Apply a variety of analytical and theoretical approaches to the study of early Spanish American writings as literature and as a reflection of the early cultures of the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas.

Apply a variety of analytical and theoretical approaches to the study of early Spanish American writings as literature and as a reflection of the early cultures of the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas.

Apply a variety of analytical and theoretical approaches to the study of early Spanish American writings as literature and as a reflection of the early cultures of the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas.

Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze early Spanish American literature through insightful in-class participation, oral presentations, and written assignments.

Demonstrate a strong knowledge of a broad range of the important literary and historical texts of the early Spanish American period and of the historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced.

Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze early Spanish American literature through insightful in-class participation, oral presentations, and written assignments.

Demonstrate a strong knowledge of a broad range of the important literary and historical texts of the early Spanish American period and of the historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced.

Demonstrate an ability to critically analyze early Spanish American literature through insightful in-class participation, oral presentations, and written assignments.

Demonstrate a strong knowledge of a broad range of the important literary and historical texts of the early Spanish American period and of the historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced.

Express one's insights in a research paper which makes appropriate use of secondary sources and demonstrates mastery of MLA protocols.