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UPD Literatura Argentina Y Latinoamericana Santillana Pdf 21: A Review of a Textbook for Secondary Education
UPD Literatura Argentina Y Latinoamericana Santillana Pdf 21 is a textbook for secondary education that covers the literary production of Argentina and Latin America from the colonial period to the present day. The book is published by Santillana, a leading educational publisher in Spanish-speaking countries. The book is part of the UPD series, which stands for Unidad PedagÃgica Digital (Digital Pedagogical Unit), and offers digital resources and interactive activities to complement the printed text.
The book is divided into six units, each one focusing on a historical period and its literary movements and genres. The units are:
- Unit 1: Colonial Literature (1492-1810)
- Unit 2: Independence and Romanticism (1810-1880)
- Unit 3: Modernism and Regionalism (1880-1930)
- Unit 4: Vanguardism and Social Realism (1930-1960)
- Unit 5: Boom and Post-Boom (1960-1980)
- Unit 6: Contemporary Literature (1980-2021)
Each unit includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context, a selection of texts by representative authors, a glossary of literary terms, and a set of questions and activities to check comprehension and develop critical thinking skills. The book also features biographies of the authors, maps, timelines, illustrations, and links to online resources.
The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the literary heritage of Argentina and Latin America, as well as to foster an appreciation and enjoyment of reading among students. The book also seeks to promote intercultural awareness and dialogue, by highlighting the diversity and richness of the literary expressions of different regions, countries, and social groups.
UPD Literatura Argentina Y Latinoamericana Santillana Pdf 21 is a valuable resource for teachers and students who want to explore the literature of Argentina and Latin America in depth and in an engaging way. The book is available in PDF format for download from the Santillana website[^1^].
In this article, we will review some of the main features and authors of each unit of the book, as well as some of the digital resources and activities that accompany them.
Unit 1: Colonial Literature (1492-1810)
This unit covers the literature produced in Latin America during the colonial period, from the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492 to the independence movements in the early 19th century. The unit explores how the encounter between different cultures and worldviews gave rise to new literary genres and forms, such as the chronicle, the epic poem, the essay, and the theater. The unit also examines how the literature reflected the social and political conflicts and contradictions of the colonial society, such as the oppression of the indigenous peoples, the exploitation of the slaves, and the resistance of the mestizos and creoles.
Some of the authors and texts included in this unit are:
- Christopher Columbus: Letter to Luis de Santangel (1493)
- Bartolomà de las Casas: A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies (1552)
- Inca Garcilaso de la Vega: Royal Commentaries of the Incas (1609-1617)
- Sor Juana InÃs de la Cruz: First Dream (1692), Reply to Sor Filotea (1691)
- FÃlix Lope de Vega: The New World Discovered by Christopher Columbus (1609)
- Juan Ruiz de AlarcÃn: The Truth Suspected (1621)
The digital resources and activities for this unit include:
- A video that explains the historical and cultural context of the colonial period
- A quiz that tests the students' knowledge of the literary terms and concepts
- A game that challenges the students to identify the authors and texts based on clues
- A forum that invites the students to share their opinions and questions about the texts