SPAN470A
Literatura y derechos humanos en América Latina Este curso se propone examinar la compleja relación entre literatura y derechos humanos en América Latina, desde la llegada de los europeos al Nuevo Mundo hasta hoy en día. Con un enfoque particular en las letras coloniales, nos preguntaremos cuál ha sido el impacto de los abusos y/o […]
SPAN406
Breaking the Mold: Gender Representation(s) in Hispanic Literature and Culture El curso es una introducción al papel de la mujer en España desde el siglo XVIII hasta nuestros días. El énfasis, sin embargo, se pondrá en las aportaciones al discurso feminista español de algunas de estas artistas, escritoras y directoras, sin perder de vista el […]
SPAN405F
From Text to Palate: Literature, Food and Society in Spain and Latin America I took the little book from the angel’s hand, ate it, and it tasted as sweet as honey utters John in the Bible. The ancient link between food and books is particularly significant in the Hispanic World where eating has always been essential in […]
SPAN402
Upper Intermediate Spanish II Spanish 402 is the next level of language proficiency for those who have completed Span 302, 401, or have an equivalent language competence, and for bilingual students. With an approach that is communicative and interactive, Span 402 fosters experiential learning and critical reflection through reflection, collaboration, creative writing and community engagement. […]
SPAN401
Upper Intermediate Spanish I Spanish 401 is an intensely practical advanced language course aim to strengthen fluency and accuracy in spoken and written communication with emphasis on mediation, interpretation, and metalinguistic competencies through translation (English into Spanish) and comparative stylistics. Through a variety of activities from different professional specializations (Business, Journalism, Public Relations, and Literary […]
SPAN365
Modern Magics: Spanish-American Literature and Culture since the 1820s This course aims to familiarize students with major concepts and trends in Latin American literature through a discussion of representative works from the most important aesthetic movements of the past two centuries, such as modernismo, realismo mágico, the Boom, testimonio, and the Post-Boom. By studying a […]
SPAN364
Survey of Spanish American Literature to the 1820s ¿Qué es el colonialismo y en qué consiste su legado en América Latina? En este curso intentaremos contestar esta pregunta al analizar los textos más representativos de la llamada “literatura colonial” teniendo en cuenta una gran variedad de perspectivas (indígena, mestiza, española, criolla, etc.) y reflexionando sobre […]
SPAN358
Divergent Visions: Peninsular Literature and Culture since 1700 El curso es una introducción panorámica a la historia y los principales movimientos culturales de España durante los siglos XVIII y XIX en el contexto europeo: neoclasicismo, romanticismo, realismo y naturalismo. Prerequisite: SPAN 221; and SPAN 301 or equivalent expertise in written and spoken Spanish. Language of […]
SPAN357
The Golden Age of Peninsular Literature and Culture Are heroes necessary for our existence and contemplation of ourselves as part of society? Is unconditional love possible without any exchanges implied? Is poverty deterministic or related to ones choices? Is fiction truth and vice versa? What a ruler should choose between family and the law? In […]
SPAN321
Tradition and Diversity in Spanish History and Culture El curso es una visión panorámica de la historia y la cultura de España desde la prehistoria hasta el siglo XVIII. Se enfocará en los principales acontecimientos políticos, sociales, económicos, religiosos y culturales. El objetivo es comprender cómo se ha ido forjando su identidad plural a través […]