Cultures and Civilization of Spanish America and the Hispanic Caribbean

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Taught in Spanish, this course examines aspects of the history and cultures of Spanish America and the Hispanic Caribbean from pre-Columbian to contemporary times. Topics covered include: indigenous civilizations, the Spanish Conquest and occupation, the legacies of empire, dilemmas of national development, the changing roles of women, military dictatorships, and the “disappeared,” contemporary Indian cultures and social realities, the narcotic industry, “third-world” debt and issues of national sovereignty.