SPAN 5211 - Mexican Civilization and Culture

3 hours

Survey of Mexican civilization and culture intended to develop a critical awareness of the writing of history and its consequences for the present and future. The politics, social structures and traditions of the Mexican world from the pre-Columbian period until today are studied with a special focus on their contemporary life in order to build a foundation for a more in-depth study of the life, literature and culture of Mexico.

Prerequisite(s): None.