The parameters of race vary in the political and public discourses of the Americas, where cultural complexity translates the historical entanglements between African, European and Native American heritage. In the aftermath of the Ferguson riots of August 2014, the uneven power relations, and the recent presidential elections, the topic of race in the United States allows for centuries-old controversies to reignite. The individual definition of racial constructs gains meaning through human interaction and intercultural contact. Since literature and media emerge as spaces of (re)negotiation and expression of racial identity, this seminar will cover African-American writing, visual arts, music, film, and stand-up comedy, with a focus on group discussions in class and close text reading. Taking an inter-American perspective, the course aims at mapping a series of theoretical approaches to racial identity as they emerge in literature and media in the United States. Please note that the first session of this course will take place on April 28!
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