SPAN 326

Fall 2026 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 hours.

Panoramic view of Latin American cultures since the end of the colonial period (roughly 1820) to the present. Examination of the major debates, authors and cultural issues that shaped those cultures or that were shaped by them. Specific themes may vary by semester, and may include the following: slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism, revolution, mestizaje, gender, the state, and modernization. Analysis will include diverse cultural phenomena, as well as consideration of cultural perspectives and practices. Instruction in Spanish unless otherwise noted.

May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours, if topics vary. Prerequisite: SPAN 228 or consent of instructor.

SPAN 326 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
5
53123
Lecture-Discussion
B
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
113 Davenport Hall
Viqueira-Gorostiaga, R
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Section Info:
Topic Title: Melodrama in Latin American Culture If the course is full, students can add their names to the waitlist at go.illinois.edu/SPAN_waitlist
5
53152
Lecture-Discussion
D
12:00PM -12:50PM
MWF
219 Gregory Hall
Ramirez Mendez, A
Availability:
Closed
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Topic Title: Rethinking Mexico: Cultural Representations of Mexico in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Century If the course is full, students can add their names to the waitlist at go.illinois.edu/SPAN_waitlist
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