SPN 251 - Stories of Power, Honor, and Love

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Chronicle of a Death Foretold, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is at the core of “Stories about Power, Honor, and Love” The stores from this novel will hone your creative, analytical, and critical skills as you delve into the lives of characters who met or struggles to meet society’s expectations. You will study cultural practices from the past and compare them with current cultural traditions to assess how cultural systems of oppression and privilege constrain or encourage human relationships when we have to exercise power, behave honorably, or choose who we love. The readings, class discussions, writing assignments, and creative digital projects will continue to develop your Spanish language skills. Classes and assignments will be in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): For students with 4 or more years of Spanish language study, with a score of 5+4+ or above on the AP exam or SPN 201. It is also suitable for students who have studies in a Spanish-speaking country or for heritage speakers that can read and write in Spanish. CC: HUL, HUM, LCC, JLIT, JWOL, WAC ISP: GSWS, LAS