SPAN 221 - Cinema for Spanish Conversation

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course is designed to enhance oral communication in Spanish while increasing familiarity with Hispanic cultures through cinema. Spanish, Latin American and Latino films are used to refine the student's language skills beyond the intermediate level, with particular attention to vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures. Cultural readings will explore the connections between film, society, history and a variety of cross-cultural issues, such a race, class, gender and sexuality, among other topics. Film scripts and film reviews will be used to hone creative writing skills, focusing on story-telling, description and dialogue. Students taking this course will be required to view a number of films outside of class. Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 122, or the equivalent. (Liébana , offered alternate years)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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