HISP –S 331   The Hispanic World I  (3 credits)
Prerequisite:  S310 or equivalent

Credit given for only two of the following:  S331, S332, S333

In this course we will explore the creative mechanics of different
types of literary texts and film in Spanish from Latin America,
studying them in their cultural context.  The object of the course
is to provide you with the necessary tools and vocabulary for
textual analysis, to foster critical thinking and creative
engagement with texts, and to help you improve your analytical and
argumentative writing skills in Spanish.  The ultimate goal is to
help you become a better, more active, and more sophisticated reader
and writer, while enhancing your enjoyment of literature and film.
Readings will include poetry, theater, short fiction, and a novel.

HISP-S 331  #9996  2:30P-3:45P TR  Room=TBA  Prof. A. Mejías-López