Spanish 246 - TOPICS IN LATIN AMERICAN LIT

Topics course. An overview of the representation of violence in Latin American narratives from the 20th century. We will study several literary works from differing countries, written since the 1940s, to analyze how their use of violence as a subject reflects on many conflicts present in Latin American societies. Close attention will be paid to how literary representation approaches the many challenges posed by real life violence in the region. Some related films will also be studied. Prerequisites: SPN 220 or above. Enrollment limited to 19.

Topic: Representations of Violence.