ENG-2270 - Introduction to Latin American Literature* (H, C) (3)

Prerequisite: ENG-1010 or ENG-1010T
Students survey and analyze the literature and film of Latin American and Latino-American culture in various literary and film genres, which may include short fiction, poetry, drama, creative non-fiction, and feature documentary film. They study the political, economic, and global influences that have shaped Latin American writing and film and consider the influence on U.S. cultures. Students participate in discussions and group activities, write analytical and critical essays, and give presentations. This course is taught in English. This course satisfies the General Education Humanities requirement and the Core Competency for Cultural and Global Awareness.

List Course Outcomes (consistent for all sections)
CO1 - Explain the historical, cultural, political, and geographical influences on Latin American authors and their works, focused on the late 19th century to contemporary times.

CO2 - Evaluate works from a diverse set of Latin American authors from within its geographical regions of the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Mexico, and the United States.

CO3 - Discuss major themes, styles, and other literary conventions of Latin American literature and its representative authors and works.

CO4 - Apply relevant literary critical lenses to evaluate authors and their works.

CO5 - Produce original texts using correct MLA formatting, citation, and documentation standards.

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