SPN-335 Cuéntame: Spain, TV, and National Memory

Using the popular Spanish TV series “Cuéntame cómo pasó” (Tell Me How It Happened) as a vehicle, this course examines fundamental cultural aspects of the latter years of the Franco dictatorship and Spain’s transition to democracy (1968-1982) as portrayed through the fictional yet representative Alcántara family. The course will enrich student understanding of the dramatic social changes which accompanied the political transition, as well as current debate about the importance of historical memory in Spain. May Experience ONLY. 2 credits.