This course explores the cultural evolution of Latin America from independence to the present, including the Hispanic Diaspora and Latino groups in the United States. We will examine ways that politics, art, and religion shape individual and national consciousnesses.  We'll also look at how power relations influence one's consciousness. 

Using films, articles, and narrative texts in Spanish, we'll have roundtable discussions to explore these topics and more.  Students will also make weekly presentations, and students taking the course for graduate credit will also complete a final critical essay.  See the contents of each week’s activities below.  Instructed in Spanish.

Modules (for continuing education):
Week 1 (July 12-16, 2010): In Search of Identity and Independence.

Week 2 (July 19-23, 2010): Globalization and Latin America.

Week 3 (July 26-30, 2010) The Politics of Border Crossing.

This site last updated on March 18, 2010