SP363

This course explores topics of socio-historical, literary, or contemporary interest specific to Latin America through the reading of a variety of literary texts. Students will read, analyze, and discuss literature from pre-Columbian to the 21st century to garner a better understand of Latin American identity, to explore cultural themes and historical issues that have shaped Latin America, and to examine how literature reflects everyday life. Students will read a representative selection of major literary works from a time periods selected by the instructor. Courses numbered SP363 Topics in Latin American Literature may be repeated for credit up to four times, when offered as different topics. 3 lecture hours. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP301 or NU Placement Test score of 535 or higher.