SPAN 248

fall 2021
 
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Latin American Diaspora through Film: Beyond Braceros, Narcos, and Latin Lovers

Credit: 3 hours.

Study of the relationships between Latinx and Latin American culture through film, focusing on sociohistorical processes (migrations, assimilation, political struggles, nationalism, globalization). It goes beyond onscreen stereotypes about Latinx and Latin Americans (narcotraffickers, undocumented migrants and Latin lovers) promoting nuanced perspectives on issues affecting Latinas/os and Latin Americans in their relationship with US culture. 40% of the films are Latin American and 60% Latinx (made in the US). Taught in English.

Same as LLS 248.

Students must register for one lecture and one discussion.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2021 for:

  • Cultural Studies - US Minority
  • Humanities – Lit & Arts
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