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WLL 450 - Hispanic Women’s Literature in English Translation

(3 units)
Hispanic literature by women throughout history; examines their experiences as a marginalized group; develops an appreciation for the cultural differences found in female literature in the Hispanic world.

Prerequisite(s): CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  ; ENG 102  ; junior or senior standing.

Units of Lecture: 3
General Capstone Course, Diversity Course
Offered Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify the complex elements, important to members of Hispanic women in relation to their history, values, politics, economy, beliefs, and practices.
2. Students will be able to describe the perceptions, viewpoints, or life experiences of a non-dominant and marginalized group outside the United States.
3. Students will be able to articulate an awareness of some of the central historical and present diversity issues addressed in the course, including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, sexual identity, etc.
4. Students will be able to articulate ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect in order to influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
5. Students will be able to critically examine how one’s configuration within intersecting social forces impacts one’s worldview.
6. Students will be able to make connections between and apply theories from previous coursework and/or other disciplines to the topic of this course.
7. Students will be able to show insight and new knowledge by identifying gaps in previous literature classes.
8. Students will be able to analyze open-ended problems and complex issues by integrating, comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing core knowledge.


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