Icons, Legends, & Myths in Latin American, Latino and/or Iberian Cultures (210-0-1)
Instructors
Francisco Miguel Caballero Vazquez
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-440: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM
Overview of class
Queer Icons in Spain
This course explores Spanish queer icons of the 20th and 21st centuries, examining their influential work across literature, cinema, television, and philosophy. We will focus on four key figures: Veneno, a sex worker, TV personality, and vedette; filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar; novelist and poet Sara Torres; and philosopher Paul Preciado. Through the lens of queer theory, we will investigate the evolving notion of queerness, historicize its development, and analyze what elevates certain figures to the status of icon, referent, or influencer. Inspired by anarchist pedagogies, the course will involve the collaborative creation of a textbook that compiles our discussions on these icons and queer theory throughout the quarter. This collective book will serve as the textbook for future offerings of this course at Northwestern. Students will have the opportunity to engage with some of the most transgressive works of these queer icons, deepening their understanding of queer theory, while leaving a lasting impact on how future generations of Northwestern students study this subject. Prerequisites: SPAN 204-0 or AP of 5.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisites: SPAN 204-0 or AP of 5.
Learning Objectives
- Critical thinking about popular icons, referents, influencers
- Critical thinking about queer theory
- Analytical tools to analyze literature, visual arts, performance
- Improve Spanish skills in writing, reading, and class discussion
Class Materials (Required)
Course materials will be provided.
Class Attributes
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Registration for Majors and Minors in either Spanish or Portuguese until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone who has taken the prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Students must have taken SPANISH 204 or equivalent to enroll into this course.