SPAN0340A-F24
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 placement) 3 hrs. lect. disc.
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 placement) 3 hrs. lect. disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2024
- Location:
- 75 Shannon Street 102(75SHS 102)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 9, 2024)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Marta Manrique-Gomez
- Subject:
- Spanish
- Department:
- Spanish (& Portuguese UG)
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR LNG
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92161
- Subject Code:
- SPAN
- Course Number:
- 0340
- Section Identifier:
- A