Cultural Borders/Border Cultures (364-0-1)

Instructors

Leonardo Gil Gomez

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM

Overview of class

The notion of border implies a series of categories around which life is organized in contemporary societies, namely ‘nation', ‘territory', ‘ethnicity', ‘identity' among others. Although our interaction with them is constant, we become aware of them precisely when their apparent stability is challenged by fluctuations and displacement of people, nature, resources, and money. In this course we will approach modern and contemporary issues regarding border and migration in the Americas from a literary and visual culture standpoint. We will draw from authors like Gloria Anzaldúa, Valeria Luiselli, and Yuri Herrrera. Although we will focus mainly on the experience of the US-Mexico border, our hemispheric approach will help us to address some of the contemporary border issues in Central and South America. Prerequisite: 1 course from SPANISH 220-0, SPANISH 250-0, SPANISH 251-0, SPANISH 260-0, or SPANISH 261-0.

Registration Requirements

1 course from SPANISH 220-0, SPANISH 250-0, SPANISH 251-0, SPANISH 260-0, or SPANISH 261-0.

Class Materials (Required)

Class materials will be available on Canvas

Class Attributes

Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area