Introduction to Hispanic Cultural Studies

Catalog description

Acquaints students with different approaches to cultural studies, using key notions of elite, mass and folk culture of Spanish-speaking societies and examples. Topics include globalization/ modernization vs. tradition; transculturation vs. assimilation; community; family and tradition; gender and race; class. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: minimum of 5 credits of Spanish language at 300-level or higher.