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Although masks are now global symbols of Mexican culture, the origins and evolution of the mask in Mexico are often shrouded in mystery. This course explores masked representations and stories of masking across a wide variety of media, including movies, comics, novels, plays, and wrestling performances. The question of the mask in Mexico is examined in different historical, literary, social, and religious contexts, with particular focus given to the masks of saints, gods, wrestlers, bandits, and superheroes. This course provides students with a basic understanding of Mexican history from the 19th to the 21st century, as well as different ways to engage theoretically with one of Mexico’s most iconic cultural emblems. Class taught in Spanish. Writing intensive. Recommend Course Background: As.210.311 or equivalent.