SPAN 468

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6
20th-21st Century Spanish American Studies

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Examines major works, critical movements and/or theoretical issues in the 20th and 21st century Spanish American literary and cultural studies. Instruction in Spanish unless otherwise noted.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours if topic varies. Prerequisite: SPAN 326 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

SPAN 468 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
54430
Lecture-Discussion
G4
3:00PM -5:50PM
W
1038 Literatures, Cultures, & Ling
Waner, A
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
4 hours
Section Info:
Title: Abya Yalan Literatures: Indigenous Knowledges and the Written Word Course description: This course examines contemporary Indigenous literatures of Abya Yala (or Latin America) and its relationship to Indigenous autonomy. Students will explore poetry, novels, short stories, newspapers, and literary magazines published across the 20th century in Mexico and Guatemala. Themes explored include autonomy, language, the nation, representation, and resurgence, among others. Students will also be introduced to key Literary Studies scholars currently working with Indigenous literatures and authors. If the course is full, students can add their names to the waitlist at go.illinois.edu/SPAN_waitlist
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
54431
Lecture-Discussion
U3
3:00PM -5:50PM
W
1038 Literatures, Cultures, & Ling
Waner, A
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Title: Abya Yalan Literatures: Indigenous Knowledges and the Written Word Course description: This course examines contemporary Indigenous literatures of Abya Yala (or Latin America) and its relationship to Indigenous autonomy. Students will explore poetry, novels, short stories, newspapers, and literary magazines published across the 20th century in Mexico and Guatemala. Themes explored include autonomy, language, the nation, representation, and resurgence, among others. Students will also be introduced to key Literary Studies scholars currently working with Indigenous literatures and authors. If the course is full, students can add their names to the waitlist at go.illinois.edu/SPAN_waitlist
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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