SPN 401G - Senior Seminar: Latin American Contemporary Narrative

(Global course) This is a survey course that analyzes the narratives produced by some of the most important contemporary writers of Latin America, while introducing students to theoretical debates about these narratives. The textual production that is currently taking place in Spanish speaking countries of the Americas is significant and has captured the attention of main scholars in the USA and the rest of the world. It also shows the intertwine-ness of the Spanish language inherited from the Conquistadores with Native Indigenous and African traditions, terms, expressions, and ways to construct meaning. In this course students will read and discuss different kinds of contemporary narrative productions -novels, testimonials, theater play, short stories, Internet sites, blogs, and urban chronicles- by contemporary key authors. It also includes films and other media sources. Students will learn about the diverse contexts and historical moments in which these texts were produced 150 utilizing history, debates on cultural studies of Latin America, films and music, alongside the narrative texts - students will further develop their critical thinking about the studied genres. They will also achieve a better appreciation of the huge and successful literary production of Latin America.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Normal Offering Cycle: Fall

Credits: 3