Coming of Age in Latin America

1 Course Unit

This course examines contemporary narratives of childhood and adolescence from Latin America. These stories critique the forces that shape young people as they attempt to define themselves in societies marked by racial, ethnic, gender, and class divisions. Texts for the course will be drawn from different geographical regions and will include novels, short stories, and films from the second half of the twentieth century through the present. Not Offered Every Year Also Offered As: SPAN 3738 Prerequisite: SPAN 1800 OR SPAN 1900 1 Course Unit