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College Catalog 2017-2018 
    
College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HISP 442 - Nation and Identity in the Hispanic World


An examination of the origins and issues surrounding the formation and the evolution of nation-building in Spain, Latin America, and the United States. Past and current movements and allegiances are seen through the writings of key political, social, and philosophical authors. Such issues as regional autonomy in Spain, indigenous initiatives in Latin America, the Chicano movement in the United States, trade agreements, etc., are considered from early colonization through imperial expansion to present-day globalization. This course satisfies the Area 4 requirement for the Hispanic & Latin American Studies major. Prerequisite(s):   or   or consent of the instructor. Alternate years. (4 Credits)