Span 340 - Nationalism in Action: The Spanish-American War

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

We study nationalism as it was in evidence in the Spanish-American War in the United States and in Spain as an outgrowth of each country's history. We shall read periodicals of the period, and study caricatures and other artistic expressions, as well as writings by authors such as Stephen Crane, Galdós, Mark Twain, Fernando Ortíz, Ivan Musicant, and others. Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines are included in the scope of the course. Students are expected to present a book report orally and to write it formally; in addition, a term paper of about 15 pages on a topic chosen in consultation with the instructor serves as a final project. The course is conducted in English although students able to read other languages, may do some of the readings in the original. May count as elective credit for the major if work is done in Spanish. Enrollment limited to 15 students.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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