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SPAN0340B-S10

Spanish Identities

Representations of Social, Cultural, and Political Identities in Spain
In this course we will study the different representations of Spanish culture and politics. We will emphasize specific aspects that make Spain richly varied: SpainĀ“s breathtaking reinvention and reaffirmation of its own identity after the Disaster of 1898, religious customs and conflicts, gender relations, political values of Spaniards. At the same time, the cultural impact of Don Quixote, Goya, Lorca, republicanism and dictatorship, civil war, flamenco, bullfighting, and soccer. Works to be discussed include a short selection of literary pieces, cultural, visual, musical, and film representations. This course is recommended for students planning to study in Spain. (SPAN 0220 or equivalent) 3 hrs. lect. disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22610
Subject Code:
SPAN
Course Number:
0340
Section Identifier:
B

Course

SPAN 0340

All Sections in Spring 2010

Spring 2010

SPAN0340A-S10 Lecture (Manrique-Gomez)
SPAN0340B-S10 Lecture (Manrique-Gomez)