MLO 3: Literary and Cultural Knowledge
The student develops a reasonable understanding of the ways of thinking (ideas, beliefs, attitudes, values, philosophies), the behavioral practices (patterns of social interactions) and the cultural products – both tangible and intangible (for example, art, history, literature, music) — of Hispanic cultures.
There are two pathways by which this outcome can be fulfilled:
The student develops a reasonable understanding of the ways of thinking (ideas, beliefs, attitudes, values, philosophies), the behavioral practices (patterns of social interactions) and the cultural products – both tangible and intangible (for example, art, history, literature, music) — of Hispanic cultures.
There are two pathways by which this outcome can be fulfilled:
- Pathway 1: The student completes between two and six courses (depending on his or her choice of emphasis, as either in language and linguistics knowledge or literary and cultural knowledge) in Hispanic literature, culture or society. General areas to choose from are: literature, the social sciences (anthropology, geography, history, political systems), art history, music history, religion or other non-Spanish courses specific to Hispanic culture or society.
- Pathway 2: With prior approval and guidance from WLC faculty, the student may opt for a more individual pathway. He or she may choose to independently study, research and analyze four of the following areas as they are reflected in the civilization or national culture of the language chosen to study: architecture, dance, dress, fiction, healing processes, high art, issues of gender and racial equity, music, national history, poetry, political systems, popular art, religious beliefs, theatre
Courses and Reflection
SPAN 310: Hispanic Children Literature
SPAN 426: Narrativa Hispanoamericana
SPAN 427: Latin America Women Writers
SPAN 395: History/ Culture of Perú
SPAN 309: History and Politics of Latin America
SPAN 307: History and Politics of México
Through these courses I had the opportunity to have a better understanding of the history and cultures of Latin America. The historical texts reflect all the changes that Latin American has gone through. Dr. Gómez made the cultural classes very interesting and that gave me the opportunity to appreciate other cultures, not just my Mexican culture. In his classes I learned history starting from the known pre-historic civilizations. It was impossible to learn about all of them, but we did study about the ones from Perú and México. Learning about the conquest helped me find my own identity because that is where my roots began. We learned history from different countries, it was very interesting to find out how similar and different the Latin American countries are. I was very fortunate to have Dr. Gómez inspire me to learn more about the colorful Latin America. I also had the opportunity to take literature classes with Dr. Zielina. Through the literary novels I learned about Latin America. It is amazing how a novel or a short story can give us a taste of how life was and is in Latin America. I knew nothing about Latin American literature, Dr. Zielina gave me the opportunity to explore it. In her classes I read and analyzed works from different well-known authors. Although I enjoyed learning about Latin America, some things were difficult to understand. In the cultural classes I had to memorized different civilizations and its native home; this was hard because there are so many of them throughout the Americas. In the literature classes I had to learn to analyze a novel, something I never had done before. Everything I learned from these courses prepares me to become a diverse teacher.
SPAN 426: Narrativa Hispanoamericana
SPAN 427: Latin America Women Writers
SPAN 395: History/ Culture of Perú
SPAN 309: History and Politics of Latin America
SPAN 307: History and Politics of México
Through these courses I had the opportunity to have a better understanding of the history and cultures of Latin America. The historical texts reflect all the changes that Latin American has gone through. Dr. Gómez made the cultural classes very interesting and that gave me the opportunity to appreciate other cultures, not just my Mexican culture. In his classes I learned history starting from the known pre-historic civilizations. It was impossible to learn about all of them, but we did study about the ones from Perú and México. Learning about the conquest helped me find my own identity because that is where my roots began. We learned history from different countries, it was very interesting to find out how similar and different the Latin American countries are. I was very fortunate to have Dr. Gómez inspire me to learn more about the colorful Latin America. I also had the opportunity to take literature classes with Dr. Zielina. Through the literary novels I learned about Latin America. It is amazing how a novel or a short story can give us a taste of how life was and is in Latin America. I knew nothing about Latin American literature, Dr. Zielina gave me the opportunity to explore it. In her classes I read and analyzed works from different well-known authors. Although I enjoyed learning about Latin America, some things were difficult to understand. In the cultural classes I had to memorized different civilizations and its native home; this was hard because there are so many of them throughout the Americas. In the literature classes I had to learn to analyze a novel, something I never had done before. Everything I learned from these courses prepares me to become a diverse teacher.