HISP 442 - Nation and Identity in the Hispanic World

AREA 4: Hispanic Peoples and Cultures: Interdisciplinary Approaches An examination of the origins and issues surrounding the formation and the evolution of nation-building in Spain, Latin America, and the U.S. 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 U.S., trade agreements, etc., are considered from early colonization through imperial expansion to present-day globalization. Alternate years. Prerequisite(s):

HISP 307

LATI 307

or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)