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Jun 06, 2026
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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SPAN 673 - From Amazons to Zombies: Monsters in Latin AmericaCredit(s): 3
FROM AMAZONS TO ZOMBIES
Component: Lecture
Latin America has been defined by monsters. Explore monsters in popular culture, politics, indigenous beliefs, Christianity, Afro-Latin religions, historical and literary texts, and film. Through the study of Amazons, vampires, mummies, ghosts, cannibals, automata (robots), zombies, and aliens from outer space, we will analyze how monsters are used to police religious, ethnic, gender, and social differences.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Taught in Spanish.
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