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SPANISH CULTURE AND LITERATURE

Courses taken within the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities -  Department of Languages

SPAN 3080

The Hispanic World: Latin America

This course was an introduction to the significant aspects of the culture of Spanish-American countries. Emphasis is placed on the development of the political, economical, geographical, social, and artistic aspects of Spanish America from the indigenous period to the present. Multiple countries were studied throughout Central America, South America, and the Carribean.

SPAN 3110 

Survey of Spanish-American Literature

This course analyzes literary movements, influences, authors, and works from the Colonial period to the present.

SPAN 4190

Health and the Hispanic Community

Study of cultural aspects of health and health services in Hispanic populations. The course emphasized verbal presentations in Spanish, class-based discussions, as well as a research project focused on a theme related to healthcare provision and/or population health and the impact on Latinx communities.

Sample Work

The SPAN 3080 sample work is an assignment discussing the history of the Argentine government, specifically that of the movement of populism that happened during the mid 1900's. 

The SPAN 4190 sample work is an assignment that demonstrates the struggles of the Latino population with the access to health and health facilities due to restricting social determinants faced by this population

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