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3.00 Credits
Texts from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba are studied with special attention to the relevance of these works to their social and political context, and to the region's history of slavery, colonization and decolonization. The course also includes literary works from some regions of Venezuela, Colombia and Panama that share similar aspects of Caribbean culture and history. ( Fall) (Spring)
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This course will be devoted to the study of the major trends of Spanish poetry from the romantic period of the 19th century to the recent generation of Spanish poets. Special emphasis will be given to the surrealist movement and the poets of the 1927 Generation. Their major works will be analyzed in relation to the cultural environment in which they were created. The course also provides the theoretical background with which to interpret the poems and their intertextuality in light of the aesthetics of modernity. ( Fall)
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This course analyzes the development of this genre from modernism in the 19th century to anti-poesia and more recent generations of Latin American poets. Special interest will be given to Avant-garde movements and the most contemporary poetry. The course integrates the analysis of rhetorical and expressive devices and points to the aesthetical intertextuality among different currents. Included are works by Dario, Huidobro, Mistral, Agustini, Vallejo, Paz and Parra, Neruda and Mutis. ( Spring)
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Intensive course in spoken Spanish, designed to give the student fluency in the use of idiomatic everyday language as well as comprehensive, practical vocabulary. It uses a great variety of reading materials as a starting point for conversation and oral presentations in class. For non-native speakers only. Prerequisite: Intermediate I, Intermediate II, or Advanced Spanish Grammar Review. ( Spring) Courses in Literature and Culture The prerequisites for all of these courses are: Analysis of Spanish American Literary Texts, Spanish Civilization Past and Present, and Latin American Civilization in the Arts.
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3.00 Credits
This course will look at cultural themes and at certain contemporary historical events in Latin America, as recorded by popular songwriters and singers. This course will explore many cultural themes including: slavery, racism, migration, romance, religion, death, role of women, and poverty in Latin America. We will discuss many important contemporary historical events such as: The Mexican Revolution, The Cuban Revolution, The Great Depression and its effects in Puerto Rico, Slave Revolts, Civil wars in Central America, Deforestation in Brazil-Chico Mendez, The struggle of the Farm Workers-Cesar Chavez, etc. Each topic and/or event will be reviewed and discussed, through the use of the main textbook and other supporting literature. Students will also be exposed to song(s) written in reference to teach specific historical events or cultural themes. Every topic will be linked to specific songs, in order to provide students with the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the topics covered in the class. Students will be able to link history, culture, and songs which will help them discover the connection among history, culture, and music in the region.
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3.00 Credits
For graduating seniors only. A thesis, written in Spanish, is required on a cultural or literary topic approved by the Spanish Department.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: for majors only with permission of the department.
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3.00 Credits
Throughout history, societies have found different ways to record important events, and to describe their culture to present and future generations. Music has served as a vehicle to communicate feelings and to describe the most important historical events of a given society. This course will look at cultural themes and at certain contemporary historical events in Latin America, as recorded by popular songwriters and singers. This course will explore many cultural themes including: slavery, racism, migration, romance, religion, death, role of women, and poverty in Latin America. We will discuss many important contemporary historical events such as: The Mexican Revolution, The Cuban Revolution, The Great Depression and its effects in Puerto Rico, Slave Revolts, Civil wars in Central America, Deforestation in Brazil-Chico Mendez, The struggle of the Farm Workers-Cesar Chavez, etc. Each topic and/or event will be reviewed and discussed, through the use of the main textbook and other supporting literature. Students will also be exposed to song(s) written in reference to teach specific historical events or cultural themes. Every topic will be linked to specific songs, in order to provide students with the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the topics covered in the class. Students will be able to link history, culture, and songs which will help them discover the connection among history, culture, and music in the region. There will be class discussions, a short paper presentation, as well as a final exam or project.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the history, theology, worship and government of the Roman Catholic Church. Topics include Catholic doctrines on God, the church, ecumenism and the moral life; the role of the church in politics and in revolutions; and the cultural influence of Catholics. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the basic teachings and practices of classical religions (Hinduism, Judaism, and Confucian/Taoist tradition) and reform religions (Buddhism, Christianity and Islam), with some reference to indigenous religions of Africa, Japan and the Americas. ( Summer) (Fall)
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