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Spanish Courses
SPAN 4420 Environment in Hispanic Literature and Culture (3 credits)
Study of Hispanic cultural products that describe and express concerns about the environment. Topics discussed in this class include representations of nature, civilización o barbarie (civilization or barbarism), land appropriation, environmental justice, ecofeminism, and Buen Vivir (Good Living). Through primary sources (films, stories, artwork, poetry, and other texts) and historical accounts, students become familiar with the diverse perspectives on nature, environment, and non-humans in the cultural history of Spain and Latin America. This class provides opportunities to improve students' proficiency in Spanish through oral and written communication in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3311 or SPAN 3312 or consent from instructor.
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