Quest 2 | SPT2520: Fiction Vs. Reality?

Mural of Monsignor Oscar Romero located in San Francisco.
Mural of Monsignor Oscar Romero located in San Francisco. Photo by alexandre alex on Unsplash.

Time and Location

SPRING 2026, Hybrid M W (F, asynchronous), Period 6 (12:50 p.m.-1:40 p.m.), Room CSE E222

Course Description

Examines how shared societal fictions justify exclusion of non-conformists. Focuses on Latin American pop culture from the 20th and 21st centuries. Analyzes the role of ideologies, stereotypes, and prejudices in shaping modern societies. Discusses impacts on human rights, democracy, and social inclusion. Utilizes interdisciplinary methods and encourages critical reflection.

Statement on Language Use in the Classroom

This course will be taught in Spanish, although some of the texts that we will study are in English. Any Quest 1 course with a minimum grade of “C” and [AP Spanish 3+] or [IB Spanish 4+] or [AICE A-E] or [SPN1121+] or [SPN1131+] or [SPN1601+].

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