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Illustrated lectures on the cultural evolution of Spain from the medieval period to the present, taught entirely in Spanish.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.83 GPA, 95.2% A/AB (n=21 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.89 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.90 GPA, 92.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026TOPICS IN HISPANIC CULTURE provides an in-depth study of important cultural-historical issues concerning the Hispanic world.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 3.62 GPA, 85.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2016: 3.61 GPA, 82.6% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2018: 3.80 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Thesis course involving independent research and writing for graduate students under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | SPANISH 361 | Spanish Civilization |
| Spring 2027 | SPANISH 468 | Topics in Hispanic Culture |
| Spring 2027 | SPANISH 990 | Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | SPANISH 990 | Thesis |
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