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Welcome to the course guide for LALIS 475: Women and Writing in Latin America. Please note that there are also Subject Guides to LALIS, Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and other related subjects, such as History and Women,Gender and Sexuality Studies. They will list a deeper selection of sources in any given subject area. I hope this is helpful and if you need assistance please don't hesitate to contact me.

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