Political and Cultural Myth in Latin America

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How have historical figures Eva Perón, Simón Bolívar, and La Malinche been transformed into mythical forces? How have they been used to articulate culture and politics? We will study the ways in which these famous characters from history have been converted into actual systems of communication within various historical contexts, and under different ideological and political conditions. We will work via an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating materials from literature, history, politics, film, and photography.