Intro to Latin American Lit

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The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the reading and discussion of literature in Spanish. We will read selections in prose and verse from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. We will interpret works in terms of their literary attributes and in relation to the sociocultural and historical contexts in which they were created. Through these readings we will not only come to know others' cultures and experiences, but will also contemplate some of the universal themes and struggles that unite us. The language of instruction is Spanish. This course counts toward the major and minor in Spanish and the minor in Latin American and Latinx Studies.