Overview
English 458 is a concentrated study of the Latin American novel, focusing on fiction and memoir written in the context of history, politics, culture, identity, and genre. The course focuses on the following topics:
- the nature of Latin American literature
- the questions of politics and history
- major themes or literary styles
Evaluation
To receive credit for ENGL 458, you must achieve a composite course grade of at least D (50 percent). The Latin American Novel you must complete two essay assignments, one research paper, and a final exam; you must receive a grade of at least 50 per cent on each of these requirements. The following chart indicates the assignment activity and the percentage given to each course requirement in arriving at a final composite mark for the course
| Activity | Weight |
| Essay 1 | 20% |
| Essay 2 | 20% |
| Research Paper | 30% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
The final examination for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Physical course materials
The following course materials are included in a course package that will be shipped to your home prior to your course’s start date:
García Márquez, Gabriel, and Gregory Rabassa. One Hundred Years of Solitude. New York: Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2006.
Asturías, Miguel Angel. Mr President. Prospect Heights IL: Waveland. 2022.
Lispector, Clarice. The Hour of the Star. New York: New Directions. 1992.
Aira, César. How I Became a Nun. New York: New Directions. 2007.
Montero, Mayra. The Captain of the Sleepers. New York: Picador. 2007.
Guevara, Ernesto. The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey. Melbourne: Ocean Press. 2003.
Other Materials
All other materials can be found in or through the online course.
Challenge for credit
Overview
The challenge for credit process allows you to demonstrate that you have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university-level course.
Full information about challenge for credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Evaluation
To receive credit for the ENGL 458 challenge registration, you must achieve a grade of at least 50 per cent on the examination, and a grade of at least D (50 percent) overall.
| Activity | Weight |
| Essay | 50% |
| Exam | 50% |
| Total | 100% |
Challenge for credit course registration form