Dominican Literature & Culture

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This course will use a variety of texts including the novel, the essay, the shortstory, popular poetry, representations of the oral tradition, paintings, music,films, to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about some ofthe first literary and cultural manifestations in the Dominican Republic.Readings will cover selections from Columbus Diary and letters, and otherselections from chronicles. The course will also focus on how Dominicanintellectuals have incorporated modern artistic trends into their creations.