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May 10, 2024
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SPAN 137 SC - Translating the Aztecs: Indigenous Cultures and Colonialism in Mexico
This course considers the translation of Aztec (Nahua) culture across time and mediums such as pictographic books, alphabetic writing, theatrical performance, and film. The moment of conquest will serve as a pivot as we trace a genealogy of indigenous cultural expression through these varied mediums from pre-Columbian times to the present, paying particular attention to alphabetized Nahuatl as a colonial tool of domination that complicates standard ideas of literacy. Against these ideas, students will explore, through artistic projects, alternatives to logocentric “literature.” Coursework includes introductory Nahuatl lessons, paleography using archival documents, and translation workshops.
Course Credit: 1.0
Offered: Every two years
Please refer to the course schedule on the Scripps Portal for current course offerings and details.
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