Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Histories, Societies and Cultures LAC 200 Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Histories, Societies and Cultures. This introductory course offers a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the study of Latin America and the Caribbean, its history, cultures, and politics. Using scholarly textbooks, interpretive essays, primary sources and film, we explore the region's common colonial heritage, struggle for economic development and political sovereignty, and superb literary and artistic production against its striking geopolitical and cultural contrasts and internal social tensions. Readings, lectures, class discussion, and film are all integral parts of the course.
Attendance is required.
When I was Puerto Rican . How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accent . Down these Mean Streets. The House on Mango Street. This is the main text of the course.