Writing Women's Bodies: Gender and Sexuality in Latin America
SPAN 293
Spring 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
LAST 293 |
This class explores the narrative fiction of 21st century Latin American women. Through an analysis of visuality, art, ecology, nanotechnology, sexuality, and memory, among other themes, we study the ways in which women construct their bodily experience and forge ethical relations with the world through linguistic and aesthetic innovation. We will read authors such as Samanta Schweblin, Gabriela Wiener, Brenda Navarro, María Gaínza, Gabriela Cabezón Cámara, Juliana Javierre, and Lina Meruane. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SPAN221 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (HISP)(LAST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Gabriela Wiener Huaco retrato
Samanta Schweblin Kentukis
Brenda Navarro Ceniza en la boca
María Gainza El nervio o¿ptico
Gabriela Cabezón Cámara Las niñas del naranjal
Juliana Javierre Plaga
Lina Meruane Sangre en el ojo
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Examinations and Assignments:
Bi-weekly written assignments, exams, and final art project with critical artist statement. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This class is intended for students who have completed SPAN 221 with a B- or better. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor during pre-registration. Readings, written assignments, and class discussion will be in Spanish. All students are expected to be active and informed participants in class discussions, further developing their oral communication skills. |
| Instructor(s): Diaz,Carolina Times: .M.W... 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: RLANB2; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 2 | FR: 1 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 17 | 1st Ranked: 11 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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