SPAN 348 - Central American Literature

4 Credits

1 Units

This course focuses on literary works written by contemporary Central American writers. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship between literature and social change, stressing particularly the works of women writers. Students will read short stories, poetry, plays, testimonial literature, and fragments of selected novels. Students will study about history, politics, human rights, social activism, and gender roles in the region.

Prerequisite: SPAN 210, SPAN 215, and one other 200-level course (or its equivalent abroad)
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