ENGL 213 Latin American Literature

Students will study Latin American Literature, in English translation, from the pre-Colonial era to the present. Students are introduced to major literary topics and themes within a variety of Latin American nations and cultures, including indigenous and Afro-Latin voices. Students will read from several genres, including the novel, the short story, poetry, the testimonial narrative, and historical nonfiction. In addition, students will explore readings, films, and discussions to learn the social and historical context necessary for understanding and appreciating Latin American literature from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Identify and apply appropriate literary terminology and literary criticism (perspectives) in order to evaluate and analyze ideas within Latin American literature
2. Generate ideas, explore possibilities, and consider economic, historical, political, and cultural issues in literature
3. Use evidence from literary texts and secondary texts to compose original and insightful literary analysis.
4. Explore multiple perspectives and subjects in Latin American cultures as they are represented in the literature.

Course Objectives

1. Identify and apply appropriate literary terminology and literary criticism (perspectives) in order to evaluate and analyze ideas within Latin American literature

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT1
   • CT3

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: English - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Describe the aesthetic and structural characteristics of literature from different genres, literary periods, and perspectives.

2. Generate ideas, explore possibilities, and consider economic, historical, political, and cultural issues in literature

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT2

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: English - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Analyze literature in light of historical and cultural contexts.

3. Use evidence from literary texts and secondary texts to compose original and insightful literary analysis.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT4

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: English - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

   Compose and present creative and original projects of literary analysis supported by academic sources and documentation.

4. Explore multiple perspectives and subjects in Latin American cultures as they are represented in the literature.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Writing Assignments and/or Presentations

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Writing or Presentation Rubric