Studies in Contemporary Literatures & Cultures (425-0-1)

Instructors

Jeffrey Kwesi Coleman

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-335: Mon 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This seminar will explore three decades of theatrical responses to mass immigration in Spain to analyze and critique the role of theatre as a sociopolitical platform. Why is theatre the genre that has most prolifically discoursed with this phenomenon and what problematics does that present? What types of migrants appear on stage? How do these plays allow us to understand a changing Spain? Students will read a variety of plays and theoretical texts in order to answer these questions. The final assessment for the course will be a conference presentation or a final exam.

Class Materials (Required)

All required materials will be available on Canvas.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Please contact the department of Spanish & Portuguese to request a permission number, spanish-portuguese@northwestern.edu.