Science Fiction and the Global Era
HSBC Bank USA of Miami presents:
GLOBAL NARRATIVES AND LATIN AMERICAN
TRANSNATIONAL CULTURES SYMPOSIA SERIES
“Latin America Writes Back: Science Fiction and the Global Era”
An International Symposium presented at the University of Florida
October 27-29, 2005
This symposium reflects the growing interest in science fiction in Latin America. It explores the innovation and transformation of the popular genres of science fiction and fantasy as they are used by Latin American artists to portray their reality in the globalized world. Authors, filmmakers, and critics will discuss contemporary works—both literary and cinematic—of Latin American science fiction and fantasy, focusing on the genre’s challenge to the literary canon, its transformation of the concepts of city and urbanization, the growing presence of female characters and feminist approaches, and the role of technology in developing countries.
Co- Sponsors
- The Office for Research and Graduate Programs,
- Center for Latin American Studies,
- Transnational and Global Studies,
- University of Florida International Center,
- Department of Romance Languages and Literatures,
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
