SPAN 459R

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Special Topics in Spanish American Literature

Spanish and Portuguese College of Humanities

Course Description

Specific topics in Latin American literature. Course content will vary each semester to offer optimum exposure to all areas of Latin American literature.

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Aesthetic Constructs, Genres, and Context

Learning Outcome

Recognize aesthetic constructs, genre differences and similarities, ideological trends, and historical contexts.

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Literary Study Skills

Learning Outcome

Develop the habits and skills for Spanish literary study that inspire continued learning.

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Literary Analysis

Learning Outcome

Understand and properly apply the tools of literary analysis, as well as critical and philosophical concepts which may apply to special topics in Spanish-American  Literature.

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Research

Learning Outcome

Write essays in Spanish, including one final research paper, that demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the use of language and literary criticism.