The following questions are taken from your blog posts…
How has this course changed your perspective of Latin American literature? Did you have any notions before the class that got proven or disproven?
What was your favourite text this semester? And why?
Besides play, what other central and recurring themes did you note in the works we read?
Has the way you read / approach books changed throughout this class? Is it something you will adopt in readings outside of the class?
Are there any authors in this class that you will seek out and read more of? Who, and what intrigues you about them?
What ultimate thoughts or ideas do you have coming out of this course, how did it impact your own understanding of what Latin American literature is?
What is one memorable thing from any book that you read this semester that you think will stick with you for a very long time?
Are you interested in taking another one of these RMST/SPAN courses? Is this a newfound interest? Have you decided on a course that you will sign up for in the future?
Which book did you enjoy the most and why?
How did the concept of games factor into your understanding and takeaways from this course?
What did you take away from your favourite – or least favourite – book? What affected you personally?
Is there a particular book we read that will stay engraved in your mind? If so, which book and why?
What is a book you would recommend? I am open to all genres, and I really want to broaden my range of books. 🙂
What theme did you find most interesting, and which book (or books) did you think used it the best?
Which book did you like or dislike the most? What phrases, if any, do you still remember?
Is there one book or theme that you think will stick with you for the rest of your life? Or maybe in a less intense version, which book did you tell your parents, family, friends, dogs about? Why did you feel the urge to share that particular story?
What has been the book that has changed your perspective or thoughts on literature? And how so? Also, what has been your favourite book this far? I would love to know if there is a book I should read that I missed from this course!
What was your favorite and least favorite book that you read for this class and why?
How did it impact your own understanding of what Latin American literature is?
I am actually interested in which book you would recommend reading from this term? As I only got to read 1/2 of the books each week.
How did the structure of this impact your learning of the course content?
Does anyone else have any thoughts on whether themes of irony or self-awareness play any special place in Latin American literature, or is this simply a matter of perspective?
If you were to continue reading Latin American literature, which book would you read next? Would you reread one of the novels from the course? Would you choose a book written by one of the authors you were introduced to?
If you had to choose one of the characters you read about to be stranded on a deserted island with, who would it be and why?
If you were to help plan this course, is there a book that you would remove from the roster, or would you change the order that it was in?
Did you have a favourite central theme that repeated itself through many of the books we read this semester? How did that central theme often play out or represent itself throughout the novels?
What was your favorite novel that you’ve read for this class and why?
How did this class change your perspective on the world around us? Do you feel like the readings have made you more appreciative of life and all the emotions that come along with it?
