Latin American Studies 201 - COLQ:LATIN AM & LATINO/A STUD

Spring
2016
01
4.00
Nancy Sternbach
MW 01:10-02:30
Smith College
39312-S16
HATFLD 201
nsternba@smith.edu
Topics course. This course examines the representation of Latinas/os in contemporary film contrasted with contemporary Latina/o literature. One of our efforts is to learn to cast a critical eye on those performances and the stereotypes portrayed in them and to articulate those experiences in written work. We examine the special circumstances of each of the three main Latino groups, as well as contrast the dominant culture's portrayal of Latinas/os with their own self-representation both in literature and film. Questions of ethnicity, class, political participation, privilege and gender also inform our readings and viewings. Class discussions are in English, but bilingualism is encouraged throughout the course. {A/L}
Topic: "The Bronze Screen:" Performing Latina/o on Film and in Literature.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.