SPAN 180 A-Z - (LT) Special Topics in Hispanic Literatures and CulturesSemester Hours: 3
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Intensive study of specific issues, themes, genres, or authors in the Spanish-speaking world. Topics may include poetry and the visual arts, the romantic novel, travel narratives, literature in film, language(s) in the Hispanic world, literature and philosophy, and literature and religion. This course, as all courses with the SPAN prefix, is taught in Spanish.
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SPAN 180K - Afro-Peru: Literature, Culture and Music
The course begins with an overview of the contributions of black culture in Latin America: Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. “Afro-Peru: Literature, Culture & Music” focuses on the study of Afro-Peruvian culture, literature and music from the 16th century to the present. We will examine fundamental texts that prove the profound influence of black culture in Peru. Since their arrival in Lima in 1527, the Afro-Peruvians have developed a solid identity, and their powerful effects are clearly visible today. We will study some notable Afro-Peruvian writers, poets, artists, as well as renowned musicians. Among the selected authors are the painter Pancho Fierro (Lima, 1807-1992), the writers, Enrique Lopez Albujar (1872-1966), Gregorio Martinez (1942-2007), and the poets Victoria Santa Cruz (1922-2014), Nicomedes Santa Cruz (1925-1992), and Enrique Verastegui (1950-2018).
Likewise, Afro-Peruvian music enjoys a national popularity in the country. The most well-known percussion instrument is the so-called “Peruvian Cajón” (box-drum), which dates approximately from the 18th century. I have played this instrument since I was twelve years old in Lima. Some prominent singers that will be heard and studied are Susana Baca, Victoria Santa Cruz, Caitro Soto de la Colina, Eva Ayllón, and the folk group “Peru Negro”.
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