WLSP 353

Literature and Culture of Latin America and the Caribbean since 1960

Section: 001

Course Description

Survey of literary and cultural contexts of Latin America and the Caribbean since 1960. Examination of literary genres in connection with concurrent cultural and historical events. Exploration of literature as a reflection of the experiences and events meaningful to Latin American society during this time period. Emphasis on the ways in which literature and other cultural artifacts give voice to value systems, traditions, and beliefs.