Latin American Culture and Civilization

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The course covers the religious, philosophical, geographical, historical, sociopolitical, artistic and economic beliefs that form the identity of Latin America. Emphasis will be placed on pre-Columbian societies and the cultural complexity of their modern descendants. Literary readings and the study of pertinent literary movements will reinforce the understanding of the role of the arts and humanities in the development of civilization and culture. The course will also look at music, plastic arts, film, and architecture as reflective of identity. A modern vision of Spanish America that is inclusive of everyday culture will be the perspective used to present the material. Taught in Spanish.