SPAN363

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SPAN363 - #Black Lives Matter Across The Americas: Race & Racism in Latin America

Global Studies, Sch ofUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

039216

Course Description

How are race and racism perceived and experienced in countries in Latin America particularly such as Brazil, Venezuela and Colombia where a mixed-race ideology and the myth of racial equality have traditionally been at the core of national identity? Through a variety of written and oral projects, students will critically analyze notions of race and anti-racist activism to examine the ideologies and circumstances of the political structure, race-targeted public policies, and black activism in contemporary Latin America.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Attributes

CE - CL (Cross Listed), WE - WEC (Writing Emphasis Course)

Course Requisites

Cross Listed Courses

May be convened with

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No