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Academic Year 2002/2003

Subject, Modernity & Nation in Latin America
SPAN 264 SP

This course will focus on cultural, social and political issues linked to the construction of "modern" Latin American nations between 1850 and 1930. In our analyses of essays, narrations and plays, we will explore the relationship among capitalist expansion, social practices, cultural heritage and the emergence of local traditions in several countries of the subcontinent. Special emphasis will be placed on questions of "race", the legacy of native cultures, the role of women, the impact of European influence and the alternative ideologies of progress as presented by leading intellectuals of different nationality, theoretical background and ideological affiliation.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA SPAN    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Degiovanni,Fernando   

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM;     Location: DAC300

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 5   Jr. major: 5

SR. non-major: 4   Jr. non-major: 3   SO: 3   FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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