SPAN 310 - Spanish Youth Through Literature,Film,and Music

Institution:

Knox College

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Description:

This course looks at contemporary representations of and expressions by Spanish youth, beginning in 1975 with Franco's death through today. The course addresses social topics such as drugs, affordable housing, jobs, political activism, poverty and gender struggles. Some of the questions we will address are: What motivates Spanish youth today Are Spanish youth politically active or apathetic How has this fluctuated over time What evidence do we have of each What issues motivate the youth on the margins What issues are young Spanish women today facing Are the fictional representations of Spanish youth in compliance with the data Students analyze films and song lyrics as well as academic articles on major social issues regarding Spanish youth. We will also read one novel, several plays, and one work of non-fiction addressing the difficulties facing Spanish youth today. Class discussion will be held in Spanish. Films have English subtitles. Prereq: SPAN 235; R. Ragan

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.knox.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 341-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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