SPAN3510: Issues in Hispanic Cultures

In this course, we will explore specific cultural issues or practices from different time periods and areas of the Spanish or Portuguese-speaking world. The focused study of the class topic will be framed within a broader exploration of the historical, cultural, political, economic, and ideological contexts within which it has arisen. Through the study of the diverse topics explored in different classes, students will gain an appreciation for the diversity of histories and cultures in the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world and develop the skills to engage in a critical practice of cultural analysis. A wide variety of cultural texts and social practices may be studied, including, but not limited to, literary, philosophical, critical and essayistic texts, films and documentaries, visual art, social movements and various forms of political activism, political treaties, historical documents, etc. Topics vary and are specified in the class schedule. Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in SPAN 3104W or SPAN 3105W or TLDO 3104 or TLDO 3105 or VENZ 3104 or VENZ 3512 or ARGN 3104W or SPAN 3104v or SPAN 3105v or instructor consent.

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