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SPAN-3484: Modern Andean and Southern Cone Culture and Literature

Description: Exploration of the civilization, culture and literature of the Andean and Southern Cone regions of South America, spanning the 19th century post-independence period to the present; examination of literary and cultural texts with the historical, political, and social context in which they were created; study of canonical as well as non-canonical texts, from both high and popular culture, including historical texts, narrative, poetry, drama, film, art, architecture, and music; analysis of current events and identification of changes brought on by globalization; articulation of the advantages and challenges of cultural diversity. Tuaght 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: 3.76 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 59.64%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.83%

Yavar Gonzalo Montero202278.2%14.7%3.0%0.0%0.0%4.2%3.782
Elisabeth L Austin202382.4%15.7%1.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.754
Walker Catalina D Andrango202082.5%12.5%5.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.742
Staff Montero201986.0%14.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.772

Grade Distribution Over Time

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