LSP-510: Survey of Masterpieces of Latin American Literature I

Highlights literary movements from its inception to 1800. Focuses on developing students knowledge of literary forms and movements from the first indigenous works on record to the appearance of Western hemisphere literature in Spanish. Students will develop the technical vocabulary needed to describe and debate literary issues. Four basic literary genres remain the center of discussion: narrativa, poesía, drama y ensayo. [ 3 credits ]