Introduction to Spanish Speaking Cultures

General

Prefix

SPAN

Course Number

110

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

Repeatable

No

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.