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H03 -
From Repression to Democracy: Post-Franco Spain

This seminar will examine the spectacular political, social and artistic changes that took place as Spain moved from nearly forty years of Fascist dictatorship to its current status as a vibrant, secular democracy. We will examine Carmen Martin Gaite's The Back Roo-the first novel published after censorship was lifted after Franco's death and documentaries and films by Almodovar and others to show the range of Spanish creativity. We will discuss Spain's current challenges such as immigration, the power of the autonomous regions, and the erosion of traditions that defined the Spanish way of life. (Knowledge of Spanish is helpful: readings are mostly in English, most films have subtitles and TV clips are in Spanish.)

Scholar:

Margery Resnick

Location:

MIT

Dates:

11/17/2010, 12/1/2010, 12/10/2010

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H03 -	From Repression to Democracy: Post-Franco Spain

	This seminar will examine the spectacular political, social and artistic changes that took place as Spain moved from nearly forty years of Fascist dictatorship to its current status as a vibrant, secular democracy. We will examine Carmen Martin Gaite's The Back Roo-the first novel published after censorship was lifted after Franco's death and documentaries and films by Almodovar and others to show the range of Spanish creativity. We will discuss Spain's current challenges such as immigration, the power of the autonomous regions, and the erosion of traditions that defined the Spanish way of life. (Knowledge of Spanish is helpful: readings are mostly in English, most films have subtitles and TV clips are in Spanish.)

		Scholar:	Margery Resnick
		Location:	MIT
		Dates:	11/17/2010, 12/1/2010, 12/10/2010