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SPAN-5234: Spanish American Institutions and Concepts

Description: In-depth analysis of the enduring cultural institutions and ideas that inform Spanish-American perceptions of reality and their development into modern times. Selected topics include: the cultural contributions of the Spanish, indigenous and African legacies; religions and syncretism; militarism and caudillismo; aesthetics; cultural regions; idiosyncrasies; and concepts of time and space. Essay and prose fiction readings will be complemented by lectures, discussions, and films. Taught in Spanish. Pre: Graduate standing and advanced language skills in Spanish.

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Course Hours: 3 credits

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Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.82 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 62.48%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Antonio A Fernandez200766.7%33.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.641
Walker Catalina D Andrango201580.0%20.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.801
Elisabeth L Austin2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.881
Yavar Gonzalo Montero2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.821
Vinodh Venkatesh2017100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.961

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