Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2020

     

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LASR 350 001 (CRN: 24045)

PIRATES, REBELS, NARCOS

Long Title: PIRATES, REBELS, NARCOS: LATIN AMERICAN OUTLAWS IN THE POLITICAL-CULTURAL IMAGINATION
Department: *Span Port & Latin Am Studies*
Instructor: Esch, Sophie
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR (13-JAN-2020 - 24-APR-2020) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 26
Section Enrolled: 15
Enrollment data as of: 13-OCT-2024 12:40AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
5-MAY-2020  
9:00AM - 12:00PM T
 
Description: The outlaw is a central figure in the political-cultural imagination on Latin America. Through a study of popular culture and literature, this course provides a critical exploration of this figure: from pirates and runaway slaves in colonial times, to nineteenth century bandits, and more recently guerrillas and narcos. Taught in English. Recommended Prerequisite(s): LASR 158