SPAN 125 - Hispanic Presence in the United States

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Spanish

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Periodically An exploration of Hispanic cultures in the United States, from the colonial period through the present, with attention to diverse forms of expression (literature, film, music). This course focuses on Latino identity, the changing relations of Latinos to the majority culture, the tensions between preservation and modifications of traditions, the issues of nostalgia, cultural memory, hybridity, and linguistic purity.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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