SPN 307 Tradition and Change in Spain

Students will discover that Spain is a heterogeneous country whose diverse regions, peoples, cultures, and histories have combined to create a unique society. We will look at Spain’s 17 autonomous regions and their different provinces and cultures as well as their unique attributes within the country; we will examine topics such as the importance of art and literature, food and entertainment, tourism and industry, religion and sports, Spain’s relationship with Europe and the rest of the world in an age of globalization, Spanish politics and political institutions, key moments in Spanish history such as the Civil War and the impact of such events on Spanish society. Prerequisite: SPN 201 or SPN 202 or permission of the instructor.

3 credit hours