Latin America and Theory

Explores the engagement of Latin American literature and criticism with non-Latin American bodies of literary and cultural theory (including poststructuralism, postcolonialism, postmodernism and cultural studies), addressing tensions between the autochthonous production of theoretical frameworks and their import from other contexts. Readings include the Latin American Subaltern Studies group, Revista de Crítica Cultural , Rama, García Canclini, Sarlo, Richard and current new media theorists. Open to graduate students and qualified seniors.