SPA 438 LATIN@/X MEDIA

A consideration of the relationship between Latin@/x identity and media representation, production, and consumption.  Via the study of various media forms such as radio, television, film, advertising and the internet, students explore questions such as:  How does media contribute to Latin@/x identity formation and performance?  How do other groups represent and profit from Latin@/x media representations and consumption?  How have representations of Latin@/x in media contributed to societal perceptions of them and their lived experiences?

Credits

4

Notes

This course cannot be taken at both the 300 and 400 level.

Prerequisite

Any course in Hispanic Studies at the 200 level or permission of the instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 18 students.

Attributes

MOIB, MOIE