ENGL 3980 - Latino/a Popular Culture

(crosslisted)
(also AMST 3981, LSP 3980) (CA-AS)

Spring. 4 credits.

E. Diaz.

This course analyzes several areas of Latino/a popular culture. Considering the historical trajectory of Latinidad in art, music, film and popular media, the course also engages emergent cultural practices. Topics include Latinos/as in film and TV, muralism and street art, as well as musical traditions. The course also uses foundational texts on cultural studies to frame each topic.