BEGINNING ARABIC I
ARAB 101
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25| 11:40-12:30
Islambouli
The course introduces learners of Arabic to the sound and writing systems of this language and provides them with basic structural and lexical knowledge to enable them to say things in Arabic, such as greeting others, thanking someone, introducing oneself, describing one's background, seeking and providing info and so forth. The ability to perform these language functions in real-life or lifelike situations is developed by engaging the learner in structured functional activities and grammatical exercises.
INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I
ARAB 201
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Islambouli
Intensive review of grammar and conversational skills in modern Arabic through readings, discussions and other activities that explore contemporary Arab life and culture. Recommended preparation: ARAB 102 or equivalent.
ADVANCED ARABIC I
ARAB 301
M/W: 12:45-2:00
Islambouli
This is a higher level of Arabic study. The course objectives are to enhance the student's language skills and to develop ability to use high-level Arabic effectively. It is designed to help students move from the intermediate level of proficiency, which centers on daily life and the immediate world, to the advanced, which broadens to include topics of general and professional interest. Recommended preparation: ARAB 202 or equivalent.
ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
CHIN 101
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25| 11:40-12:30
Zhang
Introductory course in speaking, understanding, reading and writing Chinese. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic sentence patterns of standard Mandarin Chinese. The course emphasizes speaking and aural comprehension.
INTERMEDIATE CHINESE
CHIN 201
T/TH: 10:00-11:15| 11:30-12:45
To Be Announced
Emphasizes basic structures of standard Mandarin Chinese; helps students improve reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities. Chinese culture, society, and people introduced through supplementary materials and activities. Recommended preparation: CHIN 102 or equivalent.
INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II
CHIN 202
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Continuation of CHIN 201. Students must use course material offered by the Online Language Learning Center in addition to class meetings. Recommended preparation: CHIN 201.
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY IN CHINA
CHIN 253C
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Tan
This course critically examines the three principal religious and philosophical traditions of China: the Confucian, Daoist, and Chinese Buddhist traditions. Through a combination of assigned print and online readings, video clips and documentaries, class discussions, and written assignments, students explore the origins and historical developments, principal thinkers, central religious and doctrinal themes, ethics, spirituality, popular devotions, social movements, and contemporary developments of these three major religious and philosophical traditions of China. Students will consider the wider social, cultural, ethical, economic, and political dimensions of Chinese religions and philosophies generally, and themes of community and society, identity constructions, personal experiences, movements, as well as their socio-cultural reproductions in contemporary China, and where appropriate, the Chinese Diaspora in North America. Offered as CHIN 253C, ETHS 253C, PHIL 253 and RLGN 253.
ADVANCED CHINESE I
CHIN 301
T/TH: 1:00-2:15
Wu
Students work to achieve fluency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students must attend language lab in addition to class meetings.
CHINESE POPULAR CULTURE
CHIN 320
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20
Zhang
In this course we are going to study Chinese (including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Chinese Diaspora) popular culture since the 1980s. By examining different forms of popular culture, including popular literature, film, music, TV programs, posters, the Internet, etc., we will be looking into their political, ideological, sociological, cultural, and psychological mechanisms. The film viewing will take place outside the class. Offered as CHIN 320, ASIA 320 and WLIT 320.
ELEMENTARY FRENCH I
FRCH 101
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20| 2:15-3:05
Pizot-Haymore
Emphasizes conversational skills. Students are expected to achieve control of sound system and basic sentence structures of French. Students must complete assignments at the Online Language Learning Center in addition to attending scheduled class meetings.
FRENCH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
FRCH 101H
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20
Sanpere
French for Healthcare Professionals is designed for students interested in the healthcare field who wish to acquire speaking and listening skills necessary to communicate at the elementary level. Students will acquire the oral and written communication skills needed to function in French in the work-related healthcare settings. They will learn vocabulary, grammatical structures, and communication strategies through active, task-based learning activities based on professional scenarios in the healthcare sector. This class is intended for students who have not studied French or who have no more than two years of high-school French. After successfully completing this course students will be eligible to continue with FRCH 102. The sequence FRCH 101H/102 and FRCH 201/202 will prepare students for the intermediate level of Medical French, FRCH 313
ELEMENTARY FRENCH II
FRCH 102
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20| 10:35-11:25
To Be Announced
Continuation of FRCH 101. Recommended preparation: FRCH 101.
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I
FRCH 201
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
Pizot-Haymore
Intensive review of grammar and usage through readings, discussions and other activities that emphasize contemporary French life. Students must complete assignments at the Online Language Learning Center in addition to attending scheduled class meetings. Recommended preparation: FRCH 102 or equivalent.
