Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Spanish

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: WE THE PEOPLE: REPRESENTATIONS OF THE POPULAR IN THE AMERICAS ***** This course considers representations of "the people" from the inceptions of U.S. and Latin American independence to the present. We will look at how theorists, writers, and artists have defined the basis of democracy or other popular-based forms of government. Readings range from the U.S. constitution to contemporary representations of communal power and/or collective alienatin. Taught in English. ***** Also offered as ENGL 397.003.