Course Description
Exposes students to Mexican literature from its indigenous and Hispanic origins to its more contemporary expressions. Examines and discusses representative authors from all literary periods, including such literary icons as Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera, Mariano Azuela, Ignacio Altamairano, Rosario Castellanos, Ruan Rulfo, Octavio Paz Carlos Fuentes, José Agustin, and Laura Esquivel.
Exposes students to Mexican literature from its indigenous and Hispanic origins to its more contemporary expressions. Examines and discusses representative authors from all literary periods, including such literary icons as Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Manuel Gutiérrez Nájera, Mariano Azuela, Ignacio Altamairano, Rosario Castellanos, Ruan Rulfo, Octavio Paz Carlos Fuentes, José Agustin, and Laura Esquivel.
Reflective Narrative
In this course we were asked to read about 7 novels. This was by far one of the most challenging courses I have ever taken, yet it was very satisfying. Learning about the different types of literary works and the movements they belonged to was one of the main characteristics that I obtained from this course.
Throughout the semester we were required to write analyses reflecting on the novels we read, being at least 5 pages in length. We also worked in groups to analyze different elements of each novel. While analyzing the different elements of the novels we would present our discussions to the class. During these presentations I was not only able to explore different perspectives of the symbolism and themes expressed within the literary works, but also to practice my oral skills.
The final for this course consisted in writing 2 papers in which we analyzed two novels that we read throughout the semester. I chose to write my critical analysis essays on "Pedro Paramo" by Juan Rulfo and "Como agua para chocolate" by Laura Esquivel. Both novels are a great example of one of the most challenging types of literary works that involve magic realism, which leaves room open for interpretation from the audience.
In this course we were asked to read about 7 novels. This was by far one of the most challenging courses I have ever taken, yet it was very satisfying. Learning about the different types of literary works and the movements they belonged to was one of the main characteristics that I obtained from this course.
Throughout the semester we were required to write analyses reflecting on the novels we read, being at least 5 pages in length. We also worked in groups to analyze different elements of each novel. While analyzing the different elements of the novels we would present our discussions to the class. During these presentations I was not only able to explore different perspectives of the symbolism and themes expressed within the literary works, but also to practice my oral skills.
The final for this course consisted in writing 2 papers in which we analyzed two novels that we read throughout the semester. I chose to write my critical analysis essays on "Pedro Paramo" by Juan Rulfo and "Como agua para chocolate" by Laura Esquivel. Both novels are a great example of one of the most challenging types of literary works that involve magic realism, which leaves room open for interpretation from the audience.