SPN 390 - Communication, Media and Journalism in Spanish

Reading, analyzing, writing, producing and publishing news and media material in Spanish. Emphasis will be on the new digital media culture of globalized Latin America, Latino USA and Spain in relation to specific historical and social contexts, power relations, gender and ethnic politics and ethical issues. The intersection of Latin American journalism and literature (the crónica), the new testimonial documentaries and the tensions between storytelling and information will be central in our multimedia work. The final group project will involve a multimedia digital publication in Spanish related to current events in Spanish speaking communities. Taught in Spanish. Formerly offered as SPN 399; not for credit in addition to SPN 399.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): SPN 312 or permission of the instructor

SBC: GLO, HFA+