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SPAN 148 PZ -Colombia Beyond Cocaine & Coffee
Institution: Pitzer
Description: In this seminar we will study the history and the cultures of Colombia through its literature,
film, journalism, music, and visual arts. Often seen in the headlines for its roles in the drug trade and the soâ€called war on drugs, and
known for its telenovelas and beauty queens, its worldâ€famous footballers and cyclists, and its
coffee, Colombia has endured the longestâ€run armed conflict in the western hemisphere. It is a
complex and diverse nation with strong regional identities, a dire history of partisan political
violence, and skyrocketing levels of social and economic inequality. But, it also has one of
the world’s most progressive constitutions, which, at least on paper, recognizes the
contributions of indigenous, afrodescendants and other minoritized groups and
protects their land and their rights. In addition to exploring the historical roots of
Colombia’s armed conflict and its interactions with other global events and forces, we will discuss how Colombian cultural production has grappled with issues such
as the rural and urban divide, developmentalism, race, gender and class relations, urban
violence, political mobilization, displacement and migration, and extractive industries and
economies. The seminar will include opportunities to have discussions with Colombian artists, writers, intellectuals, and students. Taught in Spanish
Prerequisite(s): See the current course schedule for registration restrictions.
For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal .
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