Summer 2008

Satisfies General Education Criteria:
*AC = Advance Composition
*HP = Historical & Philosophical Perspective
*LA = Literature and the Arts
*US = US Minority Culture(s)

Satisfies Latina/Latino Studies Minor Criteria:

*H = Humanities
*SS = Social Science

 

LLS 100 INTRO LATINA/LATINO STUDIES - *US
Instructor: Cacho, L.
Interdisciplinary introduction to the basis for a Latina/Latino ethnicity in the United States. Topics include immigration and acculturation experiences and their commonalities and differences, comparison of Latina/Latino experiences to those of other racial, ethnic and immigrant groups, and the potential for a pan-ethnic identity. Meets Summer Term 1: May 12 to June 6.

3 hours

CRN# 30951  LCD  A  10:00-12:30  MTWR  110 Speech & Hearing Sciences Building 


LLS 250 Latina/os on the Bronze Screen - *SS
(same as COMM 250)
Instructor: Rodriguez, R.
Critical and theoretical exploration of Latino representations in U.S. film from the 1900’s to the present. Examination of cinematic representations as well as the social, political, and cultural context in which those representations are produced. The focus is on Mexican American and Puerto Rican images, but Hollywood’s treatment of other Latinos communities and ethnic groups will be discussed. Students will be required to attend weekly movie screenings. Meets Summer Term 1: May 12 to June 6.

3 hours

CRN# 34193  LCD  A  2:00-4:30  MTWR  110 Speech & Hearing Sciences Building 


LLS 390 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Special topics not treated in regularly scheduled courses; designed especially for advanced Undergraduates. May be repeated in the same or subsequent terms as topics vary to a maximum of 6 hours. Consent of instructor required.

0 to 3 hours

IND ARRANGED


LLS 590 INDEPENDENT STUDY
Independent study on special topics not treated in regularly scheduled courses. Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Consent of instructor required.

1 to 4 hours

IND ARRANGED