Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Requisite: course 25 or 27, 119. Comparative study of cultural production in Latin American, Afro-Luso-Brazilian, and Iberian contexts across diverse historical periods, regional, and ethnic traditions, and aesthetic modes. Possible topics include Afrolatinidad; diaspora; feminism; folklore; gender; globalization; indigeneity and indigenous studies (Andean, Mesoamerican, Amazonian, Tupi, and Tapuia); migration and immigration; music (1960s Latin American protest songs, nueva canción, música regional, punk, rap, folk); popular culture; regionalisms. May be repeated for credit with topic change. P/NP or letter grading.

Spanish

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department is dedicated to the study and teaching of the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Hispanic heritage.

General Catalog

Topics in Interdisciplinary and Transhistorical Studies

SPAN 170

4 units