Faculty Name

Peter Morales

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

MODL

Course Subject

SPAN

Course Number

3980

Course Section

01

Course Title

Topics: Visual Arts in Latn Am

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2016

Credits

4.00

Hamline Plan Letter

O

Area of Study

SPAN

Course Description

Goals: To learn about the Visual Arts in Latin America within the social, historical, political, and economic context of the region. To increase vocabulary and improve ability to speak in Spanish through class discussions and formal presentations on various topics. Content: We will study the various practices that make up the visual arts and how they manifest throughout the history of Latin America. To better understand the art-making process, students will create and present a quick sketch, collage or maquette inspired by class discussions. Students will research and present on various broad topics relating to the visual arts and how they manifest in different parts of Latin America. Students will undertake a more focused research on a particular artist or regional art practice to present at the conclusion of the class. Recommended prerequisite: SPAN 3900 or 3910. 4 credits

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