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II
FRCH 202
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
Battisson
A continuation of FRCH 201, the course focuses on the acquisition of intermediate-level skills in language and culture. Students must complete assignments at the Online Language Learning Center in addition to attending scheduled class meetings. Recommended preparation: FRCH 201 or equivalent.
ADVANCED CONVERSATION II
FRCH 312
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Pizot-Haymore
A functional approach to conversation. Students work to develop fluency in spoken French using current colloquial vocabulary and focusing on current issues. Practice in using speech appropriate to a variety of situations, including public debates.
MEDICAL FRENCH
FRCH 313
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
Sanpere
Medical French is an upper-level course with a focus on health care in France and other Francophone countries. Students gain knowledge of the health care structures of various Francophone countries, as well as the vocabulary used in professional medical communication. Special emphasis on Doctors without Borders (Medecins sans frontieres). There will be visits to local hospitals and health care sites. Press articles, media reports, films, videos, and short literary texts are used as resources. Offered as FRCH 313 and FRCH 413.
INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LITERATURE
FRCH 320
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20
Battisson
Taught in French. An introduction to literary analysis through the study of important works of French literature. Written assignments are designed to develop skills in close reading, to introduce students to literary terminology in French, and to develop a capacity for clear, precise communication of an argument. Classes are discussion-based. Recommended preparation: FRCH 310.
SPECIAL TOPICS- FRENCH AND AFRICAN CINEMA
FRCH 377
M/W: 12:45-2:00
Sanpere
The special topics course is designed to provide a forum for specific themes or subjects not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Approaches and content will vary. Maximum 6 credits. Offered as FRCH 377 and FRCH 477.
MEDICAL FRENCH
FRCH 413
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
Sanpere
Medical French is an upper-level course with a focus on health care in France and other Francophone countries. Students gain knowledge of the health care structures of various Francophone countries, as well as the vocabulary used in professional medical communication. Special emphasis on Doctors without Borders (Medecins sans frontieres). There will be visits to local hospitals and health care sites. Press articles, media reports, films, videos, and short literary texts are used as resources. Offered as FRCH 313 and FRCH 413.
ELEMENTARY GERMAN I
GRMN 101
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20| 10:35-11:25
Lohmeyer
Introductory course emphasizing conversational skills. Students achieve control of the sound system and basic sentence structures of spoken and written German. Students must use the course material offered by the Online Language Learning Center in addition to class meetings.
ELEMENTARY GERMAN II
GRMN 102
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Lohmeyer
Continuation of GRMN 101, emphasizing conversational skills.
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I
GRMN 201
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20
To Be Announced
Emphasizes both language and culture and is taught in German. Review of grammar and usage of German while studying texts and videotapes which focus on contemporary life in Germany.
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II
GRMN 202
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
To Be Announced
Continuation of GRMN 201; conducted in German. Study of texts and videotapes which focus on contemporary life in Germany.
ADVANCED CONVERSATION
GRMN 311
T/TH: 11:30-12:45
Vees-Gulani
Students work to improve fluency in spoken German. Topics include contemporary issues; current vocabulary is stressed. Students practice using speech appropriate to various situations and participate in topical discussions.
INTRO TO GERMAN LITERATURE
GRMN 313
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Vees-Gulani
Introduction to German literature and the cultural issues it addresses. Readings include the main literary and folk genres (short texts or excerpts), gradually increasing in linguistic difficulty and complexity of central themes. They cover the major literary periods from the 18th to the 21st centuries. Focus: effective communication of critical, interpretative, and analytic ideas in discussion and in writing.
TOPICS IN NARRATIVE
GRMN 320
M/W/F: 2:15-3:05
Lohmeyer
This course examines representative prose works (tales, novellas, short novels, letters, and essays) chosen to present reactions and impressions to social and aesthetic conditions in German-speaking countries and to introduce students to different styles and varieties of German prose.
ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I
ITAL 101
T/TH: 1:00
Introductory course; stress on mastery of the sound system and basic sentence structure of spoken and written Italian. Independent laboratory practice is a requirement.
REVIEW AND PROGRESS IN ITALIAN
ITAL 201
T/TH: 2:30-3:45
Caterinacci
Emphasizes language and culture. Review of Italian grammar and usage while studying written forms. Independent laboratory practice is required in addition to scheduled class meetings.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ITALIAN LITERATURE- THE SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT
ITAL 370
T/TH: 11:30-12:45
Caterinacci
Special topics in Italian literature, literary criticism, and culture.
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I
JAPN 101
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20| 10:35-11:25| 2:15-3:05
Jiang
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I
JAPN 101
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Miura
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I
JAPN 101
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
Ogaki
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.
ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II
JAPN 102
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Ogaki
Continuation of JAPN 101. Emphasizes aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn approximately 100 new kanji characters. Recommended preparation: JAPN 101.
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
JAPN 201
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25| 11:40-12:30
Onitsuka
Further study of fundamental structures of Japanese. Students improve aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing abilities and learn approximately 100 new characters. Recommended preparation: JAPN 102 or equivalent.
CLASSICAL JAPANESE LITERATURE: ENDURING AESTHETICS IN POETRY, PROSE, MUSINGS, AND PLAYS
JAPN 245
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Carter
Poetry written by gods, erotic exchanges between ranking courtiers, lists of things lovely, war tales, exorcist theater, Buddhist musings, and love-suicide plays enacted by puppets: classical Japanese literature has something for everyone. From the most ancient myths up to the end of the premodern era (c. 1868), we will explore the relationships between art (both high and low), gender, religion, literature, and performance. This course invites us to rethink our assumptions about what literature is, with an aim at understanding the essential aspects of Japanese culture and sensibility before the modern era. In many cases the themes are recurrent and profoundly influence literature of later periods. The written works of the Japanese premodern period can help us understand what it is to be human, both today and one thousand years ago. Class sessions will combine lectures, discussion, and audio- visual materials. All readings are in English translation and class will be taught in English. No previous course work in Japanese literature, history, or language is expected. Offered as JAPN 245 and WLIT 245.
ADVANCED JAPANESE I
JAPN 301
M/W: 3:20-4:35
Miura
Emphasizes conversational proficiency and reading. Recommended preparation: JAPN 202 or equivalent.
LOVE AND LOSS: READING THE TALE OF GENJI
JAPN 337
T/TH: 1:00-2:15
Carter
Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji (c. 1000 CE), the great Japanese classic often referred to as "the world's first novel," has been praised by countless readers and scholars since it was first circulated within the imperial court. In this course we will read the entire text in English translation. We will focus on themes of love and loss, paying special attention to the substitution that results from the hero, the shining prince Genji, losing his mother at a tender age and attempting to fill the void she left. Since Genji is popularly thought of as a "playboy," we will investigate the thematic, historic, political, social, and religious descriptions within Genji's (many) love affairs, with a special emphasis on issues of gender. We will also consider the poetry, imagery, costume, music, religion, theater, and material culture of the mid-Heian era, which is encapsulated in the tale. Students will prepare individual research projects and be responsible for finding and presenting primary sources and secondary research. The instructor will provide background information on political, cultural, and religious history as well as present on details of literary theory. The aim is to encourage students to critically analyze the modern perception of the past. Class sessions will combine lectures, discussion, and audio- visual materials. All material is in English translation. The course is conducted in English. Offered as JAPN 337 and WLIT 337.
CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE TEXTS I
JAPN 350
M/W: 12:45-2:00
Onitsuka
The primary aim of this course is to develop communication skills in Japanese based on those that the students have acquired in JAPN 302 or equivalent. The students will read and discuss various texts such as daily conversations, essays, and news scripts with the assistance of vocabulary and kanji (Chinese character) lists and formal grammar explanations. Attention also will be given to enhancing the students' writing and aural/oral proficiencies through regularly assigned homework, presentations, tape listening, video viewing, and classroom discussion. Recommended preparation: JAPN 302 or equivalent.
ELEMENTARY PORTUGUESE II
PORT 102
M/W/F: 2:15-3:05
Lipszyc
Continuation of PORT 101, emphasizing conversational skills.
ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN I
RUSN 101
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
Zilotina
An introductory course with emphasis on oral skills. Students learn the Cyrillic alphabet and grammatical case structure while building their basic vocabulary and elementary conversational skills. In addition to scheduled class meetings, students must complete interactive lab assignments done outside of class.
INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I
RUSN 201
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Zilotina
Special attention to Russian grammar, more detailed study of grammatical issues, vocabulary building, and word-formation, reading of intermediate-level spoken and written texts in Russian. Students engage with some historical and contemporary aspects of Russian culture. In addition to scheduled class meetings, students must complete interactive lab assignments done outside of class.
