

This course is built to include units discussing different cultural pieces (music, food, authors, etc) from the different Spanish-speaking countries around the world. It is intended to be used to supplement Spanish courses of all levels.

el clima y la geografía
Climate and geography of Spanish-speaking countries
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Spanish Speaking Countries and Their Capitals

La historia
Histories of the different Spanish-speaking countries
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Facts about Spanish Speaking Countries
The Spanish Empire, Silver, and Runaway Inflation
The Spanish Empire, Silver, and Runaway Inflation

Las tradiciones/costumbre...
Traditions and customs of Spanish-speaking countries
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La vida diaria
Daily life in Spanish-speaking countries
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Las películas y el teatro
Movies, theatre and actors of Spanish-speaking countries
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La arquitectura
Architecture in Spanish-speaking countries
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Los deportes
Sports and Athletes from Spanish-speaking countries
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La moda
Fashion in Spanish-speaking countries
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La educación
Education in Spanish-speaking countries
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La familia y las relacion...
Family dynamics and relationships/courting in Spanish-speaking countries
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Las celebraciones y vacac...
Spanish-speaking celebrations and holidays
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El arte
Art and artists from Spanish-speaking countries
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Robert Motherwell, Elegy to the Spanish Republic N...
Robert Motherwell, Elegy to the Spanish Republic No. 57

La comida
Various foods from Spanish-speaking countries
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La literatura
Authors and literature from Spanish-speaking countries
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La música
Music and artists from Spanish-speaking countries
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El gobierno y la economía
The different governing styles of Spanish-speaking countries and their economies.
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The Spanish Empire, Silver, and Runaway Inflation
The Spanish Empire, Silver, and Runaway Inflation

Las relaciones internacio...
Spanish-speaking countries and their international relationships
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El Gobierno (parte 1)
During the first three decades of the 19thcentury, every Spanish and Portuguese colony in the Western Hemisphere, with the exception of Cuba and Puerto Rico, achieved political independence. Freedom from European rule represented only the first step in a long and arduous process of nation-building. Over the course of the 19thcentury, Latin American political leaders gradually organized national governments, developed local economies, and attempted to resolve regional conflicts through negotiations and military force. Local elites of European decent controlled political life in most Latin American nations. Poor inhabitants of mixed ancestry, who comprised the majority of the population, held little political power. In many nations, disputes between contending factions of the political elite led to periodic coups and revolutions throughout the 19thcentury.
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Latino América y los Esta...
In this unit, we will examine the relationship between the United States and the nations of Latin America in the 19thand early 20thcenturies. We will also evaluate how America’s involvement in Latin American affairs influenced (for better or worse) the economic and political development of Latin American nations during this time period, especially in the years leading up to World War II.
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La Revolución Mexicano (1...
In this unit, you will examine the origins of the Mexican Revolution and will learn about the political and social objectives of its various participants. You will also look at how the revolution drastically altered political culture in Mexico and eventually led to social and economic reforms that granted more power to the lower and middle classes. Finally, you will evaluate how the Mexican Revolution inspired radicals throughout Latin America to challenge conservative political regimes in the second half of the 20th century.
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Latino América en la econ...
In this unit, you will study the ways in which the politics of economic development shaped the nations of Latin America in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and you will examine some of the development projects that took place across the region. You will also look at export industries such as coffee and sugar production and see how these global industries shaped working and living conditions for Latin Americans.
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Siglo 19 en Latino Améric...
Unit 5: Social and Cultural Agents in the 19th and 20th Centuries In this unit, you will look at how specific social and cultural agents shaped distinct identities in Latin American nations. You will also examine how these cultural agents have been exported throughout the world during the 20th century.
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Género y raíz en latino a...
In this unit, you will look at different ways that women and people of indigenous and African ancestry challenged the power and dominance of white male authorities throughout Latin America. You will also look at how these groups created unique cultural expressions of their backgrounds.
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Revolución y dictadura de...
In this unit, you will examine the political chaos of the 1940s–1960s and will look at how radical and conservative forces vied for control over many Latin American nations. You will also examine some of the economic and social reforms that radicals attempted, such as the redistribution of farmland and the nationalization of foreign businesses. Finally, you will study how the political struggles in Latin America fit into the broader Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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autoritarismo en los 70s ...
In this unit, you will learn how military forces took control of major Latin American nations in the 1970s and look at the social and economic consequences of authoritarian rule in the region. You will also study the ways in which civil rights abuses and political repression by military regimes influenced social and cultural life in the region and led to resistance campaigns in some nations.
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Latino América en el sigl...
In this final unit, you will study contemporary political, economic, and social movements across Latin America and examine how post-colonial development in the region has led to profound criticisms of globalization and free-market capitalism. You will also explore the ways in which certain Latin American nations, such as Brazil, have emerged as regional and international powers and evaluate what the future may hold for the other nations of the region.
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