SPA 358 Contemporary Literature of the Yucatan: 1900 to Present
This course will introduce students to foundational Yucatecan literature from the 1910s to present. Students will develop a broader understanding of national and regional elements of literature and culture in the Yucatecan context. The class will be accentuated with excursions to a variety of literary performances in local theaters and cultural centers as well as guest visits from contemporary Yucatecan writers. The course will allow students to analyze the complexities of life in the Yucatan while engaging critically with Yucatecan cultural production.