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SPAN 348  Introduction to Latin American Cultures  Units: 3.00  
This course explores the social, historical, cultural, and political events that have shaped Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present, as well as important artistic movements in the visual arts, literature, cinema, and music.
NOTE Taught in English together with LLCU 248/3.0. Students concentrating in Spanish submit written assignments, tests, and examinations in Spanish.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 10 Online Activity, 74 Private Study)  
Requirements: Corequisite SPAN 301/3.0 and SPAN 302/3.0. Exclusion LLCU 248/3.0.  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Reflect on the meaning and importance of culture as a tool of self-understanding.
  2. Have a solid understanding of the social, cultural, and political events that have shaped Latin America from pre-Hispanic times to the present.
  3. Be familiar with important artistic movements and with the work of key Latin American creators.
  4. Have acquired the necessary cultural sensitivity and awareness to contribute to productive and respectful transcultural exchanges.
  5. Developed the critical skills necessary to fully appreciate and understand the creative endeavours and struggles of Latin American people.