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Week 13 (2): Concluding Remarks
Posted by: Jordan Clarke
This course has felt really short considering the amount of books we have read. I am truly going to miss this class. I have never felt so happy with the way a course has ended in university before. I really struggle with finding motivation, espec... read full post >>
Week 13: Taiga Syndrome (Rivera Garza)
Posted by: David Peckham
In the past texts that I have read throughout the duration of the course, various metaphysical, philosophical and spiritual topics have been presented and discussed, but Taiga syndrome feels the most esoteric. We never know the name, or even the gender, of the detective that the story of the novel focuses on, almost as if […] read full post >>
Week13 | Conclusion
Posted by: Unknown
The purpose of my interest in Latin American studies begins with my desire to learn about popular literature, and culture prior to applying for foreign exchange in Spain. The means to attain this goal and satisfy my interest was to take courses on Lati... read full post >>
Week13 | Conclusion
Posted by: Unknown
The purpose of my interest in Latin American studies begins with my desire to learn about popular literature, and culture prior to applying for foreign exchange in Spain. The means to attain this goal and satisfy my interest was to take courses on Lati... read full post >>
Samanta Schweblin | Fever Dream
Posted by: Unknown
If I had to describe "Fever Dream" in more broad terms, it would include poisoning, dead animals, and white spots. If you like strange, and somewhat experimental books where the beginning, climax, and ending are never quite distinct or clear, this is t... read full post >>
Conclusion
Posted by: Chanya Chawla
As an economics major who doesn't naturally gravitate towards literature, taking a Hispanic literature class was a new and somewhat daunting experience for me. However, as I reflect on the semester, I can honestly say that it was a surprisingly enjoyab... read full post >>
Concluding Thoughts: Our Hopscotch Journey through Spanish Literature
Posted by: Alyssa Almerling
We have finally made it to the end of our hopscotch game. Or maybe we are just beginning our own hopscotch journey. We started at Mama Blanca with the themes of memories and childhood. Childhood perspectives are a theme that was one of my favourites in... read full post >>
Concluding Thoughts: Our Hopscotch Journey through Spanish Literature
Posted by: Alyssa Almerling
We have finally made it to the end of our hopscotch game. Or maybe we are just beginning our own hopscotch journey. We started at Mama Blanca with the themes of memories and childhood. Childhood perspectives are a theme that was one of my favourites in... read full post >>
Samanta Schweblin | Fever Dream
Posted by: Unknown
If I had to describe "Fever Dream" in more broad terms, it would include poisoning, dead animals, and white spots. If you like strange, and somewhat experimental books where the beginning, climax, and ending are never quite distinct or clear, this is t... read full post >>
Conclusion
Posted by: Chanya Chawla
As an economics major who doesn't naturally gravitate towards literature, taking a Hispanic literature class was a new and somewhat daunting experience for me. However, as I reflect on the semester, I can honestly say that it was a surprisingly enjoyab... read full post >>
