Courses - Spring 2025
CMLT235
Examination of key works by writers of the African Diaspora. Relationship among black people across multiple geographic spaces; Africa, the Caribbean, the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Specific historical, cultural, and literary contexts; themes such as gender, sexuality, migration, slavery, freedom, and equality. Readings may include literary texts (fiction, poetry, drama), music and film. All readings in English, but drawn from multiple languages of the black diaspora, including English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
CMLT275
Cross-listed with: WGSS275.
Credit only granted for: WMST275, CMLT275 or WGSS275.
Formerly: WMST275.
Comparative study of selected works by women writers of several countries, exploring points of intersection and divergence in women's literary representations.
CMLT280
Cross-listed with: CINE280.
Credit only granted for: CINE280, FILM298D or CMLT280.
Formerly: FILM298D.
Comparative study of a variety of film traditions from around the world, including cinema from Hollywood, Europe, Asia and developing countries, with a stress on different cultural contexts for film-making and viewing.
Cross-listed with FILM298D. Credit only granted for: CMLT280 or FILM298D.
CMLT386
Experiential Learning
Credits:
3 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
Restriction: Junior standing or higher; and permission of ARHU-English department.
CMLT398I
Special Topics in Comparative Studies; Latinx/e Creative Writing: Home and Identity
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Cross-listed with SPAN359W and USLT328P. Credit will be only granted for SPAN359W, CMLT398I, or USLT328P.
Explores the idea of home and identity through texts by contemporary Latin American and Latine/x writers. Students will complete frequent writing exercises in generative workshops and respond critically to colleagues work. Other significant topics include food, memory, mental health, and community. Readings include fiction, essays, and poetry. Authors might include Elizabeth Acevedo, Sandra Cisneros, Mark Oshiro, Jaime Cortez, Angie Cruz, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Alejandro Zambra, Maya Chinchilla, Julian Randall, Lorraine Avila, Natalie Diaz, Elisabet Velasquez, Ariana Brown,Yesika Salgado, and Jose Olivarez. Writing will be in Spanish for Spanish minors and majors and in English for students in other majors. Everyone is welcome! Taught in English.
Explores the idea of home and identity through texts by contemporary Latin American and Latine/x writers. Students will complete frequent writing exercises in generative workshops and respond critically to colleagues work. Other significant topics include food, memory, mental health, and community. Readings include fiction, essays, and poetry. Authors might include Elizabeth Acevedo, Sandra Cisneros, Mark Oshiro, Jaime Cortez, Angie Cruz, Jenny Torres Sanchez, Alejandro Zambra, Maya Chinchilla, Julian Randall, Lorraine Avila, Natalie Diaz, Elisabet Velasquez, Ariana Brown,Yesika Salgado, and Jose Olivarez. Writing will be in Spanish for Spanish minors and majors and in English for students in other majors. Everyone is welcome! Taught in English.
CMLT699
Independent Study
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg
CMLT799
Master's Thesis Research
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
S-F
CMLT898
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
Reg
CMLT899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
6
Grad Meth:
S-F
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