Love in the Time of War: The Time in Between (Entre Costuras)

Course Description

The Time in Between is a brilliant novel and television series (Entre Costuras) set in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal during the first half of the turbulent twentieth century. As a point of departure, we will use this remarkable period drama, set against the backdrop of Spain and Northern Africa, as we explore the social underpinnings and political challenges that were precursors to what would become WWII. While the plot is fiction, the background is historically accurate and many of the characters whose emotional ups and downs we will share, existed in real life. Conducted in Spanish by Dr. Lynn McGovern.

What participants are saying about this course

"Using the lavish screen adaptation of Maria Dueñas's novel in order to facilitate learning about the Spanish Civil War is genius." "

I am very excited about the materials provided in this course. They provided a wealth of perspective and historical content that will be extremely useful in my own teaching."

Suggested Texts 

Duenas, Maria. El Tiempo Entre Costuras. Atria Books (2011)

Course Delivery 

Online weekly learning modules, collaborative discussion boards and instructor feedback. This course is not self-paced. 

Students who matriculate into an Instructor-Facilitated course should adhere to the dates listed on the website. Final coursework should be submitted within one week after the course end date. Course extensions beyond one week are subject to a $50 fee.

About the Instructor

Dr. Lynn McGovern, Instructor. Read more about Lynn here.

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