Urban Life in Latin American Literature

1 Course Unit

Cities exist not just in their geography, but in their spirit, and that spirit is captured in literature. In this course we will read compelling works from Mexico City, Lima, and Buenos Aires that represent life in these Latin American capitals at different points between 1950 and the present. As we explore fiction and non-fiction writing by both established authors and emerging writers, we will learn about the forces and events that have shaped narratives of the urban experience in Latin America. Not Offered Every Year Also Offered As: SPAN 3808 Prerequisite: SPAN 1800 OR SPAN 1900 1 Course Unit