Contemporary Latin American Fiction: Writing After the Boom
SPAN 289
Spring 2013
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01
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Crosslisting:
LAST 287 |
One of the characteristics of recent Latin American fiction is the interest in more open, relaxed forms of narration that focus on individual lives against the backdrop of specific social issues. In this course we examine this new experimentation with novelistic form as we look at several matters, including social and political violence, gay and heterosexual subjectivity, literary tradition, as well as artistic production. Several films will also be discussed. |
Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (LAST)(RMST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
César Aira (Argentine): Varamo, 2002 Fernando Vallejo (Colombian): La virgen de los sicarios, 1994 Laura Restrepo (Colombian): La multitud errante, 2003 Roberto Bolaño (Chilean): Nocturno de Chile, 2000 Mario Bellatín (Mexican): Salón de belleza, 1996; Perros héroes, 2003 Abilio Estévez (Cuban): Manuel de tentaciones, 1999 Mayra Montero (Cuban): La última noche que pasé contigo, 1992 Alejandro González Iñárritu (Mexican): "Amores perros", 2000
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Examinations and Assignments: Three papers (4-5 pp.) in addition to short reaction papers. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments: This class is intended for students who have completed at least SPAN 221 or the equivalent with a B- or better. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before pre-registering. Readings, written assignments, and class discussion will be in Spanish. Only COL students may take this course CR/U. |
Instructor(s): Conn,Robert T. Times: .M...F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: RLANB2; |
Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 3 |   |   |
Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 1 | JR non-major: 1 | SO: 2 | FR: 1 |
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Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 1 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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