SPAN 326

Spring 2021 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 25-May 5

Credit: 3 hours.

Panoramic view of Latin American cultures since the end of the colonial period (roughly 1820) to the present. Examination of the major debates, authors and cultural issues that shaped those cultures or that were shaped by them. Specific themes may vary by semester, and may include the following: slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism, revolution, mestizaje, gender, the state, and modernization. Analysis will include diverse cultural phenomena, as well as consideration of cultural perspectives and practices.

May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours, if topics vary. Prerequisite: SPAN 228.

SPAN 326 class schedule data for spring 2021
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
49961
Online Lecture
B
12:30PM -1:50PM
TR
n.a.
Fornoff, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/25/21-05/05/21
Section Title:
Mexican Cinema
Section Info:
This course explores how Mexican cinema has contributed to constructing, representing and resisting the idea of Mexican national identity from silent film to the contemporary period. We will analyze canonical, landmark films and a few experimental works as they engage with nation-building and visualizing mexicanidad.Students are required to log in and use Compass2g (compass2g.illinois.edu) in order to complete this course.
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