B0000

Study of representative plays reflecting significant literary trends and social developments in contemporary Spanish America.

Examination of the short story emphasizing its literary, cultural, and social impact. Reading of representative works from the period of Independence through the current century.

Study of topics such as "indianista" and ''indigenista" novels, the novel of the Mexican Revolution, and literary trends reflecting popular culture.

Focus on contemporary Cuban-American, mainland Puerto-Rican and Mexican-American literature with an emphasis on poetry and narrative. Underscores how the literary production of the minority group reflects its place in mainstream American Society.