SPAN 336 - Spain:the Making of a Nation

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course takes an approach to the development of contemporary Spain and Spanish national identities in the context of Western civilization. It studies and discusses historical background, economic and political patterns, literary and artistic development (Cervantes, Velázquez, Goya, Picasso), as well as cultural traditions and folklore. Some of the issues the course addresses are: Jews, Muslims, and Christians; imperial Spain and the psychology of conquest; the myth of Don Juan; the Gypsy paradox. Prerequisite: two courses from level II, or equivalent. (Liébana , offered alternate years)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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