SPAN182A

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SPAN 182A - Science Fiction in Latin America

Spanish and PortugueseCollege of Letters and Science

General

Full Course Title

Science Fiction in Latin America

Abbreviated Course Title

SCI-FI IN LATIN AM

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Course Description

An exploration of science fiction narrative and film from Latin America. Through a selection of works by Latin American authors from the early 20th century until the present, we will study how the history, cultures, and traditions of the region have shaped the genre of science fiction, and how this affords a singular perspective to think about topics like technology, neoliberalism, ethnicity, colonialism, the environment, and the future of the planet.

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Prerequisites

Spanish 30 or Spanish 102L (may be taken concurrently).

Advisory Enrollment Comments

May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 20 units, provided the letter designation is different.

Programs

SPAN182A is a completion requirement for:

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