SPAN 3925 The Golden Age of Spanish Literature and the Arts

(Prior to Fall 2010, this course was known as SPAN 61.50.
The information below might still reflect the old course numbers. Bracketed numbers, if any, are the old course numbers. Learn more...)

3 hours, minimum of 6 hours fieldwork and excursions; 6 credits

An examination of the cultural heritage of the Spanish Golden Age through a comparative study of representative masterpieces of Renaissance and baroque literature, art, architecture, and music. Spanish life under the rule of the House of Austria (1515-1700). Economic prosperity and decline, Reformation and Counter-Reformation, and the exploration and colonization of the Americas as a backdrop for various works. Excursions. Visits to museums. All written work to be done in Spanish. Qualifies as a LOTE (Language Other Than English) course for Pathways College Option purposes.

Prerequisite: Spanish 2020 [11.1] or 2030W or 3610 [17.50] or permission of the chairperson.

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