Courses :: Module, SING IT LIKE SHAKIRA! LATINX STARS ON THE GLOBAL STAGE

	Overview
	How has Latinx identity become a cultural brand and multi-millionaire industry? How can we relate the dynamics of the global media to the political ambitions and social dilemmas of Latin America? This course will introduce students to some of the most relevant events in Latin American history by focusing on the lives and works of its most impactful celebrities. Our list will include music and movie stars such as Shakira and Jennifer L�pez, athletes like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, but also political figures-turned-pop icons such as Evita and Che Guevara. In this way, we will regard Latin American cultural identity as inherently global, marked by the legacy of colonialism as much as by its contemporary circulation in the international media. We will examine the role of music, cinema, and entertainment as paradigmatic means of expressing and debating issues of race, gender, sexuality, class, and (neo)colonialism.

Overview

How has Latinx identity become a cultural brand and multi-millionaire industry? How can we relate the dynamics of the global media to the political ambitions and social dilemmas of Latin America? This course will introduce students to some of the most relevant events in Latin American history by focusing on the lives and works of its most impactful celebrities. Our list will include music and movie stars such as Shakira and Jennifer L�pez, athletes like Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, but also political figures-turned-pop icons such as Evita and Che Guevara. In this way, we will regard Latin American cultural identity as inherently global, marked by the legacy of colonialism as much as by its contemporary circulation in the international media. We will examine the role of music, cinema, and entertainment as paradigmatic means of expressing and debating issues of race, gender, sexuality, class, and (neo)colonialism.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Identify key cultural debates and social conflicts in Latin American history. Examine and interrogate the figure of the Latinx celebrity in the global media. Formulate close-reading analyses of films, music videos, lyrics, and TV shows. Undertake independent research and present interpretations of Latin American culture through academic writing. Demonstrate teamwork skills through creative group projects.

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