HUM1030 — Culture and Civilization of Spanish Speaking Peoples
HUM 1030 - Culture and Civilization of Spanish Speaking Peoples HUM 1030 - Culture and Civilization of Spanish Speaking Peoples Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 0 Course Description: Taught in English, this course introduces students to the culture and civilization of Spain and Spanish-speaking peoples of the Americas. Students study geography, history, politics, economics, arts, and literature to develop an awareness of the cultural, religious and social values of other cultures. Students will also examine interconnections with Spanish-speaking peoples and nations to develop an understanding of the responsibility world citizens share for our common global future. MnTC Goals 6 Humanities/Fine Arts, 8 Global Perspective S.? How do Hispanics (outside the U.S.) and Latinos (inside the U.S.) define themselves? What does it mean to be Hispanic/Latino? How do the Latinos in the U.S. navigate being bicultural? What is the difference between being bicultural and bilingual? Introduction: Current global context and issues: Who are the Spanish-speaking peoples? Spain Latin America U.S. Framework for study, methodology: how do we study a civilization? Comparative and historical approach Critical thinking: contextualization Latin American origins: Hispanic: Spain Amerindian: the Caribbean, Mesoamerica, South America Empires: Mayas, Aztecs, Incas African Latin America under Spain: Conquest Colonization Framework for understanding cultural practices and identity Latin America since independence: I