Writing With and Without Words in Latin America

How has writing been imagined in Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present? In this interactive, project-based course, we will explore this question by studying a selection of case studies—from Mesoamerican pictograms to contemporary experimental writing—using the digital tool Telar, and various disciplinary approaches, including anthropology, history, and media studies.

This course offers 20 scholarships of $1,200 to enrolled students, to help offset the cost of unit fees. To apply for a course scholarship, students should follow the steps below. Award decisions will be made on a rolling basis, until funding runs out. 

1. Register for the course in GOLD ((FSSP students: program staff will register you in the course upon submission of your course preference form). 
2. Once registered, prepare a 300-500 word essay explaining why you are interested in the course. You may also share any information about pressing financial need, though this is optional.
3. Use your UCSB NetID to log in to the Summer Sessions Course Scholarship submission portal. Complete the simple digital submission form to upload your essay for consideration.