SPAN 122 CM -Immigration in Spanish Lit/Film

Institution: Claremont McKenna

Description: From an interdisciplinary perspective, this course explores the significant role of culture (novels, films, songs, newspaper articles, photography, etc.) in the construction of the social imaginary of the immigrant in Europe, particularly in Spain. It focuses on narratives about immigrants from Africa (Morocco, Senegal), Latin America (Cuba, Dominican Republic), Eastern Europe (Romania, Poland), and Asia (China, Bangladesh), examining the complex identities of both Spaniards and immigrants. Major themes are: “Global” vs. “Local”; stages of migrants’ journeys (departure, border-crossing, arrival); conceptions of hybridity, otherness, border, “new Europeanness,” and neo-racism; role of history and religion in the acceptance/rejection of foreigners; feminization of immigration. Pre-requisite: Spanish 100 or higher.

Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.

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