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HIST 309: Knowledge, Power and the Production of History in Latin America (HC)

History 309: Knowledge, Power and the Production of History in Latin America (Rosas) Fall 2022

Murals as Remembrance

   

El Salvador mural with Archbishop Romero, photo by Alison Mckellar, 2007 (Source: flickr, Creative Commons license) 

Introduction

This guide focuses on the topics in your course and outlines research strategies and resources for your final project.  Use the searches and linked examples as jumping off points for exploration.

The Background Information page will help in developing your research question and understanding the broader context for your specific topic.  Journal Articles and Books will give you material for cultural and historical analyses.  Primary Sources provides more direct information from historical time periods.  Using visual mages can often give new information, not otherwise available, about intended audience and associated social and cultural meanings.