This course focuses on the background and meaning of this event in the context of modern Spanish history, in relation to current economic trends, and with special attention to current Spanish and European political institutions. Intended especially for history and economics majors, but all others are welcome. Special topics is a rubric used to record such courses or any course taken through direct enrollment at a Spanish university in Madrid. Lectures, critical readings, and class discussions focus on such topics as the relationship between individual and collective identity, popular festivals and religious rites, urbanization, and the recent rise of immigration resulting from rapid economic development. Intended especially for anthropology majors, but all others are welcome.
Course includes attendance at pertinent plays in performance in Madrid.
Topic changes yearly. This course is normally taught by the program director and is highly recommended for Spanish majors.