SPAN 229 Hispanic Immigration and Multiculturalism Through Literature
This course examines main socio-cultural issues regarding Hispanic immigration to the United States, and the impact on American culture, particularly as it relates to contemporary debates on multiculturalism. In addition to close readings by Canclini, Fuentes, Sonia Nazario, and Paul Cuadros (among others), we will study journalistic pieces, films and songs. The course will focus on the Hispanic community of the Washington, DC, area. This course will be taught in English. No prerequisites.