Literature in Latin America since 1888 (261-0-2)

Instructors

Alicia Vanessa Nunez

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-430: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is a survey of the literary modern period in Latin America that includes modernismo, the historical avant-garde, the "Boom," and recent literary trends since 1888. Emphasis will be placed on novels, poetry, and short fiction. Works read in class may include but are not limited to: Julio Cortázar, Manuel Puig, and Rigoberta Menchú. Themes will include: national identity, post-colonialism, race, and the body. Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or SPANISH 204-0

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or SPANISH 204-0

Learning Objectives

• To survey major literary trends in Latin America since 1888, such as "Modernismo", "Magical Realism" and the "Latin American Boom".
• To understand major historical, social, and political contexts in Latin America since 1888.
• To analyze the intersections between culture, race, class, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, and sexuality as they appear within literary and artistic practices.

Class Materials (Required)

Voces de Hispanoamerica, 5th Edition (ISBN: 1305584481), Raquel Chang-Rodriguez (Author), Malva E. Filer (Author)

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area
Global Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration for Majors and Minors in either Spanish or Portuguese until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisite. Prerequisite (may be taken concurrently): SPANISH 200-0 or SPANISH 204-0.