Spanish

What do tangible objects such as textiles, silverwork, maps, books, jewelry, paintings, clothing, furniture, kitchen utensils, and food tell us about the history and culture of Latin America? How through the history of objects can we learn about the identity construction of people in the colonial world? What role do cultural memory and emotions play in the creation of objects and how do objects shape the manner in which people think about others and themselves?    This course will examine the circulation of objects across cultures and global regions from the 15th to the 18th...

As one of the most divisive issues of our time, immigration has quickly become a major topic of focus in literature, film, and journalism. This course will examine Latin American immigration and emigration as social, political, and cultural phenomena. We will study novels, plays, newspaper articles, films, and documentaries spanning over the course of two centuries, exploring topics such as citizenship, exile, social/cultural assimilation, stereotypes, racism, gender roles, and border issues. We will consider how writers/filmmakers represent these issues, taking into consideration the...