LLS 250

Spring 2023 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 hours.

Critical, historical, and theoretical exploration of Latina/o representations in U.S. film from the 1900s to the present. Examination of cinematic representations as well as the social, political, and cultural context in which those representations are produced. The focus is on Mexican American and Puerto Rican images, but Hollywood's treatment of other Latina/o communities and ethnic groups will be discussed. Students will be required to attend weekly movie screenings.

Same as MACS 250.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Humanities – Lit & Arts
Cultural Studies - US Minority
LLS 250 class schedule data for spring 2023
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
57157
Lecture-Discussion
A
2:00PM -4:50PM
W
Architecture Building
Valdivia, A
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/17/23-05/03/23
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Section Info:
Topic: "The Bronze Screen: Focus on Disney." How does the mouse represent Latinas/os/xs? This class will explore Disney’s approach to Latinidad through contemporary movies and television (High School Musical, Elena of Avalor, Coco, etc.) from a Media Studies perspective that includes production, audiences, and representation.
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