SPN 370
Lit/Civ of Latin America · 3 credits · Spring 2027
Requirements
Prerequisite: SPN 207, SPN 210 or dept permission Students who do not meet the above can take an online language assessment to determine level at the this link: https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/academics/departments/modern-languages/language-level-assessment-2/
About this course
The evolution of Spanish-American civilization is studied through literature to enhance understanding of present-day problems and potentialities. Emphasis falls on the relevance of the topography of the regions, the Spanish conquest and colonization, conflicts among cultures and religions of the indigenous peoples. Hispanic settlers, Africans, and recent immigrants; oral and written transmissions of traditions; the struggle for independence; movements for political, social, and economic reforms; the cultural obstacles, the emergence of linguistic distinctiveness and the quest for self- realization are studied. Readings are in Spanish, discussions are in English or Spanish.
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