Theory of international trade, commercial policies, balance of payments, international monetary arrangements, and interaction of domestic and foreign economies. An introduction to the history and culture of Spanish America from Pre-Columbian times to present, including political and intellectual history, geography and the arts. Class is taught in Spanish, with readings in Spanish and English complemented by the use of films and audio-visual materials. SH201 or permission of the instructor. The student will study important authors of the Spanish-speaking nations of the Western Hemisphere from the period of the conquest to present day.
Class is taught in Spanish.
Various courses in the literature of Spanish America are offered under this title. Offerings include the Spanish American Novel, The Contemporary Spanish American Short Story, Masterpieces of Spanish American Literature, Spanish American Poetry, The Argentine Novel, etc. Class is taught in Spanish. This course systematically examines developing countries from a spatial perspective. Themes include measures and levels of development, quality of life, urbanization, population, and sustainable development.