SPAN 52 - Culture and Revolution in the Americas
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 will examine 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 various genres and media, we will delve into topics such as identity, liberty, governance, legitimacy, violence, trauma, and the construction of history. Taught in English. There may be a discussion section in Spanish depending on the enrollment.
Juan Pablo Lupi
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