LATS 209 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers: Introduction to Latina/o Cultural Production

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Latina/o Studies

Description:

This lecture and discussion course focuses on the acquisition and improvement of critical communication and analytical skills in Spanish for use both in and outside of the United States. We address all four of the primary language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking), with particular attention to the unique needs of students who have received a majority of their exposure to the Spanish language in an informal/domestic environment. Through the use of materials and vocabulary taken from a variety of real-life contexts, but with primary emphasis on the diverse U.S. Latina/o communities, this course aims to sharpen heritage speakers'--sociolinguistic competency and ability to interpret musical, cinematic, and literary texts in Spanish.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

However, students who have completed the majority of their formal education in a Spanish-speaking country are not permitted to enroll in this course without prior permission of the instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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