Paula Park

Introduction to Hispanic Literature where students will become familiar with the methodology of literary analysis to approach different genres and develop original and critical interpretation of texts. Course will give a wide and solid literary and analytical context for more advanced courses in Spanish and Latin American literature. Taught in Spanish. Previously offered as SPPO 332. Mutually exclusive. Credit cannot be earned for SPAN 332 if student has previously taken SPPO 332. Distribution 1 credit effective Fall 2021.

This course explores the profound and yet oftentimes overlooked connections between Asia and Latin(x) America. We study the cultural impact of the Manila galleon trade (the first commercial link between Asia and the Americas, which lasted from 1565 to 1815), modern and contemporary travel narratives, the rise of Asian diasporic literature from Latin America, as well as various intersections of Asian and Latin American cuisine and music. Taught in Spanish.

Research in Hispanic literature, Hispanic linguistics, Hispanic culture and civilization. Open to qualified juniors and seniors interested in a topic not covered in other courses. Previously offered as SPPO 490. Recommended prerequisite(s): Advanced Spanish and permission of instructor. Repeatable for Credit.