WLL 450 - Hispanic Women’s Literature in English Translation

(3 units) CO10, CO13

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): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify the complex elements, important to members of Hispanic women in relation to their history, values, politics, economy, beliefs, and practices.
2. describe the perceptions, viewpoints, or life experiences of a non-dominant and marginalized group outside the United States.
3. 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. articulate ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect in order to influence individual life experiences and/or perspectives.
5. critically examine how one’s configuration within intersecting social forces impacts one’s worldview.
6. make connections between and apply theories from previous coursework and/or other disciplines to the topic of this course.
7. show insight and new knowledge by identifying gaps in previous literature classes.
8. analyze open-ended problems and complex issues by integrating, comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing core knowledge.

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