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Academic Year 2004/2005


Literature and Society in Contemporary Latin America
SPAN 259 SP

Crosslistings:
LAST 259

This course will examine representative Latin American novels from the 1990's.

MAJOR READINGS

Roberto Bolano, LITERATURE NAZI EN AMERICA
Roberto Bolano, ESTRELLA DISTANTE
mario Bellatin, SALON DE BELLEZA
Ignacio Padilla, AMPHITRYON
Cesar Aria, COMO ME HICE MONJA
Pedro Juan Gutierrez, TRILOGIO SUCIA DE LA HABANA
Pedro Juan Gutierrez, EL REY DE LA HABANA
Diamela Eltit, LOS TRABAJADORES DE LA MUERTE

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three short papers (3-5 pp.); final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

SPAN259 is intended for students who have completed SPAN226 with a B or better. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before preregistering. Readings, class discussion, and written work in Spanish only. Preregistered students whose Spanish proficiency is insufficient will be asked to withdraw.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RLAN    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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