SPAN 135 PZ -Los Angeles: La Ciudad, su Gente

Institution: Pitzer

Description: Los Angeles: La Ciudad, su Gente y sus Historias/Los Angeles: The City, it’s People, and it’s Stories. This course is an exploration of Los Angeles, the history and stories of the main groups that inhabit it, and some of its current complexities. It explores the lives of Angelinos and the urban spaces they inhabit; their everyday cultural practices, music, and art; and the cultural geography and environmental quality of the city. Some emphasis is on the Latino community living in LA, in the context of other ethnicities, social inequalities, frictions, struggles, and challenges ahead. Students might work on documenting short stories of Angelinos against the backdrop of the city’s visual culture. This class is part of the Digital Humanities project at the Claremont Colleges. Be aware that this class takes place mostly in Los Angeles, and we will travel to different sites of the city every Friday, so you need to be available Fridays from about 8:45 am to 6:30 pm. The schedule posted for the class, 1:15 - 4:15 pm, is only for the four classes that will take place on campus. This is a very intensive class with a demanding schedule, and you will also have to set aside time to read background material and research various topics. Please contact Prof. Jorge at ethel_jorge@pitzer.edu and give her your cell number; she will be happy to answer your questions to see if this is the right class for you. Prerequisite(s): Please check course schedule for requirements.

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

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