SPAN 248: Latin American Diaspora through Film: Beyond Braceros, Narcos, and Latin Lovers

SPAN University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 3.0 credits

Course Description

Study of the relationships between Latinx and Latin American culture through film, focusing on sociohistorical processes (migrations, assimilation, political struggles, nationalism, globalization). It goes beyond onscreen stereotypes about Latinx and Latin Americans (narcotraffickers, undocumented migrants and Latin lovers) promoting nuanced perspectives on issues affecting Latinas/os and Latin Americans in their relationship with US culture. 40% of the films are Latin American and 60% Latinx (made in the US). Instruction in English. Same as LLS 248.

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