RUSSIAN SONG
RUSN 305
T: 5:30-6:45
Zilotina
The Russian Song course is dedicated to the exploration and performance of vocal music from Russia and the former USSR. Russia comprises many ethnic groups and has a vast repertoire of folk music, folk instruments, and singing styles. Students will learn children's songs, art songs, "city" romances, Cossack songs, Georgian polyphony and folk dances. Each song is placed in context, with an eye towards culture, symbolism, history, poetry/lyrics, and customs. Students will look at how classical composers use Russian folk music in their long forms. The study of Chastushki, an ancient Russian village phenomenon which continues to evolve, will lead to creating students' own stylistically appropriate poetry and ostinato. Russian percussion and other instruments will enhance the song and dance, all culminating in a final performance at the end of the semester. Offered as RUSN 305 and MUGN 310.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN RUSSIAN- RUSSIAN THROUGH FILM
RUSN 370
M/W/F: 2:15-3:05
Zilotina
This course is designed to address the students' and faculty interests in specific themes or issues not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Approaches and content will vary. This course may have a focus that crosses generic, artistic, historical, disciplinary and geographical boundaries. The honing of the analytical and interpretive skills as well as development of Russian language skills are also integral objectives of the course. The class is conducted in Russian. All written assignments are in Russian. Recommended preparation: Two years of Russian.
ELEMENTARY SPANISH I
SPAN 101
M/W/F: 8:25-9:15| 10:35-111:25
Fernandez
This course is for students who wish to establish a solid foundation in the language. Open to students who have little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. The course will introduce the learner to all regular, stem-changing and irregular verbs. In addition, the comparison of ser v estar, saber v conocer, tener with noun expressions, emotional and mental states and prepositions of location. Students will learn the mechanics of pronoun usage; reflexive, direct object, indirect object and double object pronouns. Lexical expressions, useful vocabulary, nouns, adverbs and adjectives will be acquired via themed chapters. Cultural topics are also explored, providing a glimpse into the daily life of Spanish-speaking countries. This course concludes with learning the past tense forms: preterit and imperfect. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to master basic conversation, listening, reading comprehension and writing skills related to everyday life, including appreciation and awareness of Hispanic multiculturalism.
SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE
SPAN 101H
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20
Fernandez
This course is an introductory language course teaching the basic covered in SPAN 101 with a particular emphasis on health care topics and vocabulary. Students will gain familiarity with basic vocabulary and basic grammatical structures for communication with and assessment of Spanish speaking patients in a variety of settings. No previous experience with the Spanish language is required. After successfully completing this course students will be eligible to continue to SPAN 102.
ELEMENTARY SPANISH II
SPAN 102
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20| 10:35-11:25|
Lipszyc
This is a course for students who have a solid foundation in the language and who wish to advance their grammar. This is a course open to students who have mastered the topics outlined in SPAN 101, or for students who successfully completed 101 at CWRU. This course is a continuation of 101, and begins with an in-depth comparison of preterit and imperfect during the first few weeks. SPAN 102 will go on to cover all other indicative verb forms such as the imperative, future, present perfect, conditional and pluperfect. The subjunctive mood is also explored in depth; both present and imperfect subjunctive. A variety of cultural topics will help the student develop a stronger appreciation of Hispanic society and multiculturalism. Lexical expressions and useful vocabulary will be acquired via themed chapters. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to read, write, listen and speak Spanish with reasonable accuracy on a wider variety of everyday topics within the indicative and subjunctive moods.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I
SPAN 201
M/W/F: 9:30-10:20
Parry
This course is an intermediate language course with a focus on advanced grammar and conversation. The student must be equipped with a fair amount of grammatical proficiency that includes knowing the simple verb tenses of the present, future, and past tenses of the indicative mood, along with the present and imperfect subjunctive. This course will introduce the learner to more advanced applications of these grammar topics. Along with other grammatical explorations, this course will help the student to critically think about real world topics such as familial, generational, and personal relationships, customs, traditions, and values, food and eating habits, leaders and politics, and contemporary society and technology. Students will develop better articulation of their opinions, perspectives and commentary in Spanish; both verbally and written. Students will acquire some knowledge and appreciation of Spanish-speaking authors and literature. This course will also explore the cultural traditions, customs and diversity shared by the people of countries in which Spanish is spoken. Students will also work on building confidence to deliver oral presentations in Spanish regarding different cultural topics. The course is taught completely in Spanish.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II
SPAN 202
M/W/F: 10:35-11:25
Parry
