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4.00 Credits
The rise of the "whodunit" in contemporary Hispanic narrative and its contrastwith classical detective fiction as a context for understanding contemporary Spanish and Latin American culture. Pertinent theoretical implications and the social and political factors that have contributed to the genre's evolution and success will be introduced. Prerequisite: Course 250 or 251 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 30 students. G. Canepa
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4.00 Credits
Feature films and documentaries from and about Latin America serve as the basis for lectures, discussions, and class projects. The diverse topics explored through film include indigenous cultures, slavery, revolution, human rights, and a range of cultural and social issues. The course also introduces strategies of film interpretation. Prerequisite: Course 251 or permission of the instructor. F. Graziano
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4.00 Credits
Works by major Hispanic Caribbean authors. An integrated analysis of the socio- cultural contexts and traditions (indigenous, European, African) of this region. The course notes the influential role of ethnicity, colonialism, gender, and socioeconomic development in the formation and interpretation of texts from Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela. Prerequisite: Course 251 or permission of the instructor. A. Heredia, J. Kushigian
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4.00 Credits
Latin American narrative prose of the contemporary period read in the context of its socio-political reality and linguistic structures. Various genres and writers will be studied in comparative, aesthetic, ideological and historical contexts. Texts to be examined include the works of authors such as: GarcÃa Márquez, Rulfo, Borges, Fuentes and Poniatowska. Prerequisite: Course 251 or permission of the instructor. J. Kushigan
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4.00 Credits
This class is an introduction to Spanish Modern Literature from 1700 to present times. We will study and analyze the most representative works (prose, lyric, and theater) informed by their historical and cultural backgrounds, paying attention to literary canonization and literary genres. We will also examine the aesthetic value and ideology of these texts with the final aim of giving the student a solid preparation to study Spanish Modern Literature. Prerequisite: Course 250 or permission of the instructor. L. González
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4.00 Credits
A study of the development of the Spanish language from its Latin origins to contemporary usage and forms with particular regard for phonological, morphological, and semantic evolution. The systematic study of linguistic change rules will be supported with brief examples from various literary texts. It is expected that students taking this course will be ranked in the Intermediate Mid through Advanced range in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Prerequisite: Course 207 or permission of the instructor. Staff
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4.00 Credits
Lectures, discussions, readings, films, and student projects explore the relation of religion and violence throughout the course of Latin American history. The many themes and topics treated include human sacrifice, religious aspects of conquest, mortification and martyrdom, torture as ritualized violence, iconography of the crucified Christ, murder of nuns and priests, insurgency and counter-insurgency as holy war, persecution of Jews, and indigenous revolts. Prerequisite: Course 251 or permission of the instructor. F. Graziano
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4.00 Credits
This interdisciplinary course focuses on children and teens in Spanish America, including the Hispanic United States. Topics of study include street children, exploitation, drugs, gangs, child soldiers, prostitution, abuse and neglect, and the cultural, social, political, and economic factors that contribute to adverse situations for youth. Prerequisite: Course 251 or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 30 students. F. Graziano
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4.00 Credits
The evolution of Spanish cinema through the comparative study of earlier and more recent films, including those of a younger generation that has learned from Almodóvar's success. Following the early politicallycommitted films of Bardem, Berlanga and Saura, recent Spanish directors have successfully transformed Spanish cinema and captivated a wide audience by representing modern society's struggles and dilemmas. Prerequisite: Course 250 or permission of the instructor. L. González
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6.00 Credits
This service-learning course offers the opportunity to apply Spanish language skills and to enhance cultural understanding while working in the Hispanic community of New London. Six hours of service are required weekly. The community aspects of the course are enhanced by seminar meetings, readings, oral presentations, and written assignments. Prerequisite: Course 251 or permission of the department. Enrollment limited to 20 students. This course is not open to students who have received credit for Hispanic Studies 228. F. Graziano
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