SPAN 307 - or SPAN 307E Identity and Alterity in Latino Literature and Culture

Institution:

Knox College

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Description:

(In Spanish or English) This course examines the question of identity and alterity as experienced by American-raised Hispanics from the 1940s to the present. This course considers among other things the way they define their cultural, racial and national heritage in relation to that of their parents, and how they conceptualize their identity through the Other. The course also focuses on the bicultural/bilingual experiences of Latinos through the analysis of literary and cinematographic works by Americans of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban and Dominican origin who have resided primarily in the continental United States. Prereq: For SPAN 307, SPAN 235 or equivalent; or permission of instructor; for SPAN 307E, permission of the instructor; SPAN 307E cross-listed as AMST 307. SPAN 307E satisfies HUM Foundations; DV; J. Dixon

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.knox.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 341-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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