SPA 147

Anglos, Latinos and the Spanish Black Legend: The Origins and Educational Implications of Anti-Hispanic Prejudice

Fieldwork; Term Paper. Examination of Anti-Hispanic prejudice in the United States focusing on the "Black Legend," a 16th Century anti-Spanish myth underpinning the doctrine of "Manifest Destiny." Exploration of the Legend's presence in contemporary American society through interviews and analysis of school textbooks. (Same course as EDU 147.)

Units: 4.0

Hours: Lecture/Discussion—3 hour(s);