Topics in Latina/o Literature

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This course explores topics of socio historical, literary or contemporary interest specific to Latinas/os in the United States through the reading of a variety of literary texts. Students will read, analyze and discuss literature from the 19th through the 21st centuries to garner a better understand of Latina/o identity, to explore cultural themes and historical issues that have shaped the United States based Latina/o community and to examine how literature reflects everyday life. Students will read a representative selection of major literary works from a time period select by the instructor. 3 Lecture hours. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SP 301 or NU Placement Test score of 536 or higher. Offered: Fall.