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Welcome to Crash Course Latin American Literature! In 13 episodes, Curly Velasquez will introduce you to the themes, trends, and movements that have breathed life into Latin American literature for centuries. From Indigenous texts to contemporary novels, we’ll explore how Latin American authors have been shaped by the dynamic cultures, history, and politics around them.
Course Description
In 13 episodes, host Curly Velasquez will introduce you to Latin American Literature! This course is based on sources and topics explored in AP and college-level surveys. By the end of this series, you will be able to:
Trace major trends and tropes in Latin American literature across genres
Engage with diverse case studies through a transnational and historical lens
Identify major periods of Latin American literary history and the debates they raise
Think critically about the interconnectedness of history, politics, culture, and literature
Become familiar with prominent, canonical works and marginalized voices in Latin American literature
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Support us for $5/month on Patreon to keep Crash Course free for everyone forever! https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse
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Thanks to the following patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever:
oranjeez, Jason Terpstra, Chelsea S, Alan Bridgeman, Roger Harms, DexcilaDou, Krystle Young, Allison Wood, Stephen Akuffo, Katrix , Gina Mancuso, Shruti S, Martin G. Diller, Matthew Fredericksen, Brandon Thomas, Breanna Bosso, Ken Davidian, UwU, Jennifer Wiggins-Lyndall, Samantha, David Fanska, Kristina D Knight, Andrew Woods, Elizabeth LaBelle, SpaceRangerWes, Matt Curls, Quinn Harden, EllenBryn, Johnathan Williams, Leah H., Laurel Stevens, Steve Segreto, Michael Maher, Liz Wdow, Toni Miles, Perry Joyce, Evan Nelson, Katie Hoban, Mitch Gresko, Kevin Knupp, Kyle & Katherine Callahan, Tanner Hedrick, Emily Beazley, Jack Hart, Rie Ohta, Dalton Williams, Scott Harrison, Barbara Pettersen, AThirstyPhilosopher ., Thomas Sully, Bernardo Garza, Jason Rostoker, Rizwan Kassim, Indija-ka Siriwardena, Emily T, Ian Dundore, Joseph Ruf, Alex Hackman, Thomas, Constance Urist, team dorsey, Stephen McCandless, Triad Terrace, Erminio Di Lodovico, Evol Hong, Luke Sluder, Eric Koslow, Katie Dean, Tandy Ratliff, Jennifer Killen, Jason Buster, Trevin Beattie, Wai Jack Sin, Caleb Weeks, Nathan Taylor, Siobhán, Les Aker, Barrett Nuzum, John Lee, Ken Penttinen, Sarah & Nathan Catchings, Pietro Gagliardi, ClareG, Duncan W Moore IV
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Course Description
In 13 episodes, host Curly Velasquez will introduce you to Latin American Literature! This course is based on sources and topics explored in AP and college-level surveys. By the end of this series, you will be able to:
Trace major trends and tropes in Latin American literature across genres
Engage with diverse case studies through a transnational and historical lens
Identify major periods of Latin American literary history and the debates they raise
Think critically about the interconnectedness of history, politics, culture, and literature
Become familiar with prominent, canonical works and marginalized voices in Latin American literature
***
Support us for $5/month on Patreon to keep Crash Course free for everyone forever! https://www.patreon.com/crashcourse
Or support us directly: https://complexly.com/support
Join our Crash Course email list to get the latest news and highlights: https://mailchi.mp/crashcourse/email
Get our special Crash Course Educators newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iBgMhY
Thanks to the following patrons for their generous monthly contributions that help keep Crash Course free for everyone forever:
oranjeez, Jason Terpstra, Chelsea S, Alan Bridgeman, Roger Harms, DexcilaDou, Krystle Young, Allison Wood, Stephen Akuffo, Katrix , Gina Mancuso, Shruti S, Martin G. Diller, Matthew Fredericksen, Brandon Thomas, Breanna Bosso, Ken Davidian, UwU, Jennifer Wiggins-Lyndall, Samantha, David Fanska, Kristina D Knight, Andrew Woods, Elizabeth LaBelle, SpaceRangerWes, Matt Curls, Quinn Harden, EllenBryn, Johnathan Williams, Leah H., Laurel Stevens, Steve Segreto, Michael Maher, Liz Wdow, Toni Miles, Perry Joyce, Evan Nelson, Katie Hoban, Mitch Gresko, Kevin Knupp, Kyle & Katherine Callahan, Tanner Hedrick, Emily Beazley, Jack Hart, Rie Ohta, Dalton Williams, Scott Harrison, Barbara Pettersen, AThirstyPhilosopher ., Thomas Sully, Bernardo Garza, Jason Rostoker, Rizwan Kassim, Indija-ka Siriwardena, Emily T, Ian Dundore, Joseph Ruf, Alex Hackman, Thomas, Constance Urist, team dorsey, Stephen McCandless, Triad Terrace, Erminio Di Lodovico, Evol Hong, Luke Sluder, Eric Koslow, Katie Dean, Tandy Ratliff, Jennifer Killen, Jason Buster, Trevin Beattie, Wai Jack Sin, Caleb Weeks, Nathan Taylor, Siobhán, Les Aker, Barrett Nuzum, John Lee, Ken Penttinen, Sarah & Nathan Catchings, Pietro Gagliardi, ClareG, Duncan W Moore IV
