Romance Languages and Literatures

Classes

RLL 1000 : Special Studies

Studies in one of the areas not included in the languages, literatures and civilizations usually offered, e.g., Polish, Romanian and Ukrainian; readings and discussions.

Credits

Credits 3

RLL 2221 : Latinx Cultural Studies

The purpose of this course is to examine the experiences of different Latino communities living in the United States (Puerto Rican, Cuban, Domican and Mexican) through literature, film, music, art and popular culture. Topics to be discussed include experiences of migration, identity formation and negotiation in terms of race, gender, sexuality and class, bilingualism and code switching, and marketing geared toward the Latino community.

Credits

Credits 3

RLL 3412 : Topics

Advanced study of topics of special interest in Italian, French or Spanish literary and/or cultural studies. May be repeated for credit if topic changes. Taught in English.

Credits

Credits 3

RLL 3420 : The Renaissance

Advanced studies in the culture and art of the Renaissance, explored either by way of an overall European perspective, or with a specific focus on Italy, France, and Spain. Taught in English.

Credits

Credits 3

RLL 3430 : European Intellectual Thought

Overarching topics and common themes in the European Intellectual thought, as outlined in literature, philosophy, and art from the middle ages to the present. Readings in English translation will touch upon the Spanish, French, Italian, British, and German traditions. Taught in English.

Credits

Credits 3

RLL 3440 : The Postcolonial Perspective

Theories related to colonization and postcolonial representation are examined either in several geographical areas simultaneously, or are applied to a specific literary/cultural tradition.

Credits

Credits 3