Department of Spanish and Portuguese

Prerequisite: S280 or S310 or equivalent.

What is Cultural Studies? What is the relationship between material culture and non-material culture? This course takes on these questions, offering an introduction to conducting cultural studies research and visual analysis while grounding students in the cultural history of the Hispanic world. Focusing on key moments of cultural exchange and identity construction, we will trace the formation of cultural practices in Spain and Latin America from the pre-Columbian period through the twenty-first century. We will cover pre-contact societies on both sides of the Atlantic; contact, conquest, and the ages of exploration; Latin American independence and identity development; and 20^th-Century dictatorships. Through course content and a series of small projects, this course also invites students to explore the foundations of cultural studies research and the use of digital tools for creating and sharing information. Course evaluation is split between those projects, active preparation and participation in class, and exams.

HISP-S 324     #4682        12:45P-2:00P     MW       BH 244       Prof. Rhi Johnson

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