This course is an intermediate language course with a focus on advanced grammar and conversation. The student must be equipped with a fair amount of grammatical proficiency that includes knowing the differences between preterit and imperfect, the indicative and subjunctive moods (both present and imperfect), conditional and future tenses and the imperative and present perfect. This course will introduce the learner to more advanced compound verb constructions such as the present perfect (both in the indicative and subjunctive) and the pluperfect, the future perfect, conditional perfect and pluperfect subjunctive. Students will learn how to accurately construct 'si clauses', the passive voice and 'se' constructions, as well as know the difference between resultant and passive states. Along with other advanced grammar topics, this course will help the student to critically think about real world topics such as film and entertainment, work and finances, urban and rural life, music, musical instruments and literature. Students will develop better articulation of their opinions, perspectives and commentary in Spanish; both verbally and written. The course will also explore the cultural traditions, customs and diversity shared by the people of countries in which Spanish is spoken. Students will acquire some knowledge and appreciation of Spanish-speaking authors and literature, while learning the differences between narrative, biographical, argumentative and descriptive texts. This course will also help students to build confidence to deliver oral presentations in Spanish regarding different cultural topics. The course is taught completely in Spanish.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS
SPAN 203
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Parry
This course is designed for heritage speakers of Spanish. A heritage learner is someone raised in a family where a minority language is spoken, who has a cultural connection with the language, and who is bilingual to some degree in the minority language. Many heritage speaker's dominant language is English, but grew up speaking Spanish or were exposed to Spanish and/or Hispanic culture during their childhood. Because they acquired the heritage language in a natural context, usually within the home environment, heritage speakers tend to be more familiar with the colloquial variety of the language than with formal registers, which are normally learned in academic settings. This class will help students who identify as Spanish heritage speakers effectively build on the language skills they already have, and learn how to use their Spanish in a professional and academic capacity. The course will focus on various topics such as grammar, spelling, phonetics, metalinguistic awareness, along with understanding and reflecting on the differing uses of the Spanish language and the varied cultures of the Caribbean, Central America, Spain, South America and the United States. This class will also focus on heritage speaker identity and bicultural issues.
SPANISH FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SPAN 305
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
Lipszyc
Spanish 305 is an upper-level Spanish language course designed to give students interested in political science and international relations specific field-related vocabulary and cultural information not found in basic textbooks. The course is divided into two parts: the first deals with political science; the second with international relations. Readings, discussions, and lectures are conducted in Spanish.
ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND READING
SPAN 310
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Cardona Nunez
Designed to facilitate the transition between lower and upper division courses in Spanish, and focus upon the simultaneous development of the reading and writing skills expected of students in all advanced Spanish courses.
ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION
SPAN 311
T/TH: 11:30-12:45| 1:00-2:15
Copertarti
Engages students in conversation so that they develop oral proficiency. Short essays and newspaper articles dealing with everyday activities, socio-cultural roles and experiences, and self-awareness and life goals discussed; some literary materials discussed.
LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL CONFLICTS
SPAN 315
M/W: 12:45-2:00
Nanfito
Evolution of Latin American socioeconomic characteristics and artistic production up to the present. Class discussions of diverse literary works, social research essays, and testimonials focus on conflicting elements in class structures, ethnicity, and urban modernization as well as family ethos, religious trends, cultural identity, and educational problems. Offered as SPAN 315 and SPAN 415.
INTRODUCTION TO READINGS IN HISPANIC LITERATURE
SPAN 320
T/TH: 11:30-12:45
Gomez Olivares
Introduction to major literary movements and genres, and the works of outstanding authors of Spanish and Latin American literature through close readings and seminar-based discussions of the texts, as well as to disciplinary modes of inquiry and presentation. Requirements include active participation in seminar discussions, oral presentations, tests, and several written assignments, such as response papers, in-class writing exercises, and an analytic essay in Spanish on a research topic of interest to the discipline.
LATIN AMERICAN SHORT STORY
SPAN 322
M/W: 3:20-4:35
Nanfito
The history and development of the Latin American short story from the nineteenth century to the present. Intertextuality, rise of the Nuevo Cuento, and major characteristics of the works. Offered as SPAN 322 and SPAN 422.
CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN LITERATURE
SPAN 333
T/TH: 11:30-12:45
Cardona Nunez
In addition to developing a general familiarity with the literature and history of this region, students will acquire an awareness of the interrelation of national identity, memory, and language in the texts produced by contemporary Caribbean authors, and of the cultural hybridity characteristic of this production. The themes treated by these authors include colonialism and postcolonialism, cultural and religious syncretism, and sexual politics. Offered as SPAN 333, SPAN 433, and ETHS 333.
LATIN AMERICAN POETIC REVOLT
SPAN 339
T/TH: 10:00-11:15
Gomez Olivares
Introduction to most important poets in contemporary Latin America, a region home to a significant number of eminent poets, including Nobel Laureates from Chile, Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda. The course focuses on detailed textual analysis of pivotal works, combined with historical-literary perspective, so students gain insight into the diverse styles and tendencies that reflect the tumultuous history of poetry's development in a relentless search for a Latin American cultural identity. Offered as SPAN 339 and SPAN 439.