SPA 766 - Modern Spain: History and Culture

This course is an interdisciplinary study of Spain from the Independence War (1812) to the present. It examines the history of the period with emphasis on the country’s most noteworthy sociopolitical, economic and ideological developments and consequences. Emphasis also focuses on key events in the wider world which have impinged on those of Spain. The historical perspective is also used to explore how politics, society and ideology converge with culture. Attention is given to the general body of arts (both, fine arts and “popular” culture), the educational system, the languages of Spain and the role of media. Authentic texts and visual materials provided to analyze the transition of the past into the present and future and engage in critical inquiry. Course conducted in Spanish.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Offered in Alternate Years