2021-2022 School of Graduate, Professional and Extended Studies

Jul 06, 2025

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SPN 696 - Elena Poniatowska and Carlos Fuentes: Inquiries into Mexican History and Identity

Credits: 3

Delve into contemporary history and the concept of Mexican identity through the study of two of Mexico’s most significant authors: Elena Poniatowsk and Carlos Fuentes. Analyze both the narrative and stylistic techniques within the context of the Latin American “boom.” Study the importance of memory as the foundation of Mexico’s future collective imagination.