Romance Languages and Literatures

Studies in one of the areas not included in the languages, literatures and civilizations usually offered, e.g., Polish, Romanian and Ukrainian; readings and discussions.

The purpose of this course is to examine the experiences of different Latino communities living in the United States (Puerto Rican, Cuban, Domican and Mexican) through literature, film, music, art and popular culture. Topics to be discussed include experiences of migration, identity formation and negotiation in terms of race, gender, sexuality and class, bilingualism and code switching, and marketing geared toward the Latino community.

Advanced study of topics of special interest in Italian, French or Spanish literary and/or cultural studies. May be repeated for credit if topic changes. Taught in English.