SPA 300: Seminar in Latin American Studies

Goal: Students analyze texts in order to identify issues in the Latin American world arising from increasingly complex global connections based in the culture and history of a Spanish colonial past and interventions by other countries. They will strengthen communication skills in an intercultural context.
Content: This course will allow students to explore the dynamic of Latin America, focusing on key themes such as culture, race, politics, women’s issues, the drug trade, immigration, Latin American identity and language, and history. Students will read excerpts from textbooks and scholarly articles, view films and documentaries, view artwork, and listen to music. Topics and regional focus will vary. Taught in English.
Gen. Ed. Category: Synthesizing Perspectives; Diverse & Interdependent World; (HUM).
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate