Classes

Just put the finishing touches on my class schedule for the semester, and my finalized schedule is as follows:

Spanish: Proficiency-based continuing language course that further develops language skills introduced in SPA 101. Structured to take advantage of living in a Spanish environment. This course meets six hours per week throughout the semester.

The Origins of Christianity (REL 308): This course, open to students from all religious backgrounds, examines the social, cultural, intellectual and historic conditions surrounding the birth of Christianity. Topics include the historical and geographical background out of which the new religion arose; the history and practice of Judaism till the destruction of the Second Temple; the beliefs and practices of ancient paganism and of mystery cults; the rise of Rome as a world power; the figure of Jesus and his reception as messiah; Paul and the birth of theology; "Q" and the Gospels; the formation of the “canon”; and the reasons for the rise of a critical mass of converts that tilted the balance toward the christianization of the Roman empire.

20th Century Spain (HST 300): This course deals with the period beginning with the War of Cuba (which marks the decline of the Spanish Empire) and ending with Spain’s new modern role in the European Union, NATO and the UN. It analyses the collapse of Spanish Monarchy and the civil war that crushed the Second Republic leading to the dictatorship of Franco's regime. It explains Spain's successful transition to democracy and a liberal market economy within the European Union. The course ends with an analysis of the challenges facing Spain in the 21st century: Globalization, Immigration, International & Domestic Terrorism and the relationship between the Church and State.

Hemingway in Spain (ETS 320): First offered in celebration of the centennial of Ernest Hemingway’s birth in 1999 and in recognition of his special ties with Spain. Taught by a Hemingway scholar and expert in the novel, the course focuses on three subjects of paramount importance in Hemingway’s vision of Spain: First, his concept of Spanish idiosyncrasy and way of life, with particular reference to rites of celebration, as depicted in The Sun Also Rises. Second, his deep understanding of the art of bullfighting, as expressed in Death in the Afternoon and The Dangerous Summer. Finally, his commitment to and involvement in the Spanish Civil War as an American correspondent, which gave rise to For Whom the Bell Tolls. Enrollment is limited. Includes a day trip to Guadalajara

Arts of Spain (HOA 209): Introduction to the art, architecture, music and dance of Spain. History of Spanish painting from the late Gothic (15th century) through Goya (19th century) in relation to the Flemish and Italian Schools (Titian and Rubens). Concentration on El Greco, the Spanish Baroque (Ribera, Zurbarán, Velázquez, Murillo), and Goya. Illustrated lectures given in class and at the Prado and other museums. Enrollment is limited with preference given to fine arts majors

Schedule:

Mondays:
Spanish: 9:00 AM - 10:25 AM
20th Century Spain: 12:00 PM - 1:25 PM
Arts of Spain: 2:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Tuesdays:
Spanish: 9:00-10:25 AM
Origins of Christianity: 10:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Hemingway in Spain: 12:00 PM -1:25 PM

Wednesdays:
Spanish: 9:00 AM - 10:25 AM
20th Century Spain: 12:00 PM - 1:25 PM
Arts of Spain: 2:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Thursdays:
Spanish: 9:00-10:25 AM
Origins of Christianity: 10:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Hemingway in Spain: 12:00 PM -1:25 PM

Fridays:
NO CLASS