Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: name key authors and literary works in Spanish and Latin American literature; describe key literary movements in Latin American literature; describe key literary movements in the literature of Spain; explain the content, literary features, and themes of various works of literature in the Spanish-speaking world; analyze how Spanish-language literature evolved over time; evaluate the impact of a region, political era, or culture on a Spanish or Latin American literary work; analyze the impact of specific political, cultural, and historical events on key themes and literary works in Latin America; analyze the impact of specific political, cultural, and historical events on key themes and literary works in Spain; analyze poetry written in Spanish, highlighting key themes and literary devices; analyze how Latin American authors used magical realism in their works; evaluate in detail the significance of Miguel de Cervantes’ contribution to literature in the work Don Quixote de la Mancha.