Gender, Sexuality, and Feminism in Spanish-American Literature.
Overview
Subject area
SPAN
Catalog Number
379
Course Title
Gender, Sexuality, and Feminism in Spanish-American Literature.
Department(s)
Description
A study of the work of Spanish-American writers--both men and women--who have reflected upon the complex yet crucial issues surrounding the interrelated notions of gender, sexuality, and feminism. Students will read selected fictional and nonfictional texts by authors from the colonial period to the present, such as Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda, Eugenio Cambaceres, Alfonsina Storni, Gabriela Mistral, Manual Puig, Severo Sarduy, Reinaldo Arenas, and Rosario Castellanos. A variety of topics will be explored from an interdisciplinary perspective, focusing on historical, sociological, political, and ethical issues.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
019658