Topic: Contemporary Culture of Spain

Catalog description

Through a selection of readings, plays, art exhibits, and films this course will explore the richness of Spanish culture by taking an in-depth look at its glorious and controversial history, its diversity of religious and cultural influences (Christian, Jewish, and Muslim), and its present day contributions. Students will be required to attend class regularly, write an eight page research paper and participate in the travel portion of the course. The travel portion will include cultural excursions through major cities of Spain such as Madrid, Segovia, Toledo and Barcelona.