This section of the web page contains an archive of readings from various semesters' versions of this course. Please consult the syllabus and announcements to determine which of these readings you will need to complete each week. You are, of course, welcome to read any additional texts that pique your curiosity.
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I. Stones and Bones
(No readings prior to the first class meeting.)
II. Textiles
Iberia (Fall 2012)
Latin America (Fall 2012)
Iberia (Spring 2012)
Excerpts from AmadÃs de Gaula in English and in Spanish
III. Boats
Iberia (Fall 2012)
Latin America (Fall 2012)
Iberia (Spring 2012)
On the Sea
Sailing Away, Riding Away or Se alejaron por mar y a caballo
IV. Icons, Relics and Crosses
Iberia (Fall 2012)
Latin America (Fall 2012)
V. Bodies
Iberia (Fall 2012)
Latin America (Fall 2012)
VI. Food
Iberia (Fall 2012)
Latin America (Fall 2012)
Iberia (Spring 2012)
Preface to The Food of Spain
VII. Paper, Parchment and Other Writing Materials
Iberia (Fall 2012)
Latin America (Fall 2012)
Iberia (Spring 2012)