Survey of Spanish American Literature

Survey of Spanish American literature from the 18th century to present, focusing on reading, discussion, and literary history.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Glen Close3.4/5Guillermina De Ferrari Rueda

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Historical reviews of Marcelo Pellegrini: Exams are relatively easy because the instructor does not believe in them, though attendance is strictly demanded.

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Prerequisites

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(CHICLA/​SPANISH 222 or SPANISH 223) and SPANISH 224

SPANISH 326

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 3.13/5 from 23 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2021: 3.07 GPA, 64.3% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2023: 2.88 GPA, 25.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2024: 2.85 GPA, 37.0% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Historical reviews of Marcelo Pellegrini: Marcelo Pellegrini is described as inspirational and nice, explaining material well despite demanding attendance. Reviewers note he makes Spanish lit engaging and considers exams relatively easy due to a lack of reliance on them.

GLEN CLOSE is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2021, Spring 2023, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MARCELO A PELLEGRINI is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Spring 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction15 / 270
LEC 002Classroom Instruction13 / 270

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Student experience

the class

Historical reviews of Marcelo Pellegrini: Marcelo Pellegrini is described as inspirational and nice, making students want to take more Spanish lit classes despite their usual dislike for the subject.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.70 GPA, 80.5% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.62 GPA, 76.5% A/AB (n=34 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.33 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Marcelo Pellegrini: Exams are relatively easy because the instructor does not believe in them, though attendance is strictly demanded.

Historical reviews of Marcelo Pellegrini: The instructor explains everything well and comes off tough but is actually very nice and inspirational.

Topics

  • Spanish American literature and literary history (18th century-present)

Skills

  • Reading and discussing Spanish American literature and literary history.

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Fall 2026.

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SPANISH 326 · Fall 2026

Survey of Spanish American Literature

Recorded 2026-09-07
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