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Cynthia Steele
C LIT 321
Seattle Campus
Emphasizes connections between twentieth century literature of the United States and Canada and current literature of Latin America. Emphasizes that, despite obvious differences, much is shared in terms of culture and national sensibility across the two continents.
Class description
Through close readings of novels and short-story collections by four major authors from the Americas, we will explore how male and female authors from South America, the U.S., and Canada have interpreted the complicated history of our continent, including slavery, capitalism, imperialism, and the gender wars. We will compare how writers from different cultural backgrounds have utilized narrative genres ranging from magical realism to science fiction; and also how three international directors have adapted these stories to the motion picture screen. Students are expected to participate actively in class discussions and to write two short (4-6-page) analytical essays.
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Class assignments and grading
Class participation 20%
First essay 40%
Second eessay 40%
