Hispanic Crime Fiction

Catalog description

Crime fiction (also known as detective novels or mystery stories) has flourished in Spanish-speaking countries for several decades. This course proposes the study of social, political, and economic change through the reading of these popular texts. We will learn about major figures in crime fiction in Spanish, with reference to the international history of the genre, and use the readings to reflect on trends in Spanish-speaking cultures and societies. The interdisciplinary focus will be of interest to students of literature, history, politics, economics, and gender studies, as well as to anyone interested in current events. Students must take six hours in courses numbered higher than SPAN 310 before enrolling in this course. Course Attributes: Humanities Elect/Integrations College of Arts & Sciences Classics & Modern Languages