SPAN 6648 Early Latino Writers and the Borderlands
The Hispanic borderlands of what is now the US have been a source of inspiration since the earliest contacts with Europeans. From conquerors to recent Latinos writing in Spanish, these writers explore themes of language and identity--belonging and difference--and examine cultural and spatial borderlands as they grapple with perennial questions. How does the afterlife of colonialism affect present notions of community and of the common good? What kinds of challenges, insights and opportunities come from transculturation? Readings include selections from travel accounts, fiction, essay, poetry, music, and film from Southern border and the Caribbean diaspora. Conducted in Spanish. Fulfills the Pre-1900 requirement in Latin American Literature for Hispanic Studies Majors. Please note that this course was previously titled Borderlands: the literature of Hispanic Migration in the U.S.
Course overview
- Department
- Hispanic Studies
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Periodically in the Fall
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Contextos or permission of instructor
- Satisfies core
- Cultural Diversity
Requirements fulfilled
- Hispanic Studies: Advanced literature and culture courses at the 6000 level (four courses, 12 credits; must include at least one each in pre-1800 Peninsular, pre-1900 Latin American, post-1800 Peninsular, and post-1900 Latin American) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Hispanic Studies: Electives (five courses, 15 credits: SPAN2215 as an entry-level course only, SPAN2216, or additional Hispanic Studies courses at the 3000 or 6000 level) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.11 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.37 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | Sarah Beckjord | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 13 of 18 |
| Spring 2022 | Sarah Beckjord | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 18 |