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Latin Lovers: Love, Sex & Popular Culture
LLCU 249/3.0
This course explores the emergence, development, and criticism of the Latin Lover figure in the West, from the creation of the archetypical Don Juan in the 17th century to contemporary Hollywood representation of Italian and Latin‐American lovers.
Please note: This course is typically offered in the fall term - every other year
Learning Outcomes
After completing LLCU 249, students will be able to:
- Describe the cultural evolution of the Don Juan figure from the archetypical seventeenth century "Trickster of Seville" to contemporary renderings in Italian and Hispanic cinema.
- Reference several appropriations of the Don Juan myth by Moliere, Da Ponte and Mozart, E.T.A Hoffman, Zorrilla, and George Bernard Shaw, among others.
- Illustrate the emergence of the Latin Lover imagery.
- Analyze the relationship between the Don Juan/Latin Lover figure and challenging notions of masculinity in the Western world.
- Explain the problematic sexual politics that shape the Don Juan/Latin Lover narratives.
- Apply cultural and aesthetic critiques to challenge the myth of Don Juan, both in literature and film.
- Evaluate the ways in which notions of class, race, and gender define the multiple interpretations of the Don Juan/Latin Lover characters.
Description
LLCU 249, Latin Lovers: Love, Sex, and Popular Culture is designed for first and second year students from a wide range of academic backgrounds including languages, literatures, gender studies, film, cultural studies, music, philosophy, or anyone interested in Western culture in general.
The course explores the emergence, development, and criticism of the Latin Lover figure in the West, from the creation of the archetypical Don Juan in the seventeenth-century to contemporary Hollywood representations of Italian and Latin American “Latin lovers”. We will explore notions of masculinity and gender, race and class, and study how the multiple cultural representations of the Don Juan myth — both in literature and film— have preserved or challenged damaging stereotypes of Hispanic and Mediterranean men and women.
Students in the humanities may register for this course as an elective or as part of their major, medial or minor programs in LLCU.
Terms
To be determined
Course Dates:
TBD
Exam Dates:
TBD
Evaluation
15% Answers to Module Questions (Weekly)
15% Online Group Discussions (Weekly)
20% Midterm Essay (Week 9)
20% Two Short Written Responses (Weeks 6, 12)
30% Final Proctored Exam (Exam Period)
**Evaluation Subject to Change**
Final Examination
Students must write their exam on the day and time scheduled by the University. The start time may vary slightly depending on the off-campus exam centre. Do not schedule vacations, appointments, etc., during the exam period.
Instructor
Professor Claudio Palomares Salas (cps1@queensu.ca)
Textbooks and Materials
ASO reserves the right to make changes to the required material list as received by the instructor before the course starts. Please refer to the Campus Bookstore website at http://www.campusbookstore.com/Textbooks/Search-Engine to obtain the most up-to-date list of required materials for this course before purchasing them.
There is no textbook for the course. All readings and films will be available on onQ.
**Materials Subject to Change**
Time Commitment
Students can expect to spend approximately 9-10 hours a week (114 hours per term) in study and online activity for LLCU 249.
Course Resources
About SOLUS
About OnQ
onQ is Queen's online learning platform. You'll log into onQ to access your course. All materials related to your course—notes, readings, videos, recordings, discussion forums, assignments, quizzes, groupwork, tutorials, and help—will be on the onQ site.
About Credit Units
Queen’s courses are weighted in credit units. A typical one-term course is worth 3.0 units, and a typical two-term course is worth 6.0 units. You combine these units to create your degree. A general (three-year) BA or BSc requires a total of 90 credit units.
Computer Requirements
To take an online course, you’ll need a high speed internet connection as well as a microphone and speakers to be able to watch videos, hear sounds, and participate in interactive online activities. A webcam is recommended but not necessary.
System Requirements:
Computer Specifications
- Windows 8.1 or newer
- OSX 10.13 (High Sierra) or newer
- Dual Core 2 GHz processor
- 4 GB RAM
- Soundcard
- USB Headset
- Webcam
Supported Browsers
- Chrome (preferred - latest version)
- Firefox (latest version)
- Safari is not recommended as it causes several known issues in onQ
- Edge is not recommended as it causes several known issues in onQ
Internet Connection
- Wired high speed access: Cable or better
- Wifi is not recommended
Java
- Latest version
Media Player
- Flash (latest version)
Adobe Reader
- Latest Version
Dates/Deadlines
The deadlines for new applications to Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are in our Upcoming Application Dates section.
Grading Scheme
The information below is intended for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Academic Regulations in other Faculties may differ.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point |
| A+ | 4.30 |
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.70 |
| B+ | 3.30 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.70 |
| C+ | 2.30 |
| C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.70 |
| D+ | 1.30 |
| D | 1.00 |
| D- | 0.70 |
| F | 0.00 |
GPA Calculators
Have your SOLUS grade report handy and then follow the link to the Arts and Science GPA calculators.
How does this affect my academics?
See the GPA and Academic Standing page.
Follow the link above for an explanation of how the GPA system affects such things as the Dean’s Honour List, requirements to graduate, and academic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Grading Scheme
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees vary depending when you start, your year, faculty, and program. Fees for Summer Term 2018 first-year Distance Career Arts & Science Domestic students are as follows: for a 3.0-unit course, $685.90; for a 6.0-unit course, $1371.80 See also Tuition and Fees.
Campus Bookstore
All textbooks can be purchased at Queen’s Campus Bookstore.
Non-Queen’s Students
All Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are open to students at other universities. Before applying as a visiting student, request a Letter of Permission from your home university that states that you have permission to take the course and apply it to your degree. See also Apply.
Academic Integrity
Please see Queen’s policy statement on academic integrity for information on how to complete an online course honestly.
