LS 604 - Modern Hispanic-American Fiction

(3.00 cr.)

In the great melting pot of the United States, Hispanics are one of the fastest growing ethnic groups. The writing they produce is diverse, highly creative, and passionate. This course examines three types of Latino authors: those who have emigrated to the United States, those who were born in the United States, and those who live in Latin America but are influential in the United States. Representative of these three groups are Isabel Allende (Chile), Rudolfo Anaya (New Mexico), and Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia). Other traditions are also represented. All works will be read in English translation.