Prerequisites

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Practice in both oral and written language skills. Class activities are organized around cultural themes that reflect the diversity of the Hispanic world. Weekly laboratory sessions required.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN 101 or Instructor's consent

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A continuation of skills development from 101. Weekly laboratory sessions required.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN 102 or or Instructor's consent

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A systematic review of Spanish grammar and study of Spanish through materials of cultural interest. Development of written and oral skills through compositions and audio-visual materials. Weekly laboratory sessions required.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN 201 or Intructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A continuation of skills development from 201. Weekly laboratory sessions required.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or or Instructor's consent

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A writing and reading intensive course for students who are thinking about minoring and possibly majoring in Spanish. There will be a brief review of grammar, but the primary materials will come from the textbook, LAZOS,with ancillary materials from the print media and audio-visual sources. A weekly tertulia will be required instead of language lab.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Spanish 202, 203 or 250 or Instructor's consent

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Further development of written and oral skills in various contexts. Emphasis on strengthening written skills and learning to speak clearly and persuasively in Spanish. Short texts and audio-visual materials provide the basis for classroom activities which will include regularly assigned essays, group discussions and debates.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN 290 or SPAN 300 or Instructor's consent

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This course aims to introduce students to translation techniques through direct practice and to consider what makes a good translation. Material will be selected from a wide variety of sources and will increase in difficulty as the course goes on. The emphasis will be on translation from Spanish into English, but some work will be done on translation into Spanish. Students will be expected to complete regular homework assignments for which grades will be given. (Madrid campus only)

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Spanish 202, 203, 250 or Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

An exploration of some key Peninsular and Latin American cultural materials: works in four different literary genres (narrative, drama, essay and poetry), films, and songs. Development of specialized vocabulary and critical skills required in more advanced Spanish courses, through close readings and textual analysis.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Spanish 202, 203 or 250. Spanish 290 or 300 are strongly recommended

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A survey of Hispanic Civilization emphasizing the contributions of Spanish-speaking peoples to the Western tradition in art, thought and letters. Concentration on the Iberian Peninsula, with an emphasis on the contributions of Christian, Jewish and Moslem cultures in Spain.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Spanish 202, 203 or 250 or Instructor's consent. Span 290 or 300 strongly recommended.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A survey of the civilization of Latin America highlighting its historical development, ethnic plurality, and cultural complexity in areas such as politics, religion, sociology, economics, customs, music and film. The cultural contributions of Spanish-speaking minorities in the United States are also addressed.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN 250, 290, or 300 or Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

An introduction to some of the basic techniques applied in translating the written and spoken word. Examples will be drawn from literature, the mass media and professional sources. Additional grammar review provided as needed.

Term Offered

Occasional

Prerequisites

Take SPAN 290 or SPAN 300 or Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

An examination of key issues in Hispanic culture today through the study of literature, film, music and TV. The purpose of the course is twofold: To introduce the students to major themes in recent Hispanic society and culture and, to develop the necessary skills to read and analyze literary texts and other cultural forms. Topics to be discussed include dictatorship and democracy, women and representation, political and domestic violence, national identity, immigration, and mass culture. The selected materials will include texts by authors like Manuel Rivas, Mario Vargas Llosa, Carlos Fuentes, Cristina Peri Rossi, Rosa Montero, Carlos Monsivais, and Roberto Bolano among others. (Madrid campus only)

Term Offered

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This is an interdiciplinary course that will examine the historical and socio-economic causes of contemporary Spanish culture. Material will be drawn from a variety of sources including: history, sociology, gender studies, literature and philosophy. Extensive reference will be made to the non-Western cultures which have made Spain what it is today. (Usually taught in English). (Madrid campus only)

Term Offered

Prerequisites

SPAN-290 or SPAN-300 or Instructor's consent

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This course is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the city of Madrid in terms of its historical, cultural, and social development. Contemporary aspects of the city such as its rise to prominence amongst the capitals of Europe and the phenomenon of recent immigration patterns will also be discussed. All classes will be conducted in Spanish. Specific grammar points will be reviewed as needed. (Madrid campus only)

Term Offered

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Take SPAN 290 or SPAN 300 or Instructor's consent. SPAN 350 is strongly recommended

Course Credits

4.00

Description

An exploration of the diverse facets of Jewish-Muslim-Christian "convivencia" (dwelling together, coexistence). The course focuses on religious, cultural, economic and psychological aspects of contemporary Spain which owe their very existence to the history of multiculturalism in Spain. Visits to significant cities such as Toledo, will offer the student the possibility of experiencing first-hand the rich and diverse cultural heritage of present-day Spain. The primary goal of this course is to offer examples of peaceful and fruitful cooperation among the three major religions of the world and to prove that such an ideal is not a utopia. (Madrid campus only)

Term Offered

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN 300; SPAN 302 is strongly recommended

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Authors from Latin America and the Caribbean will be examined in their historical and cultural contexts. Readings and class discussions will consider the relationship between the writer and society by covering such topics as colonialism, the oral tradition, modernism and the emergence of new narratives in the twentieth century. The Inca Garcilaso, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, Jose Marti, Jorge Luis Borges, and Giaconda Belli will be among some of the writers studied.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN 300; SPAN 301 is strongly recommended.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A survey of Spanish literature from El Poema del Cid to El Quijote with emphasis on cultural currents and their relationship to the history of the period. Readings include poetry, drama and prose.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN 300 or Instructor's consent. SPAN 302 is strongly recommended.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

