2010 Spring LIT 161AD-001
Bulletin Course Description Foundational and recent texts, crucial themes, obsessions, genres and stylistic strategies of Latin American culture. Readings include canonical authors such as Sarmiento, Garcia Marquez, Lispector, Cortazar; recent writers who address contemporary issues. Ethical and political dilemmas will be constantly examined. Instructor: Dorfman
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Title LATIN AMER LIT IN TRANSLATION Department LIT Course Number 2010 Spring 161AD Section Number 001 Primary Instructor Dorfman,Ariel Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Through a close reading of a series of texts, some foundational, some more recent, we will explore the crucial themes, obsessions, genres and stylistic strategies of Latin American culture. Organized as an introductory course, students who are already familiar with this sort of literature, may find these explorations provocative and stimulating. Readings include canonical authors such as Sarmiento, Garcia Marquez, Lispector, Cortazar, with more recent writers who address contemporary issues. Ethical and political dilemmas will be constantly examined.
