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 […]
PORT101
Beginners’ Portuguese I Welcome to the Lusophone world, the world of the Portuguese-speaking countries! Study the most widely spoken language in the Southern Hemisphere and the 5th most spoken native language in the world! PORT 101 is an interactive introduction to Portuguese language. The rich cultures of Brazil, Portugal and many other African and Asian […]
SPAN312C
Topics in Hispanic Literature Cross-listed with RMST 372 Explore Spain and Latin America’s contributions to global culture through popular Hispanic literature in translation. Prerequisites: No prerequisites Language of instruction: English
SPAN308
Spanish for Business Know how to apply for a job in Spanish? Ready to present confidently a product or service in this language? Want to read and understand real economic or business related materials from Spanish-speaking countries? Prepared to thrive in common situations you will face while conducting business in Spanish? SPAN 308 will provide […]
SPAN302
Intermediate Spanish II SPAN 302 is an Intermediate-level course in applied Spanish grammar that picks up where SPAN 301 leaves off, and continues students’ deepening of oral and written communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), intercultural knowledge, and awareness of how language works in specific texts and contexts, representative of the Hispanic World. Homework […]
SPAN301
Intermediate Spanish I SPAN 301 is an Intermediate-level course in applied Spanish grammar that helps students deepen oral and written communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), intercultural knowledge, and awareness of how language works in specific texts and contexts, representative of the Hispanic World. Homework assignments will emphasize students’ engagement with personal learning strategies […]