The relationship between social history, cultural identity and artistic expression will be explored through a diversity of texts from Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Social justice, truth, mass culture and gender will be among the issues addressed. Readings will include novel, short story, poetry and drama. Films and documentaries will also be considered to further illustrate the connections between society and text.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

SPAN-300; Spanish 302 or its equivalent is strongly recommended

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Through fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry and film, this course will explore the changing roles of women in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Special focus will be placed on the impact that changes in social ideology and culture have had on their identity and writings. Texts available in English.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Spanish 300; or Instructor's consent; Spanish 302 is strongly recommended

Course Credits

4.00

Description

An exploration of some of the major trends in twentieth century Latin American story telling. Readings reflect the vast array of voices and styles, beginning with the fantastic literature of the 1930's, the birth of magical realism and the more contemporary socio-political narratives. Authors will include Maria Luisa Bombal, Julio Cortazar, Rosario Castellanos, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Juan Rulfo, Luisa Valenzuela, among others.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Take ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructor's consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A survey of films from Argentina, Mexico, Cuba, and other Latin American countries. Taking the Cuban Revolution as our point of departure we shall explore the relationship between film and society and think about how our own understanding of a culture and its history is often shaped by the images that we receive on the screen. All films shown in Spanish with English subtitles. Discussions in English.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Cultural Diversity Opt B,Humanities & History,Humanities Literature Requirement

Prerequisites

ENG-102 or ENG-103 or Instructor's consent. Span 302 is strongly recommended for Spanish and Latin American & Caribbean Studies majors and minors.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

The myth of a singular Latino experience in the United States will be examined through a variety of genres and authors. Issues of heritage, identity and the joys, struggles and challenges of growing up Latino/a also will be addressed. Among the writers read will be Sandra Cisneros, "House on Mango Street", Junot Diaz, "Drown", Esmeralda Santiago, "When I Was Puerto Rican", Tato Laviera, "AmeRican".

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Cultural Diversity Opt A,Humanities Literature Requirement

Prerequisites

Take SPAN 290 or SPAN 300 or Instructor's consent. SPAN 350 is strongly recommended.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

In this course we will study the transition of Spain from dictatorship to democracy from an interdisciplinary perspective based mostly on the analysis of literary works, film, visual arts and music besides relevant theoretical articles by major Spanish and international intellectuals. Youth culture (sex, drugs and rock and roll), the feminist movement, nationalistic demands, and Spain's subsequent incorporation into the European Union will be highlighted. (Madrid campus only)

Term Offered

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

ENG 102 or ENG 103 or Instructor's consent. SPAN 300 and SPAN 302 are strongly recommeneded for Spanish and Latin American and Carribean Studies majors and minors.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This course examines the intersection between literature and film and the relationships between the written word and the cinematic image. The writers and cinematographers we will study represent mainstream as well as marginal voices which address issues of race, gender, sexual orientation and socio-economic class in South America, the Caribbean and Mexico. All texts available in both Spanish and English translation.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

Humanities Literature Requirement,Cultural Diversity Opt B,BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Take SPAN-290 or SPAN-300;or instructor's consent. SPAN-350 is strongly recommended

Course Credits

4.00- 8.00

Description

A selection of representative examples of Spanish narrative from the 19th century to the present will be studied in the context of current feminist and psycho-critical theories. Readings will include domestic writings by the mid-century generation; Romantic, Realist, and Modernist writers, and narratives of both the post-war generation and the new wave of Contemporary women writers. Prerequisite: Spanish 290 or 300 or consent of instructor. Language of instruction: Spanish (Madrid campus only)

Term Offered

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Span 290 or Span 300; Instructor's consent; Spanish 302 is strongly recommended

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This course will focus on the dynamic relationships that exist between art (both visual and lyrical) and the written word. By reading twentieth century authors from Latin America and the Caribbean and juxtaposing their work with that of other artists who explore similar themes, students will examine the multiple ways in which art and literature contribute to our understanding of life in Latin America and the Caribbean. Music, paintings, photography, poetry, and prose will be among some of the genres studied.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Span 290 or 300; Span 302 is strongly recommended

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Students will closely examine the contemporary world of Latin American Theatre. A study of basic theatre concepts and methodology will prepare students to perform in "Noche de teatro latinoamericano", a public performance of three one-act plays from contemporary Latin American playwrights. Publicity and set design will also be part of the course framework.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Senior standing & permission of the Dept.Chair

Course Credits

4.00

Description

A major research project completed under the supervision of a regular faculty member.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Instructor consent required.

Course Credits

1.00- 4.00

Description

Students meet with a department member to pursue advanced studies in areas of particular interest to them.

Term Offered

Occasional

Course Types

BA FOREIGN

Prerequisites

Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Tutorial studies of the terminology, organization and practice of business in the Spanish-speaking world. Offered each semester.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Tutorial studies of the terminology, organization and practice of business in the Spanish-speaking world.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

Instructor's consent.

Course Credits

1.00- 2.00

Description

Tutorial studies of the terminology, organization and practice of business in the Spanish-speaking world.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring