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Theatre The following classes are open to all students: THEA 2311 , THEA 2319 , THEA 2321 , THEA 3312 , THEA 3313 , THEA 3314 , THEA 3316 , THEA 3318 , THEA 3381 , THEA 3382 , THEA 4381 , THEA 4382 , THEA 4383 , THEA 4384 , THEA 4385 , THEA 5319 . Note: There are no performance opportunities for nontheatre majors.
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THEA 5224 - Costume Design II
Credits: 2
An introductory course for designers with emphasis on the application of design principles and the use of research materials.
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THEA 5225 - Lighting Design I
Credits: 2
The fundamentals of learning how to see, exploring the mind’s eye, and painting with light. Includes translating theatrical moments and music into lighting sketches, storyboards, and atmospheres, and developing points of view and approaches. Also, the fundamentals of the tools of the lighting designer and assistant skills and techniques.
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THEA 5226 - Lighting Design II
Credits: 2
The fundamentals of learning how to see, exploring the mind’s eye, and painting with light. Includes translating theatrical moments and music into lighting sketches, storyboards, and atmospheres, and developing points of view and approaches. Also, the fundamentals of the tools of the lighting designer and assistant skills and techniques.
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THEA 5258 - Photoshop
Credits: 2
A continuation of the exploration of tools for computer image creation (e.g., AutoCAD, MiniCAD, and Adobe Photoshop) and their applications.
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THEA 5259 - Advanced Design Skills
Credits: 2
Students learn advanced skills in theatrical design practice, including hand drafting, theatrical model-making, set sketching, and digital tablet drawing. Also, fashion illustration and an introduction to textiles.
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THEA 5275 - Lighting Automation I
Credits: 2
Advanced study in the field of automated lighting and control systems.
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THEA 5298 - Product Research and Development I
Credits: 2
Script analysis, background research, and performance design for the actor, designer, director, and dramaturg.
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THEA 5299 - Production Research and Development II
Credits: 2
Script analysis, background research, and performance design for the actor, designer, director, and dramaturg.
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THEA 5301 - Directed Study
Credits: 3
Directed study courses are not required and are taken only as needed; form and content are not predetermined. The student and the adviser decide what kind of activity or learning experience should occur. Before the end of the add-drop period, the student must arrange the course content and grading basis with the supervising faculty. Numbers are assigned to the student’s year status rather than by the subject matter.
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THEA 5303 - Acting I
Credits: 3
Focuses on defining a fundamental acting process, identifying behavioral blocks, channeling impulses into uncluttered and organic psychophysical connections, and using the text as a blueprint for action. Combines a mix of exercise, improvisation, and scene study with materials drawn from modern American realism and the early modernist plays of Ibsen, Strindberg, and Chekhov.
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THEA 5304 - Acting II
Credits: 3
Focuses on defining a fundamental acting process, identifying behavioral blocks, channeling impulses into uncluttered and organic psychophysical connections, and using the text as a blueprint for action. Combines a mix of exercise, improvisation, and scene study with materials drawn from modern American realism and the early modernist plays of Ibsen, Strindberg, and Chekhov.
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THEA 5319 - History of Design
Credits: 3
How and why do elements of design describe a culture? Students study design elements and their role in various historical cultures, including the relationships among fashion, art, architecture, and the decorative arts of selected time periods. For majors and nonmajors.
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THEA 5321 - Topics in Design I: Lighting
Credits: 3
Presents approaches to lighting design and poses specific design problems for the students to solve, with attention given to color composition, cueing, and production values. Focuses on Vari-Lite, Robe, and Martin experimentation.
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THEA 5351 - Scene Design III
Credits: 3
A continuation of the study of scene design incorporating individual class projects with the intensive study of style and genre.
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THEA 5352 - Scene Design IV
Credits: 3
A continuation of the study of scene design incorporating individual class projects with the intensive study of style and genre.
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THEA 5353 - Costume Design III
Credits: 3
An intermediate course with emphasis on play analysis, character relationships, and techniques of presentation.
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THEA 5354 - Costume Design IV
Credits: 3
An intermediate course with emphasis on play analysis, character relationships, and techniques of presentation.
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THEA 5355 - Lighting Design III
Credits: 3
Continued study in the art of lighting design. Explores advanced atmosphere creation, professional techniques, and specialized approaches. Professional assistantships are assigned to selected students.
