LIT-228 Latin American Literature
This course is designed to explore selected significant authors, literary movements, themes, and concerns in the multi-national Latin American literary canon in the context of key historical issues such as the impact of Colonialism, native traditions and symbols, the "Boom" and Magic Realism, and cross-cultural, international and European influences, leading into contemporary historical developments. Special attention will be paid to representations of national character or identity, socioeconomic class and gender. This course will examine multiple Latin American perspectives in response to literary achievements, historical issues and developments. (3 contact hours)
Department
Communications
IAI Code
H3 908N