SPN 420 - Human Rights Literature in the Americas

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR: Meets general academic requirement DE and HU.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 304 - Advanced Spanish Conversation & Composition .
A literary exploration of the nature of human rights in the Americas through a close examination of representative works of various genres, such as poetry, the short story, the novel, and drama. Emphasis is placed on an understanding of literary theory and technique within the historical, political, and philosophical context of each work. In this way, students will explore thematic issues such as the legal and ethical rights inherent in citizenship within the world and specifically within the Americas with respect to ethnic and religious minorities, women, gays, and political dissidents. Areas of comparison/contrast will include Chile, Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, Cuba, and the United States. Class is conducted in Spanish.