Latin American Culture and Societies

An introductory and interdisciplinary course on the political, historical and cultural dynamics that have shaped Latin America, the Caribbean and U.S. Latinos. An examination of the political and intellectual movements and economic forces embedded in relations of power from pre-Colombian civilizations, colonialism, independence, nation building and imperialism to the struggle for democracy. Analysis of diverse cultural practices such as literature, music, film and visual art within a national and transnational context. This course counts toward the Analytical Inquiry: Society and Culture requirement.