Lit Society in Lat Amer

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course addresses the cultural politics of Latin America, taking a deep dive into some of the biggest social issues of the contemporary period. Possible approaches may include queer theory, gender studies, ecocriticism, critical race theory, Marxisms, indigenism, national identities and globalization. The course will vary from semester to semester, foregrounding one or several of these subjects. Students will engage with literature, film, visual arts, and other cultural productions that reflect modern developments in one or more Latin American societies.