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SPAN-3404: Early Peninsular Culture and Literature

Description: Examination of the culture and literature of Spain from the 9th century to the 18th century, including historical documents, narrative, poetry, theatre, and art. Emphasis on the interpretation and analysis of cultural texts in the context of key historical and political events. Examination of multiple levels of cultural identity, including advantages and challenges of diversity, found within the Iberian peninsula during that time frame. Reflection on similarities of intercultural exchange in medieval Spain and our own age. Taught in Spanish.

Pathways: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 10

Average GPA: 3.63 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 55.23%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.34%

Andrea Hesp202471.7%19.8%5.5%0.0%1.5%1.7%3.598
Hidalgo Javiera Jaque202380.0%20.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.741
Jimenez Maria D Cana201988.9%11.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.891

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Summer I 2019Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Summer I 2023Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W