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3.00 Credits
Portrayal of women in the narratives of Spanish female writers. Fictional roles are used as models for examining said roles in Spanish society in differing historical periods. Dynamics of gender and power, society and culture serve as backdrop for the readings. Interpretation of the readings is two-fold: the literary critique of characterization and narrative strategies, and the analysis of sociocultural patterns that inform the writers' world.
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Semester Hours: 3 Spring Modern Spanish and Latin-American novels in the tradition of Cervantes' Don Quixote, with emphasis on point of view, theme, time and space, structure, characterization and style.
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring Spain's legacy on a global basis with special attention to its mutual relationship with Hispanic America and their respective values, as expressed in their literary and traditional myths. Matters of multicultural origins, the assessments of the modern dilemma, and projections of Hispanic literature, politics, art and other cultural manifestations are discussed. Readings are interpretative as well as historical. Attendance at a designated theater performance and art exhibition are required. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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Semester Hours: 3 Spring Social, political and literary developments. Taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Periodically Portrayal of women in the narratives of Spanish female writers. Fictional roles are used as models for examining said roles in Spanish society in differing historical periods. Dynamics of gender and power, society and culture serve as backdrop for the readings. Interpretation of the readings is two-fold: the literary critique of characterization and narrative strategies, and the analysis of sociocultural patterns that inform the writers' world.
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Semester Hours: 3 Periodically The course provides a new interpretation of Spanish American Colonial experience, examining resistance and subversion in the imperial context through the prism of autobiography. Themes include intellectual, ideological and spiritual subversion; resistance to slavery; gender transgression; and re-negotiation of power within the patriarchal family and nation. Students examine the role of memoirs, travel accounts, private and public letters, and other autobiographical resources as part of a history of self-exploration and awareness.
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Semester Hours: 3 Periodically This course re-examines Latin American cultures from pre- Columbian times to independence, 'decolonizing' our understanding of Latin America and using under-explores sources such as private letters, sermons, travel accounts, business treaties and indigenous literature, as well as carvedstones, maps, textiles, and art. It also reexamines classic texts (including the diaries and letters of Columbus, Cortes' writings to the king of Spain, and accounts of Pizarro's role in the conquest of the Inca Empire) from a new perspective, questioning received colonial myth
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Semester Hours: 3 Periodically Aside from being essential for survival, food is a system of meanings that articulates cultural values, social hierarchies and identities. This course analyzes how food is used in Latin American literary texts to present interpretations of culture, history and politics. Authors studied include Laura Esquivel, Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez, Gabriela Mistral, Pablo Neruda and Octavio Paz.
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Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring Develops an understanding of environmental science and applies it to environmental public policy issues. Fundamental scientific principles discussed include conservation of energy, atmospheric transport, radioactivity, biodegradation and thermodynamics. Public policy issues include acid rain, global warming, nuclear energy, recycling, asbestos and toxic wastes. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
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3.00 Credits
Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring An introduction to design of devices and structures created by humans. Discussion of the design process with links to laws of science that underpin the devices. The development of problem-solving skills is embedded in the student design projects. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.) The course is designed to promote the development of student competency in the oral presentation of technical information. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit received for either ENGG 15 or ENGG 9A or TPP 15.
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