SPAN 4513 - Survey of Spanish American Literature I

• Analyze the development of literary style and structure in a sociopolitical context.
• Express ideas and findings in class discussions, group and individual oral presentations and short directed writings.
• Write 3-5 page original academic papers by consulting the MLA International Bibliography and following the MLA style.
• The successful student will: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the various movements in Latin American poetry and prose from 1492 to 1905 and their relationship with culture and history.