LAS 235 - Advanced Topics: Mexico: Promise & Peril (1)

Since the age of the Spanish conquest, Mexico has been associated with utopian promise and also plagued by inequality and violence. This course will provide an interdisciplinary overview of the history and cultures of Mexico and will examine major trends that have contributed to its unique identity. Main themes will include: the economic, gender, and racial legacies of colonialism and neo-imperialism; the Mexican Revolution (1910-20) and its impact; rocky relations with the US; immigration; film, music, and more. Prerequisite: Writing Requirement (W)
(Humanities)