Overview
Explores the shaping of Latin American culture out of its indigenous, European and African roots. (For students with knowledge of Spanish; texts will be in Spanish)
What would you like to learn about Latin America? This paper focuses on the development of Latin America's cultural identity out of its indigenous, African and European roots. The primary objective of this paper is to give students an insight into the cultural and social evolution of Latin America, seeking to explain the race relations, music, ideas and political movements that helped to shape its cultural landscape.
About this paper
| Paper title | Latin American Culture and Literature |
|---|---|
| Subject | Spanish |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2025 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,040.70 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 36 points
- Restriction
- SPAN 212, SPAN 263
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
Suitable for undergraduate students interested in Latin American literature.
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
Paper Convenor: Dr Adelso Yánez
- Paper Structure
- This paper explores the following topics:
- What are the aspects that define a possible profile of Latin American culture?
- Which countries are included in the concept of Latin America?
- The linguistic richness of Latin America and its ties with Europe
- Miscegenation, immigration and multiculturalism
- Textbooks
Readings are assigned on Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Understand several literary terms and concepts and be able to use them in explaining and interpreting literary texts
- Demonstrate familiarity with a diverse range of literary genres (novel, theatre), trends, schools and groups
- Analyse literary texts within the political, historical and aesthetic contexts in which they were produced
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ideas of the texts
- Exhibit an understanding of the most relevant characteristics or approaches of literary criticism