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SPAN-3464: Topics in Modern Mexican and Central American Cultures

Description: Interdisciplinary exploration of concepts of Mexican and Central American cultures from the post-independence periods to the present. Analysis of cultural production within the historical, political, social, and intellectual contexts in which they were created. Interpretation of canonical and non-canonical texts, including historical texts, narratives, poetry, drama, film, art, architecture, and music. Analysis of current events and identification of changes brought on by globalization from an intercultural point of view. Articulation of advantages and challenges of cultural diversity. 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: 7

Average GPA: 3.49 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 39.04%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.02%

Patrick T Ridge202273.3%26.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.591
Vinodh Venkatesh202365.2%28.0%3.5%0.0%1.5%1.8%3.534
Jacqueline E Bixler202056.8%35.6%2.6%2.4%2.6%0.0%3.382

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Spring 2023Term050% W