Addresses the relationship between the creation of the modern western nation-state and narrative in the Hispanic world. Delves into how national identities, and thus nations, are written into existence, exploring literature, literary theory and political ideologies. Prerequisite: SPN 240 or SPN 242 for SPN 325; English Foundations course and 200-level course in any discipline for SPN 325T; permission of instructor for SPN 525 or SPN 525T. HWC, LIT, WI