SPAN 4517 - Themes from Spanish American Prose

• Analyzes the structure of prose texts, identifies literary devices, understands how they enhance the work, and comprehends their meaning within the intellectual and sociopolitical context of the authors¿ times.
• Expresses ideas and findings in writing, class discussions, and oral presentations.
• Writes original academic papers by consulting the MLA International Bibliography and following the MLA style.
• The successful student: Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the short stories, novels and essays of Latin America and the reciprocal relationship between literature, culture, and history.