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Madrid: Past & Present
Spanish Language & Culture Program
Madrid, Spain
Dates: 2/3/25 - 5/24/25
Madrid: Past & Present
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Madrid Center
Location: Madrid, SPAIN
Primary Subject Area: History
Other Subject Area: Cultural Studies
Instruction in: English
Course Code: HIS370MAD
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Prior to enrollment, this course requires you to have completed one 200 level course or two 100 level courses in the subject area(s) of instruction.
DESCRIPTION
Madrid is a capital city that moves with the heartbeat of the centuries. Witness, and protagonist of the most intriguing chapters of history. Thus, taking the city as a natural extension of history, this course will provide the student with a deep understanding of the reality of Madrid from different perspectives.
The History-related content of the course traces Madrid's history back to pre-Roman times and the Middle Ages with its Islamic foundation, to the Habsburg Empire and the glorious period of the Bourbon dynasty, and, finally, to the Civil War, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy. The class will explore the different areas and districts of the city to live a hands-on experience of each historical period.
With these strong foundations, students will have the required knowledge and abilities to navigate modern Madrid's politics, society, culture and economy.
The History-related content of the course traces Madrid's history back to pre-Roman times and the Middle Ages with its Islamic foundation, to the Habsburg Empire and the glorious period of the Bourbon dynasty, and, finally, to the Civil War, the dictatorship and the transition to democracy. The class will explore the different areas and districts of the city to live a hands-on experience of each historical period.
With these strong foundations, students will have the required knowledge and abilities to navigate modern Madrid's politics, society, culture and economy.