Since the early 1970s, women in Latin America have been at the forefront of social justice initiatives and have held important leadership positions. Artistic expression has both informed and driven much of this activist engagement. Literature, film, textile arts, and painting are only a few dimensions of this dual agenda of artistic expression and ensuring human rights. The course will examine key movements in Latin America-from the rejection of dictatorial regimes to a call for greater indigenous rights-paying particular attention to the role of women, both as individuals and as a group, in these movements.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 14

Prerequisites: Open to students who have completed SPAN 241 or equivalent (AP 5) or by permission of the instructor.

Instructor: Agosin

Distribution Requirements: LL - Language and Literature

Typical Periods Offered: Fall

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Not Offered

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