SPN 652 - Colonial Latin-American Cultures

This seminar studies the textural culture of colonial Latin America, dealing with a diversity of genres, from legal writing, historiography, autobiography and epic poetry to visual materials, such as drawings, textiles, decorated vases, etc. The course explores the transatlantic Ibero-American traditions in relation to native and local cultures. Major authors and historical events will be studied in depth along with current criticism and theories.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Repeatable May be repeated for credit.