SPAN 673 - From Amazons to Zombies: Monsters in Latin America

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Spanish

Description:

Latin America has been defined by monsters. Explore monsters in popular culture, politics, indigenous beliefs, Christianity, Afro-Latin religions, historical and literary texts, and film. Through the study of Amazons, vampires, mummies, ghosts, cannibals, automata (robots), zombies, and aliens from outer space, we will analyze how monsters are used to police religious, ethnic, gender, and social differences. RESTRICTIONS: Taught in Spanish.

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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