SPAN 573 Central American Testimonial Tradition
Interdisciplinary study of testimonial expressions in Central America during the political struggles of the late 20th century, with particular emphasis in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. The course will examine a variety of cultural texts: literature (by Rigoberta Menchú, Miguel Mármol, Manlio Argueta, Ernesto Cardenal, Gioconda Belli, among others), music, visual arts, and films. Undergraduate students need instructor's authorization.