SPAN 363 - Latin American Popular Culture

Institution:

American University

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Description:

Course Level: Undergraduate This course examines a range of expressions of Latin American popular culture, including cartoons, comic strips, postage stamps, telenovelas, and folk art (such as Peruvian retablos, Chilean arpilleras, Panamanian molas, etc.). Theoretical concepts derived from semiotics (the study of linguistics signs such as words and visuals, and their meanings) are employed to provide a structure for analysis. meanings) are employed to provide a structure for analysis. Taught in Spanish with readings in Spanish and English. Meets with SPAN-663. Usually offered every term. Prerequisite: SPAN-353 or three years of college Spanish or the equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.AMERICAN.EDU

Phone Number:

(202) 885-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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