Greater Latin America: Ideas, Politics, and Culture in the Americas
LAST 308
Fall 2017
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01
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What is "Latin America," who are "Latin Americans" and what is the relationship among and between places and people of the region we call Latin America, on the one hand, and the greater Latin diaspora in the US on the other? This course will explore the history of Latin America as an idea, and the cultural, social, political, and economic connections among peoples on both sides of the southern and eastern borders of the United States. The course will draw from a variety of sources, including literature, visual arts, music, and oral history. Topics we will consider include the origin of the concept of "Latin" America, Inter-Americanism and Pan-Americanism, transnational social movements and intellectual exchanges, migration, and identity politics. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS LAST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (LAST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Course materials will consist mainly of selected readings from major works available through Moodle and/or electronic course reserve.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three take-home essays, between 5-7 and 10-12 pages, depending on assignment. No exams. |
| Instructor(s): Schwartz Francisco,Diana Lynn Times: ...W.F. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: CAMS 1; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 1 | | |
| Seats Available: 11 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 2 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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