RTF 359 Latino Images in Film-W

Unique No. see course schedule

Faculty: Ramirez-Berg, C

Class Time: TTH 330P - 500P

Room: GEO 2.102

Discussion: T 500P - 730P

Room: CMA 3.116

Writing Comp: Y

Comm/Cult Req: Y

Closing Limit: 70

Cross-Listed LAS 322; MAS 374

PREREQUISITES

For RTF majors: upper-division standing and the following coursework with a grade of at least C in each: RTF 305, either 314 or 316, and 6 additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in RTF.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

This course does not require consent. Registration is open via the online registration system to all RTF majors.

FIRST CLASS DAY POLICY

Students must attend the first TWO classes and be on time or they will be dropped.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This class will investigate stereotyping in the American media by looking at how Hollywood films have portrayed Hispanics. The focus will be on Mexicans and Mexican-Americans, but Hollywood treatment of other Hispanic groups will also be discussed, and the concepts we cover are applicable to other stereotyped groups. The course will answer the following questions:

1. What is the history of Latino representation in Hollywood movies and TV?

1. What Latino stereotypes have developed?

2. What are the key sociological, psychological, and ideological theories about stereotyping?

4. Why have Latino been represented in these ways?

5. What does such representation signify about America, its movies, and its minorities?

6. How have Latino filmmakers responded to stereotyping by representing themselves in media?