SPAN 321 - Spanish Culture and Civilization

(3 units) CO11

Customs and lifestyles of the Spanish past and present. Focus on geographic, historical, socio-economic and artistic aspects of Spain. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): One SPAN course at the 300 level or above.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss, identify and reflect on the history, customs, values, languages, religions, ethnicities, and other cultural aspects of Spain and its people, and analyze how they compare to the US.
2. describe and analyze the perceptions, viewpoints, and life experiences of people in Spain. Compare and contrast cultural aspects (including morals, biases, social norms, and world views) of Spain with those of the United States.
3. contextualize current events and experiences in relation to the historical and current context between Spain and the US, including issues of race, gender, and equality.
4. demonstrate how local and global contexts of ideas or events result in nuanced understandings of contemporary and/or historical ideas, events, or experiences.

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