COMM 4640 - Latin@ Rhetorics

3 hours

Examines the ways in which discourse is created, circulates and constitutes contemporary understandings of “Latin@-ness” in the United States. Uses a critical rhetorical lens to investigate how Latin@ identity, community and politics have come to be meaningful in the contemporary United States. Topics include histories of Latin@ experience in the United States, (intersecting) performances/expressions of Latin@ identity, borders/bordering, and popular representations of Latin@s.

Prerequisite(s): Communication Studies majors must complete COMM 3010 with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling; minors and other majors must complete COMM 2140.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $23