Contemporary Central American Short Stories

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This course studies contemporary short stories from Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama from the 1970s to the present. In conjunction with the analysis of the language, and the literary and narrative techniques, this course also considers the political circumstances of the region, such as dictatorships, revolutions, political repression, and the emergence of diverse social movements. The impact of organized crime on these societies, massive migration, and the internationalization of the region will also be explored. In addition to the study of short stories, films and critical essays will be integrated into class discussions.