SPAN3395

Contextos: Introduction to Literary Analysis in Spanish

Contextos introduces students to the analysis of a wide range of Hispanic texts, including genres such as poetry, narrative, drama, essay, and film. Special attention to written work and discussion allows them to become familiar with the concepts and terminology essential for original critical thinking.

Course overview

Department
Hispanic Studies
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

  • University Core: Literature (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.18 / 5

Based on 341 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Ali Kulez
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.31/5
  • Esteban Crespo Jaramillo
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.95/5
  • Martha L Castano
    Fall 2026
  • David Shames
    Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.58/5
  • Gerardo Cruz Gonzalez
    Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.13/5
  • Martha Castano
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.13/5
  • Wan Tang
    Fall 2023, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.85/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Martha L Castano · Gasson Hall 308 MWF 10:00AM-10:50AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · Martha L Castano · Gasson Hall 203 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered
  • Section 03
    Fall 2026 · Esteban Crespo Jaramillo · Gasson Hall 307 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered
  • Section 04
    Fall 2026 · Ali Kulez · Stokes Hall 133S TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
  • Section 05
    Fall 2026 · Ali Kulez · Stokes Hall 133S TuTh 12:00 Noon-01:15PM · Offered