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Academic Year 2003/2004

Subject, Modernity & Nation in Latin America
SPAN 264 SP
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This course will focus on cultural, social and political issues linked to the construction of "modern" Latin American nations between 1850 and 1930. In our analyses of essays, narrations and plays, we will explore the relationship among capitalist expansion, social practices, cultural heritage and the emergence of local traditions in several countries of the subcontinent. Special emphasis will be placed on questions of "race", the legacy of native cultures, the role of women, the impact of European influence and the alternative ideologies of progress as presented by leading intellectuals of different nationality, theoretical background and ideological affiliation.

MAJOR READINGS

Sarmiento, Domingo F.: FACUNDO
Matto de Turner, Clorinda: SELECTED WRITINGS
Gonzalez Prada, Manuel: ENSAYOS
Sanchez, Florencio: LA GRINGA
Storni, Alfonsina, SELECTED WRITINGS
Arguedas, Alcides: PUEBLO ENFERMO
Mariategui, Jose Carlos: SIETE ENSAYOS DE INTERPRETACION DE LA REALIDAD PERUANA
Vasconcelos, Jose: LA RAZA COSMICA

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

3 short papers (3-4 pages); 1 final paper (6-8 pages). Readings, discussions and papers in Spanish.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA SPAN    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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