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THEA 5356 - Lighting Design IV
Credits: 3
Continued study in the art of lighting design. Advanced atmosphere creation, professional techniques, and specialized approaches are explored. Professional assistantships are assigned to select students.
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THEA 5357 - Designing with Computers: Stage Photography
Credits: 3
An exploration of the tools for computer image creation (e.g., AutoCAD, MiniCAD, and Adobe Photoshop) and their applications.
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THEA 5363 - Plot and Paper Preparation
Credits: 3
Focuses on developing skills the Graduate Lighting Designer needs to present an accurate and complete design package for installation.
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THEA 5371 - Automated Lighting 2
Credits: 3
Students work with Vari-Lite, Robe, and Martin automated lighting fixtures while learning advanced programming skills.
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THEA 5373 - Draping I
Credits: 3
A study of pattern making that utilizes the three-dimensional approach of draping fabric on a dress form and the approach of drafting patterns by formula. Students learn to drape a basic bodice, skirt, and collars, to create a basic sleeve pattern by formula, and to manipulate these patterns to achieve a variety of shapes.
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THEA 5374 - Draping II
Credits: 3
Exploration of period dress from a draping point of view.
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THEA 5375 - Theatre Technology 5: Lighting Automation
Credits: 3
Advanced studies in the field of automated lighting and control systems. Students will explore top brands of intelligent lighting equipment, learning to program and provide simple repair and upkeep of equipment.
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THEA 5379 - Computer-Assisted Design I
Credits: 3
Students learn the fundamentals of computer-assisted design, using VectorWorks and Spotlight, in application for the theatre. Emphasizes 2-D work and includes 3-D work. Prerequisite: Knowledge of mechanical drawing and its conventions.
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THEA 5380 - Computer-Assisted Design II
Credits: 3
Uses VectorWorks as the primary drafting software, with a focus on modeling scenic and lighting designs, organization of the drawing layouts, rendering techniques, and lighting-specific CAD tools.
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THEA 5382 - Automated Lighting 3: Busking
Credits: 3
Focuses on creating a library of techniques that will permit the lighting designer to Busk.
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THEA 5398 - Production Research and Development I
Credits: 3
Script analysis, background research, and performance design for actors, designers, and directors.
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THEA 5399 - Production Research and Development II
Credits: 3
Script analysis, background research, and performance design for actors, designers, and directors.
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Trombone |
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TROM 3100 - Private Study: Trombone
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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TROM 3200 - Private Study: Trombone
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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Trumpet |
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TRPT 3100 - Private Study: Trumpet
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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TRPT 3200 - Private Study: Trumpet
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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Tuba |
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TUBA 3100 - Private Study: Tuba
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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TUBA 3200 - Private Study: Tuba
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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Violin |
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VIOL 3100 - Private Study: Violin
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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VIOL 3200 - Private Study: Violin
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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Viola |
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VLA 3100 - Private Study: Viola
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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VLA 3200 - Private Study: Viola
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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Voice and Vocal Coaching |
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VOIC 3100 - Private Study: Voice
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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VOIC 3200 - Private Study: Voice
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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VOIC 4118 - Vocal Coaching
Credits: 1
Vocal coaching for undergraduate voice majors only. The instructor coaches the singer on diction and interpretation of art song and aria.
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Women’s and Gender Studies |
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WGST 1395 - Special Topics Abroad in Women’s and Gender Studies
Credits: 3
Course offered in SMU-approved international programs. Prior approval by the director is required. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be applied toward the minor in women’s and gender studies.
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WGST 2309 - Lesbian and Gay Literature and Film: Minority Discourse and Social Power
Credits: 3
The exploration, through literature and film, of the struggles by gay men and lesbians to create social identities and achieve human rights. Study of key cultures and pivotal historical periods in the West from ancient Greece to contemporary America.
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WGST 2322 - Gender: Images and Perspectives
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary examination of the ways femininity and masculinity have been represented in the past and present, with attention to what is constant and what changes.
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WGST 2395 - Special Topics Abroad in Women’s and Gender Studies
Credits: 3
Course offered in SMU-approved international programs. Prior approval by the director is required.
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WGST 3310 - Gender and Human Rights
Credits: 3
Introduction to global women’s human rights and other intersections of human rights and gender, such as abuse of children’s rights, gender-based violence, health and reproductive rights, and evolving concepts of sexual rights.
