SPAN 459R
Special Topics in Spanish American Literature
Spanish and Portuguese
College of Humanities
Course Description
Specific topics in Latin American literature. Course content will vary each semester to offer optimum exposure to all areas of Latin American literature.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Aesthetic Constructs, Genres, and Context
Learning Outcome
Recognize aesthetic constructs, genre differences and similarities, ideological trends, and historical contexts.
Title
Literary Study Skills
Learning Outcome
Develop the habits and skills for Spanish literary study that inspire continued learning.
Title
Literary Analysis
Learning Outcome
Understand and properly apply the tools of literary analysis, as well as critical and philosophical concepts which may apply to special topics in Spanish-American Literature.
Title
Research
Learning Outcome
Write essays in Spanish, including one final research paper, that demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the use of language and literary criticism.
