Literature of the Hispanic Caribbean
Overview
Subject area
SPAN
Catalog Number
760
Course Title
Literature of the Hispanic Caribbean
Department(s)
Description
A survey of the literature of the Hispanic Caribbean from the nineteenth century to the present. The reading list will include texts by renowned writers such as José MartÃ, Salomé Ureña de HenrÃquez, Eugenio MarÃa de Hostos, Julia de Burgos, Nicolás Guillén and Juan Bosch. Some of the themes to be explored are: colonialism and national identities; racism, poverty, and socio-political repression as causes of exile.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3