SPN 516 - Latin American Literature in Translation

Institution:

Chatham University

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Description:

This course is designed to enable English speakers to read and discover those Latin American authors who attracted worldwide attention in the 20th century. Discussed are novels and short stories by Bombal, Borges, Cortazar, Rulfo, Fuentes, Vargas Llosa, Puig, García Márquez, Allende, Poniatwoska, Ferré, and Valenzuela. The readings will pay particular attention to the historical and cultural background of modern Latin America, the development of national identities, and the roles of humor, popular culture, and gender difference in the works. May be taken with a Spanish attachment for students with Spanish proficiency.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

SPN516

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Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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