Representations of Dissidence

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This course, transtemporal and transatlantic in nature, explores cultural representations of dissidence and the essential role that creative works have played in resistance movements in the Hispanic artistic tradition. Using various critical theories, we will explore fictional and non-fictional texts, as well as film, painting, music, and other forms of artistic expression in light of their socio-historical circumstances to gain a deeper understanding of literature and cultural expression in dissident social movements. A substantial final research project will be required. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies Hispanic Studies major and minor requirement. Satisfies Hispanic Studies “Post-1800” requirement. Satisfies the Foreign Language requirement Satisfies Justice, Equality, and Community requirement. Satisfies a requirement in the Latin American Studies major and interdisciplinary minor. Prerequisites & Notes Unless given special permission, this class is limited to Juniors and Seniors, and student must have already taken any two 300-level culture or literature classes in Spanish. Enrollment priority is given first to seniors and majors. Conducted in Spanish