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Academic Year 2003/2004

Imagining Latin America: Representations of the Other
SPAN 265 SP

Since early 19th century, "gauchos," "mestizos," "indios," and "negros," have been repeatedly used to create and establish symbols of cultural identity in Latin America. By analyzing narrations concerning ethnic difference, cultural heritage and political integration, this course will examine the opposing ways in which intellectual discourses have constructed literary versions of subaltern and minority groups in order to address specific issues: European immigration, State formation, capitalist expansion, radical political transformations. This exploration will eventually lead us to a reflection on how representations of particular groups have contributed to forge, endorse or challenge political and cultural traditions in several countries of the subcontinent.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA SPAN    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: SPAN226 OR LAST226

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Degiovanni,Fernando J   

Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: RLAN106

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: 5   Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 2   FR: 0

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004

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