SPAN 5680 - Spanish Culture and Civilization

Goals: To expose the student to an overview of Spain through an account of its history, art, music, architecture, and customs; to increase the student’s awareness of cultural differences and the role Spain has had in the arts, literature, and international events.

Content: An account of Spain from Roman times to the present, including Islamic, French, and American influences on its culture and national identity. Characteristics of Imperial Spain during the Golden Age. The main literary, artistic, and historical issues of the 19th and 20th centuries prior to the Spanish Civil War.
Taught: Periodically.
Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 5900 or 5910, or equivalent.