SPA220

In this course students will analyze the products, practices, and perspectives of the complex and varied region of Latin America. Students gain an understanding of how colonialism, imperialism and neoliberalism have shaped the region and its people. Film, popular culture, and identity politics will be used as the foreground for analysis from Latin America to Latinx. Taught entirely in Spanish. Discussions, student writing, and presentations are major components of the course. This course requires 6-8 hours of community engagement. Counts toward the LALACS major/minor. Prerequisite: SPA-202 with a minimum grade of C, or an equivalent course. GLAFC, Fall and/or Spring semester.

Global Affairs & Cultures (GLAFC)

All Years