L.SPW 257 - Cultural Geography-Spanish-Speaking World

Credits: 3

Taught in English. Overview of the history and cultural development of those countries that today make up the Spanish-speaking world. Beginning with a brief history of Spain as a rising European power, the course will examine the “conquest” and “colonization” of the “New World” (North, Central and South America); the colonial period and struggles for independence; the most salient issues of the post-colonial period; the transition into and the contemporary concerns of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
General Education Classification: Not Applicable