SPAN 473 - From Amazons to Zombies

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Spanish

Description:

"From Amazons to Zombies: The Power of Monsters in Latin American Cultures" studies representations and concepts of the monstrous from the age of discovery to contemporary society. In this course we explore concepts and representations of monsters in Latin American cultures from the Encounter forward, in indigenous and Afro-descendent cultures, scientific and political discourses, and popular culture. Featured monsters: Amazons, cannibals, mermaids, vampires, androids, zombies, pishtacos, la Llorona, la Ciguapa, el Chupacabras. Warning: some of these monsters are supernatural, scary, blasphemous, or offensive. They are monsters. PREREQ: One of the following: SPAN 301, SPAN 302, SPAN 303, SPAN 304, SPAN 307, SPAN 308, SPAN 325, SPAN 326, or SPAN 355.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udel.edu/

Phone Number:

(302) 831-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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