El Instituto: Institute of Latina/o, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies is offering two GenEd classes for the Fall 2018 semester:
LLAS 1000-Introduction to Latina/o Studies-Charles Venator; M/W/F 1:25PM-2:15PM
Interdisciplinary examination of the Latina/o experience and its impact across the United States. Consideration of behavioral, institutional and societal perspectives; national and transnational identity; cultural, legal and educational issues. Discussion sessions led by teaching assistants. Fulfills requirements for Content Area 2 (Social Sciences) and Content Area 4 (Diversity and Multiculturalism).
LLAS 1009-Latino Literature, Culture, and Society (also offered as SPAN 1009)-Dina Rivera; MWF 10:10AM-11:00AM
Critical approaches to Latinos/as and cultural representation, production, and agency, as impacted by globalization and local dynamics. Will engage the value and function of race, gender, and sexuality in popular culture, literature, film, music, digital culture, visual arts, and urban culture. Fulfills requirements for Content Area 1 (Arts and Humanities) and Content Area 4 (Diversity and Multiculturalism).
For more information, contact: El Instituto at elinstituto@uconn.edu