Topics in Latina and Latino Text and Representation (393-0-1)
Topic
Latina/o/x Popular Culture
Instructors
Ana L Aparicio
847/491-5132
1810 Hinman Ave. #212
Meeting Info
Parkes Hall 212: Wed 2:00PM - 4:30PM
Overview of class
This course focuses on Latinx popular culture from the mid-20th century to the present. We will explore popular film, television, performance, music, digital and print media, foodways, and children's media and books. In addition to the developments and debates surrounding the various historical, social, and political aspects of Latinx popular culture, we will also discuss the impact that it has had in the broader American cultural (and economic) landscape. To help us develop a critical analysis, we will read key texts on issues such as race and racism, authenticity, performance, cultural production, representation, globalization, and critical media studies.
Class Materials (Required)
• Diaz, Junot. 2018. Islandborn. NY: Dial Books for Young Readers, Penguin Random House.
• Hernandez, Jillian. 2020. Aesthetics of Excess: The Art and Politics of Black and Latina Embodiment. NC: Duke University Press.
• Diaz, Vanessa. 2020. Manufacturing Celebrity: Latino Paparazzi and Women Reporters in Hollywood. NC: Duke University Press (recommended book)
Class Attributes
Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area