SPAN 317Afro-Latin America

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Spanish
Cross-listed: BLKST 317

When it runs

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The African diaspora is central to understanding the historical development and contemporary expressions of Latin American identity. Through the study of historical events, cultural production, and current affairs, this course examines African cultural legacies in Latin America, and explains the economic, societal, and political challenges faced by Afro-Latin Americans today.

Prerequisites

Complete 1 of the following
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
- Enrolled in Black Studies Diploma, or Fundamentals of Anti-Racist Communication Diploma

Antirequisites

None listed.

Notes

Taught in English.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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The prof was a fun guy, he is so nice. The class had 6 students in it so i'll be surprised if it runs again. He gives you creative freedom, takes feedback, he teaches the new information extremely well and it is a fun culture class.

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