What is a “revolution”? What do art and literature tell us about revolutionary movements and the hopes, promises, and memories associated with them? This course examines these questions focusing on some of the major revolutionary episodes in the history of the Americas: the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804), the Wars of Independence in Spanish America (1810-1824), the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), and the Cuban Revolution (1959). Through the analysis of artistic and literary pieces across variousgenres and media, we delve into topics such as identity, liberty, governance, legitimacy, violence, trauma, and the construction of history. Taught in English.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Juan Pablo Lupi
3.9
24 reviews
BUCHN1934
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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ILP 3209
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14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
25 / 25 Full

GIRV 2120
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
0 / 25 Cancelled

GIRV 2129
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14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
0 / 25 Cancelled

SPAN 52 Lupi J P Winter 2025 Total: 45
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3.9
SPAN52 . 6 Months Ago

I loved class with Professor Lupi! He is very sweet, understanding, and genuinely wants the best for all of his students. My TA Vanessa was also amazing! Not the easiest GE I've ever taken, but it wasn't super hard at all! Highly recommend!

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SPAN52 . 8 Months Ago

This class was unthinkable. Lupi is a very passionate professor. The class was very reading heavy. There were biweekly discussion posts, 4 online quizzes, 2 exams, and 1 paper. You can lowkey finesse not doing the readings but still getting a decent grade. It isn't the most easy GE but it suffices.

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SPAN52 . 8 Months Ago

Professor Lupi is an amazing lecturer! He is engaging and wants the class to discuss the topics. It was the first time he taught SPAN52 and it was organized and and an exciting topic to learn about. There was lots of reading but no textbook. He also listened to us and took our suggestions for the class. An easy and interesting GE!

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SPAN102 . 5 Months Ago

LAIS 10 class: Professor Lupi doesn't even lecture, he has other professors from different departments lecture each week. 3 Essays for the entire quarter which sum up grade. Grading depends on TA . Section is mando with a group project. Do not take class if you cheeks at writing.

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SPAN185 . 2 Years Ago

Knowledgeable and accommodating professor. Workload varies depending on the class he teaches, but this one in particular was heavy in writing (weekly essays for weeks 3-6~), but was an easy grader if you're already a good writer. Can be intimidating class at first but you'll realize it's easy and you just have to get through the weekly workload.

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SPAN102 . 3 Years Ago

Never met a professor with no amount of compassion. Really disliked him. Horrible human being.

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