LALS 235 - Picturing Transnational Indigenous Sovereignty in the Americas Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as AMST 235 ) This course examines identities, memories, and social movements of and by Indigenous peoples depicted through film and video in Turtle Island and Abya Yala (North and Latin America). Students learn about visual representations, Indigenous sovereignty, and Indigenous futures by juxtaposing Indigenous communities past and present struggles. They also critically analyze the different actors, such as nation-states, non-profit organizations, individuals, and collectives, that produce dramas, independent films, and documentaries.
This course addresses several questions: How has the discourse around Indigeneity transformed from the 20th century to the 21st century? How does the nation-state inform certain Indigenous representations? How can we think about Indigeneity in terms of self-performativity, autonomy, and solidarity instead of authenticity? How do Indigenous communities challenge authenticity and self-represent themselves through visual mediums, which they often seek to decolonize? Candy Martinez.
Two 75-minute periods.
Course Format: CLS
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