Peninsular Spanish Culture and Thought

This course is designed to analyze the struggle for equality and just representation carried on by Spaniards under despotic rule from 1898 until the end of the Franco era in 1975, and on to the period of Transition to Democracy. Outstanding works of Spanish intellectuals of the various periods will be used to illustrate the struggle of the nation to keep pace with the rest of Europe and the world. Examples from literature, philosophy, education, politics, religion, and journalism may be used.