SPN 470 - Literature and Civilization of Spanish-America

Institution:

CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College

Subject:

Description:

The evolution of Spanish-American civilization is studied through literature to enhance understanding of present-day problems and potentialities. Emphasis falls on the relevance of the topography of the regions, the Spanish conquest and colonization, conflicts among cultures and religions of the indigenous peoples: Hispanic settlers, Africans, and recent immigrants; oral and written transmissions of traditions; the struggle for independence; movements for political, social, and economic reforms; the cultural obstacles, the emergence of linguistic distinctiveness and the quest for self-realization are studied. Readings are in Spanish, discussions are in English or Spanish.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: SPN 210 or departmental approval, or any 400 level Spanish course except SPN 476

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bmcc.cuny.edu/

Phone Number:

(212) 220-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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