Otoño 2007

SPA 310: Spanish Civilization and Culture

Martes y Jueves 6-7:15 MAK 1053

This course is an introduction to the political, social, economic, and cultural history of Early Spain. Through the study of Spain ’s history and civilization from its origins to the end of Habsburg rule in 1700 we will gain an understanding of the complexity and diversity of the country, its peoples and culture. This course will draw on diverse literary and cultural texts (including literature, art, architecture, and music) in dialogue with the major historical events of their period in order to gain insight into the socio-cultural perspectives that have shaped the formation of modern Spain . SPA 310 is a content course, that is to say knowledge-based in which Spanish is used to learn the material.

Dra. Diane Wright

Tel. (616) 331-3203/3670; e-mail: wrightd@gvsu.edu

Oficina: 2046 MAK

Horas de consulta: lunes 4:00-5:30 p.m. y jueves 4:00-5:30 p.m. y arregladas

Sitio electrónico: http://www4.gvsu.edu/wrightd/

***Last day to withdraw with a “W”: October 19 at 5:00 p.m. ***

Goals and Objectives of SPA 310

By the end of the semester, you should:

Have gained an appreciation and comprehensive knowledge of the geographical and cultural diversity of Spain in its early period.
Be acquainted with the most important historical and cultural movements and figures of Early Spain.
Be more familiar with various socio-cultural contexts that have influenced 20^th- and 21st- Century Spain.
Be acquainted with on-line resources for Spanish culture and civilization.
Have continued to develop oral and written communication skills in Spanish.

***Prerequisite: Completion of 322 with a grade of C (not C-) or better.

***Fulfills World Perspectives requirement

Course Materials

Pereira-Muro, Carmen. Culturas de España. Boston / New York: Houghton Mifflin, 2003.

Spanish-English Dictionary

Handouts and on-line readings

Text website: http://college.hmco.com/languages/spanish/pereira/culturas/1e/students/index.html

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