College Seminar (101-7-1)

Topic

Latina and Latino Narratives

Instructors

Elvia Mendoza
Crowe Hall, Room 1144

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-410: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to how Latinx artists and writers use art, film, and literature to reflect the complexity of their lives and the experiences of others. In what ways do these artistic expressions and the methods used by these artists help us gain a deeper understanding of the stories and histories they visualize and convey? Additionally, how might they give form to what can be felt, sensed, intuited, or remembered but not seen?

To explore these questions, we will engage with a variety of visual and written works, including multimedia installations, paintings, collages, documentary and narrative films, poetry, and novels created by Latinx, Latin American, and Caribbean artists and writers. We will examine the power and potential of these works to foster a critical understanding of issues related to migration, displacement, sexual reproduction, policing, and the politics of memory. Students will also have opportunities to experiment with selected artistic forms throughout the course.

Class Materials (Required)

Monstrilio: A Novel, Gerardo Samano Cordova
A Cup of Water Under My Bed, Daisy Hernandez

Reading assignments will be provided via Canvas and library reserves.

Class Attributes

WCAS College Seminar

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Latina and Latino Majors and Minors during pre-registration. Regular registration will be open to all majors/minors after the pre-registration period. Weinberg First Year Seminars are only available to first-year students.
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required