SPA 3220 - Folklore and Culture of the Mexican Southwest

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): SPA 2020, SPA 2120, or equivalent, ENG 1020 or permission of department

Description: Students in this course explore the culture, folklore and civilization of Mexican Americans in the Southwest. Early lectures contextualize the Spanish and Native American heritage, setting the stage for the primary focus of the course: the traditions and folklore developed since the arrival of Juan de Oñate in the 16th century to the present day. Students examine how these cultural expressions reflect identity, community, and lived experience across time.

University Requirement(s): Ethnic Studies & Social Justice