A study of twentieth-century Latin American literature in translation which explores the relation of the individual to the nation through concepts of identity, ethnicity, gender and exile. The study also incorporates Latin American approaches to postcolonial and postmodern literature through indigenous testimonio and Chicano writing. Students require no prior knowledge of Spanish language or Hispanic literatures though some general previous study of literature or of Hispanic civilisation and culture is of value for those considering this course.
All texts are in English translation.
Attend three hours per week, complete two assignments, one of which will be based on a seminar presentation.