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WGST 3328 - Gender Violence: Anthropological Perspectives
Credits: 3
This course examines how gender-based violence shapes individual subjectivities and collective experiences, material realities, and psychological states, as well as the impacts of interventions on intimate, interpersonal, local, and global scales.
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WGST 3380 - Human Sexuality
Credits: 3
This course explores the biosocial aspects of human sexuality and sex behaviors. A multidisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective will be used to address a wide range of theoretical and pragmatic sexual issues.
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WGST 3395 - Special Topics Abroad in Women’s and Gender Studies
Credits: 3
Course offered in SMU-approved international programs. Prior approval by the director is required.
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WGST 4109 - Independent Study
Credits: 1
Supervised practicum and/or directed readings on specific problems or themes formulated by the student under faculty guidance. Director approval required.
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WGST 4209 - Independent Study
Credits: 2
Supervised practicum and/or directed readings on specific problems or themes formulated by the student under faculty guidance. Director approval required.
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WGST 4309 - Independent Study
Credits: 3
Supervised practicum and/or directed readings on specific problems or themes formulated by the student under faculty guidance. Director approval required.
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WGST 4385 - Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies
Credits: 3
Offers experience with organizations serving women or addressing women’s and gender issues, with volunteer opportunities in the community, or with varied potential careers.
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WGST 4395 - Special Topics Abroad in Women’s and Gender Studies
Credits: 3
Course offered in SMU-approved international programs. Prior approval by the director is required.
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WGST 5310 - Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies I
Credits: 3
Study of a theme, issue, or topic relevant to the study of women, gender, and/or sexuality. The syllabus and assignments must be approved by a committee consisting of the professor of record, the WGST director, and a faculty member who teaches courses in the WGST program. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the WGST Certificate Program.
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World Languages and Literatures All WL/WLAN courses are conducted in English.
| Chinese Culture and Literature |
WL 3310, WL 3325, WL 3397 |
| Francophone Culture and Literature |
WL 3309, WL 3317, WL 3327, WL 3328, WL 3330, WL 3341, WL 3355, WL 3361 (SMU-in-Paris only), WL 3362, WL 3363, WL 3365 (elective does not count toward the French major), WL 4310, WL 4365 |
| German Culture and Literature |
WL 3318, WL 3369, WL 3374, WL 3379 |
| Italian Culture and Literature |
WL 2395, WL 3319, WL 3378, WL 3390 (FILM 3390), WL 3391, WL 3393, WL 3394 |
| Russian Culture and Literature |
WL 3323 (HIST 2323), WL 3331, WL 3332 |
| Hispanophone Culture and Literature |
WL 2330, WL 3303, WL 3305, WL 3306, WL 3324, WL 3360, WL 3364, WL 3371, WL 3372, WL 3373, WL 3376, WL 3377, WL 3382, WL 3396, WL 4345 |
| Linguistics |
WL 3308, WL 3342, WL 3375 |
| Transnational/Interdisciplinary Cultural and Literary Studies |
WL 3301, WL 3302, WL 3316, WL 3340, WL 3349, WL 3350, WL 3359, WL 3380, WL 3381, WL 4311 |
| Internship |
WL 4185, WL 4285, WL 4385 |
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WL 2330 - Formation of the Spanish Identity: Heroes, Villains, and Outcasts in History, Literature, and Art
Credits: 3
This course deepens students’ knowledge of the civilization of Spain through an interdisciplinary overview of some of the nation’s most famous and contentious figures and phenomena that have participated in the definition of the nation. We will discuss and debate in class these figures in relation to the identity and ethos of Spaniards. Students explore a variety of readings and media, and produce written assignments, presentations, debates, and group work in class. Students are expected to demonstrate an inquisitive position and sensitivity with respect to cultural phenomena that may differ from their own.
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WL 2355 - Literature and Theology: Catholic Thought From Augustine to the Present
Credits: 3
Studies the Catholic vision of God and humanity in its development from antiquity to the present, through autobiographies, novels, poetry, film, and theology.
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WL 2395 - Italian Culture
Credits: 3
Significant aspects of Italian culture and thought, beginning with the age of Dante, are presented from poetry, prose, drama, journalism, architecture, the fine arts, music, and film.
