ENGL 2490 - Introduction to Latin American Literature

4.5 Credits

This course provides an overview of major influential Latin American writers and the contemporary and historical issues raised by their works.

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1011 or ENGL 1220 or ENGL 1225 or ENGL 1230

Lecture Hours: 4.5
Lab Hours: 0.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

Explain the major periods of Latin American literary history.
Describe the historical, political and cultural influences on Latin American literature.
Analyze the different genres and techniques used by Latin American writers.
Explain how Latin American writers have shaped existing literary genres according to their unique cultural and historical experiences.
Explore and use a variety of techniques to respond to Latin American literature.
Analyze the cultural complexity and diversity of Latin American literature both past and present

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