Spanish 230tm - Topics in Latin American and Peninsular Culture and Society-Tales and Images of Travel and Migration in Latin America

This class investigates questions of contact between people in contemporary Latin American texts and films. Students will analyze how experiences of travel and migration appear in Latin American culture, configuring identities and negotiating conflicts raised by the transit of people, objects and ideas in the region. Assignments include texts written since the late 20th century, and films from several countries, representing internal and transnational journeys. Some theoretical writings on the cultural means of travel are also included. Meets the Writing Requirement for the SPN major. Prerequisite: SPN 220 or above.