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WL 3301 - Introduction to Literary Translation
Credits: 3
Explores the art and practice of literary translation by examining the ways in which language and ideas travel across linguistic and cultural boundaries. Students should have a working knowledge of a source language, in order to develop strategies to create clean and compelling literary translations into English.
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WL 3302 - Ethnoviolence: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Credits: 3
An introduction to ethnoviolence (violence or the threat of violence based on one’s race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation) from a comparative, global, and critical framework that synthesizes sociology; colonial studies; communications; and ethnic, religious, historical, and gender studies.
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WL 3303 - Topics in Spanish Civilization
Credits: 3
A topical exploration of Spanish culture and society, with particular emphasis on artistic and sociological aspects. The topic explored varies by instructor.
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WL 3304 - Special Topics: Spanish Literature Translation
Credits: 3
Topics may vary.
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WL 3305 - Special Topics: Latin American Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
Reading of masterworks of Latin American authors. Readings will vary from term to term and will be selected for their relevance to a particular period, genre, or theme.
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WL 3306 - Chicano Cultural Heritage
Credits: 3
A study of the Chicano/mestizo cultural identity in the Southwest. Includes readings from selected contemporary authors as well as from the early recorded contacts between Native Americans and their European conquerors.
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WL 3308 - Introduction to General Linguistics
Credits: 3
This course is an introduction to the field of linguistics, which is concerned with the study of human language in the broadest sense.
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WL 3309 - French Cinema: 1945 to the Present
Credits: 3
Uses cultural studies theory to explore the evolution of the French national identity from the end of the Nazi occupation of France in 1945 to the present day.
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WL 3310 - Transnational Chinese Cinema
Credits: 3
Introduces films produced in the People’s Republic, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. In considering cinema as a sign system for the construction of sociocultural and aesthetic meanings, this course examines different national identities and film genres. Students learn to understand non-Western cultural texts and to analyze cinematic representations.
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WL 3316 - Revolutions in Thought: Continental Philosophy from Marx to Derrida
Credits: 3
Survey of key thinkers and schools in continental philosophy from the mid-19th to late 20th century. Focuses on the historical context of philosophical movements, their influence, and their relationship to one another.
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WL 3317 - French Gastronomy and Culture
Credits: 3
Introduction to French gastronomy through history and culture.
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WL 3318 - Migration, Asylum, and Human Rights in German-Speaking Contexts
Credits: 3
Explores German debates around migration, asylum, and citizenship through various texts (legal, political, literary) from the 1950s to the present.
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WL 3319 - The Italian American Experience: An Introduction
Credits: 3
Focuses on the impact of the Italian American presence in the United States by looking at the historical, political, literary, and artistic experiences of Italian immigrants and their descendants.
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WL 3323 - Russian Culture
Credits: 3
Significant aspects of Russian thought and culture at its various stages of development are presented and illustrated by examples from literature, folklore, prose, drama, journalism, architecture, the fine arts, and music.
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WL 3324 - Life Stories from Spain: How Do We Tell the Story of a Life?
Credits: 3
Focuses on different interpretations of the life stories and textual production of Spanish figures from the medieval period through the twentieth century. Students may not receive credit for both WL 3324 and SPAN 4375 .
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WL 3325 - Perspective on Modern China
Credits: 3
Survey of China in the 20th century in terms of cultural trends, literature, and cinema. Stresses the interactions between reality and representation, between author and reader and/or audience, and between text and interpretation. Emphasizes close reading of texts or viewing of films, followed by critical analysis.
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WL 3326 - Introduction to French Cinema
Credits: 3
An introduction to French cinema’s major works, filmmakers, and trends with an emphasis on the historic and cultural context of this cinema.
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WL 3327 - Les Misérables
Credits: 3
Reading and analysis of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece Les Misérables.
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WL 3328 - French Women Writers
Credits: 3
Introduction to French women novelists from the 19th to the 21st century.
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WL 3329 - French Muslim Citizens and the Algerian War: The Harkis
Credits: 3
Focuses on the Harkis, the Muslim Algerian loyalists who served as auxiliaries in the French Army during the Algerian War from 1954 to 1962. Examines the Harkis as neither fully French nor Algerian through historical readings, visual media (films and documentaries), and popular culture. Meet once a week for 3 hours.
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WL 3330 - Migration, Occupation, and Independence in North African Cinema
Credits: 3
An introduction to the cinemas of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Chad, and Mali. The course explores the themes of migration, occupation, and independence in both individual and national terms.
