New Courses from MCS

Contemporary Mexican Culture CS 130

In-depth study of contemporary Mexican culture from the twentieth century to the present. Through an interdisciplinary approach, explores multiple aspects of Mexico’s current trends in the political, historical, social, and cultural realms. Includes the Mexican Revolution of 1910, Cristeros War, PRI’s sphere of influence, student movements, Mexico’s current political system, U.S.-Mexico relations, and Mexico’s current transition towards democracy. Also includes different forms of cultural expressions such as literature, visual arts, film, song, and other written and multimedia sources.

Mexican Art History CS 135

Study of a broad spectrum of Mexico’s arts through its literature, music, theatre, dance, and visual arts from pre-Columbian times to the present. Topics may include various musical and literary genres, folkloric dances, sculpture, and paintings. Designed to increase knowledge and appreciation of general Mexican arts and culture. Exploration of Mexican history and social development as it is expressed in its artwork. Highlights include analytical approaches to cultural syncretism as well as field trips to performances, film screenings, and exhibitions to galleries and museums.

MCS 157 / TA 157

The study and practice of theatre as a vehicle for understanding global conditions of social injustice and working to create justice in local communities.

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Contemporary Mexican Literature CS 110

A survey of Mexican novels, prose and poetry from the Mexican Revolution to the present. Major landmark novels of Mexico will be examined in their social and historical context. Designed to acquaint non-Spanish major students with Mexican thought, values, and literary heritage relative to world literature.

Literature of Latin America CS 115

A survey of Latin American Literature which covers several epochs, genres, authors, cultures, countries, and literary movements in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Some countries will stand out more than others because of the accessibility of literary works in translation.