SPAN 55.04 Humor and Politics in Latin American Literature, Film and Culture

Comedy and humor often serve to undermine cultural elitism and denounce social injustice. Many Latin American authors, filmmakers, and artists have used comedy and humor in politically subversive ways, but also as a way to legitimize the cultures and communities of the marginal and disenfranchised. This course will explore several theories of humor as well as Latin American traditions of humor.

Instructor

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Prerequisite

SPAN 20

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:LIT; WCult:NW

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