Literature and Culture of Peru
SPAN 283
Fall 2020 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
LAST 283 |
This course offers a panoramic study of the Andean nation from pre-Colombian times to the present with a focus on seminally polemic issues such as intercultural hybridity, ethnic and political violence, colonialism, postcolonialism, indigenismo, and modernity and beyond. We will study a wide variety of authors' takes on how to approach and understand Peru's multiethnic and multilinguistic heritage. Readings include poetry, short stories, novels, essays, theater, and critical theory. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (LAST)(RMST) |
Major Readings:
El Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, LOS COMENTARIOS REALES
Guaman Poma de Ayala EL PRIMER NUEVA CORONICA Y BUEN GOBIERNO
Clorinda Matto de Turner, AVES SIN NIDO
César Vallejo, LOS HERALDOS NEGROS
Jose Carlos Mariátegui, 7 ENSAYOS DE INTERPRETACION DE LA REALIDAD PERUANA
José María Arguedas, LOS RIOS PROFUNDOS
Yuyachkani, LOS MUSICOS AMBULANTES
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly reading notes, two short essays, oral presentation, 8-10 page final paper |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course is intended for students who have completed SPAN 221 or the equivalent. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before preregistering. Readings, written assignments and class discussions will be in Spanish. Only COL students may take this course CR/U. Reading and writing are the best ways for adult learners to improve their spoken Spanish. You will therefore improve all of your language skills in this course. |
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