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WL 3331 - Survey: Russian Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
Russian literature from the 18th century to the present. Works by Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, Solzhenitsyn, and others.
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WL 3332 - Special Topics: Russian Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches vary from term to term.
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WL 3340 - Semiotics and Interpretation
Credits: 3
Semiotics is the study of how meaning is produced and communicated. This course explores semiotic approaches to the interpretation of the most complex of all human communications: literary texts.
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WL 3341 - The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda
Credits: 3
An introduction to 1994 Rwanda genocide that seeks to understand not only its origins but also its sociological, ethical, and human rights implications.
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WL 3342 - Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice: An Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Credits: 3
This introduction to sociolinguistics, the scientific study of language systems in their social context, explores sociolinguistic research on the realities of linguistic diversity, especially related to social injustice.
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WL 3349 - The African Diaspora: Literature and History of Black Liberation
Credits: 3
Black literature played an important role in bringing on the collapse of the European colonial order, and it remains a major force in the struggle against neocolonialism today. The course explores links between literature and politics, literature and history, and thought and action in 20th-century Africa and the Caribbean. Readings and lectures are supplemented by class discussion, films, and videotapes about the Caribbean and Africa.
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WL 3350 - Existentialism and Literature
Credits: 3
Existentialist perspectives on society, individual responsibility, politics, and war as presented in key literary texts by Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, Malraux, Sarte, Camus, Ellison, and others.
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WL 3355 - Tradition, Community, and Identity in African Cinema
Credits: 3
Uses cultural studies theory to explore evolutions of African identity (individual, collective, and national) in the postcolonial period.
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WL 3359 - Masculinities: Images and Perspectives
Credits: 3
The representation of male sex roles in Western literature, from Achilles to James Bond. Open to juniors and seniors; sophomores by permission of instructor.
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WL 3360 - Immigrant Representations in Contemporary Spanish Cinema
Credits: 3
Analyzes the interaction between film, political discourse, and applied ethics in Spain. Students focus on and analyze filmic accounts of immigration as observed by Spaniards. Examines important ethical theories related to immigrant rights and their social perception. Provides a cross-cultural, interdisciplinary, and comparative framework of study. A special emphasis is placed on understanding cinema language, ethical, and philosophical theories.
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WL 3362 - Postcolonial France
Credits: 3
A multidisciplinary course providing an introduction to, or better understanding of, some of the most passionate debates on assimilation, difference, and multiculturalism that have emerged in France in recent years.
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WL 3363 - Figuring the Feminine
Credits: 3
The feminist inquiry in France from the Middle Ages to the present. Texts by women that bear witness to women’s struggles for civil, social, and political adulthood.
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WL 3364 - Cuban Civilization and Culture
Credits: 3
Introduces students to Cuba and deepens their understanding of Cuban culture. Students will become familiar with milestone events that have shaped the nation’s identity. An emphasis is placed on the role of the USA as an important factor affecting the Cuban society.
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WL 3365 - Special Topics French Literature in Translation
Credits: 3
Texts, periods, and thematic and critical approaches will vary from term to term.
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WL 3369 - Perspectives on Modern Germany
Credits: 3
A multidisciplinary survey of the German heritage, with emphasis on Germany’s quest for identity and unity. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
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WL 3371 - Latin America Through Film
Credits: 3
An exploration of key cultural themes, historical contexts, and cinematography concepts through the analysis of films portraying Latin American countries and their people. This course is an equivalent of SPAN 4365 . Students may only take WL 3371 or SPAN 4365 .
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WL 3372 - Relocating Latinos and Their Cultures
Credits: 3
Examines the multidisciplinary field of Latino/a Studies to better understand the place of Latinos in the U.S. A selection of texts from a variety of disciplines will inform our discussions of the major themes addressed: identity, immigration (history), language, education, and culture.
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WL 3373 - The Short Story in Latin America
Credits: 3
Introduces important writers from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and Puerto Rico, as well as U.S. Latino/a writers. Examines how these different authors articulate their perspectives about cultural, social, and political dynamics through short stories. Students may only take WL 3373 or SPAN 5338 .
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WL 3374 - Sex, Gender, and Identity in Germany from the Late 19th Century to the Present
Credits: 3
Explores the definitions of homosexuality and gender identities and the historical experiences of gays and women in Germany from the late 19th century to the present.
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