LITERATURE 128 - Latin American Literature

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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

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Description:

This course spans the centuries and the Western Hemisphere. It includes the pre-Columbian Mayan Indian authors of Popol Vuh and the world-renowned contemporary practitioners of magic realism. The course includes authors from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Close attention will be paid to the historical and cultural context of the works. Readings, lectures, and course work will be in English. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Placement Test, or English 101, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/washington/Pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 553-5600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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