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecrashcourse/
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/YouTubeCrashCourse
Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/thecrashcourse.bsky.social
CC Kids: http://www.youtube.com/crashcoursekids
[0:00] [mysterious music]
[0:08] [whispers]
[0:24] [music intensifies]
[0:35] Hi! I’m Curly Velasquez. And this is Crash Course Latin American Literature.
In thirteen episodes, we’ll explore the trends, tropes, and movements of a super diverse region — considering everything from precolonial Indigenous texts to contemporary novels. And spoiler alert: it isn’t all magical realism. Now, before you go, “Eh, Curly, I’m not really a book girlie—” Stop right there.
Reading isn’t just a school thing. My book club is about the chisme, the gossip — love, heartbreak, and la vecina next door who always takes up two parking spaces. What I’m saying is books can be juicy.
And there’s something for everybody in Latin American literature. Romance. Action.
Family drama. Mysteries. Politics.
And my favorite — ghosts! Literature is one of the most direct portals we’ve got to other people’s lives. It helps us better understand each other, the past, and even the time we live in now.
And we can look at literature through different lenses — what does this novel tell us about identity? Family? Memory?
Even ourselves. And listen, we’re not here to serve up everything you need to write a five-page essay. Think of this series more like… a charcuterie board.
A bite of this, a nibble of that. In every episode, we’ll snack on a few texts, and chew on the historical, cultural, and political forces that shaped them. Oh, and one more thing: it’s OK if you didn’t do the reading.
No for real. We got you! So let’s meet back here for Curly’s Book Club — I mean, uh, Crash Course Latin American Literature.
Adiós, mis papitas fritas! Thanks for watching this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, which was filmed at the Carlos Hernandez studio in Indianapolis and was made with the help of all these nice people. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon.
[0:08] [whispers]
[0:24] [music intensifies]
[0:35] Hi! I’m Curly Velasquez. And this is Crash Course Latin American Literature.
In thirteen episodes, we’ll explore the trends, tropes, and movements of a super diverse region — considering everything from precolonial Indigenous texts to contemporary novels. And spoiler alert: it isn’t all magical realism. Now, before you go, “Eh, Curly, I’m not really a book girlie—” Stop right there.
Reading isn’t just a school thing. My book club is about the chisme, the gossip — love, heartbreak, and la vecina next door who always takes up two parking spaces. What I’m saying is books can be juicy.
And there’s something for everybody in Latin American literature. Romance. Action.
Family drama. Mysteries. Politics.
And my favorite — ghosts! Literature is one of the most direct portals we’ve got to other people’s lives. It helps us better understand each other, the past, and even the time we live in now.
And we can look at literature through different lenses — what does this novel tell us about identity? Family? Memory?
Even ourselves. And listen, we’re not here to serve up everything you need to write a five-page essay. Think of this series more like… a charcuterie board.
A bite of this, a nibble of that. In every episode, we’ll snack on a few texts, and chew on the historical, cultural, and political forces that shaped them. Oh, and one more thing: it’s OK if you didn’t do the reading.
No for real. We got you! So let’s meet back here for Curly’s Book Club — I mean, uh, Crash Course Latin American Literature.
Adiós, mis papitas fritas! Thanks for watching this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, which was filmed at the Carlos Hernandez studio in Indianapolis and was made with the help of all these nice people. If you want to help keep Crash Course free for everyone, forever, you can join our community on Patreon.