Introduction to Spanish Speaking Cultures
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General
Prefix
SPAN
Course Number
110
Course ID
00015693-2023-01-09
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Diverse cultural, historical, and socio-political features of Spanish speaking cultures and basic Spanish through film and music. Recommended companion course to 101 and 102. Taught mainly in English. For students who want more contact with modern culture and less emphasis on language.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
06, 08
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Identify and locate the countries that make up the Spanish-speaking world and describe the ethnic make-up of their populations.
Outcome
Explain how the differing ethnic make-up of each region of the Spanish-speaking world manifests itself in the folkloric and popular music of those regions.
Outcome
Identify and describe important historical and political events and figures in the Spanish-speaking world.
Outcome
Compare and contrast cultural phenomena both within the countries of the Spanish-speaking world and with the USA and other countries.
Outcome
Describe and analyze culturally important songs and other works of art in the Spanish-speaking world.