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Course Description
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Course Name
Narrating Nature: An Ecocritical Reading of Latin American Literature
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Host University
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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Location
Madrid, Spain
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Area of Study
Latin, Literature
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Language Level
Taught In English
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
OBJECTIVES
The main goal of the course is to reflect on our way of conceiving nature and to study its historical evolution through its literary representations. It is intended that by the end of the course the students will be able to:
1. Understand and assimilate basic knowledge about ecocriticism.
2. Identify and describe the canonical representations of nature in Latin American literature and its relation with contemporary environmental thought.
3. Improve their analytical and interpretive capacity so that they can apply the concepts acquired to any cultural expression.
4. Define a well-argued personal opinion about the different historical and political events studied in class.
5. Develop a deeper environmental consciousness based on a thoughtful reflection on our historical relation with nature.
Course Disclaimer
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Availability of courses is based on enrollment numbers. All students should seek pre-approval for alternate courses in the event of last minute class cancellations
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.