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Course Criteria
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This course presents the major issues of Spanish American culture. Among them is the question of cultural regions or zones based on geographical factors. Cultural evolution is traced from the pre-Hispanic origins of the regions through the colonial and post-colonial periods. Particular attention is focused on the concept of cultural identity and the process of fusing indigenous, European, African, and other influences. This course is taught entirely in Spanish. Discussions and student writing are a major component of the course. Prerequisite: SPA-280. HIPHI, Fall semester.
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This course traces the development of a Spanish identity through the study of the Spanish people as a diverse, multi-cultural society. The course examines how the fusion of the indigenous, Roman, northern European, and African elements, and the conflict between Christian, Muslim, and Jewish religions produces one of Europe's richest and most unique cultures. Taught in Spanish. Discussions and student writing are a major component of the course. Prerequisite: SPA-280. Spring semester.
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Great works of literature written in Spanish America from colonial times to the present are examined. Prerequisites: SPA-250 and SPA-280. Fall semester, odd years.
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A course designed to familiarize students with major authors of Spanish literature from its beginning to present times. A study of selections viewed in their cultural and historical contexts will highlight the extent to which these authors were influenced by the ideology of their times and how their writings, in turn, affected contemporary thought. Prerequisites: SPA-250 and SPA-280. Spring semester, even years.
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This course offers an in-depth review of Spanish grammar with an emphasis on developing advanced writing skills in Spanish. The students have the opportunity to practice grammar usage by writing compositions throughout the semester. This course is required of all majors and teaching minors, and is strongly recommended for students who wish to improve their grammar and writing skills at the advanced level. Prerequisites: SPA-250 and SPA-280, or equivalent. WRITD, Spring semester, even years.
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Topic varies yearly. Course content will vary and will explore a topic or problem in depth through reading, discussion, and writing. Prerequisites: SPA-320, SPA-321, SPA-322, and SPA-323. Spring semester, odd years
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This course provides students with phonetic, phonological, morphological, and syntactic aspects of the Spanish language in its synchronic and diachronic contexts. Since the course is particularly targeted to teaching majors, special attention is given to discussion of patterns of errors, and potential linguistic problems with which non-native speakers of Spanish are faced. Evaluation includes exercises based on television broadcasts, readings from diverse sources, quizzes, a short research paper, and a final exam. The course is taught in Spanish with a minimum use of English. ENG-241 is highly recommended prior to taking this course. Required of all majors and teaching minors. Prerequisite: SPA-280. Fall semester.
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Women have long contributed to the wealth of literary production in the Spanish language. This course profiles the writings of women from different parts of the Hispanic world and may include issues of gender, race, and ethnicity. Prerequisites: SPA-250 and SPA-280. Fall semester, even years.
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This course introduces students to important developments in cinema in the Spanish-speaking cultures. Different types of film are shown and analyzed from various perspectives. All films, discussion, and written assignments are in Spanish. Prerequisites: SPA-250 and SPA-280. Spring semester, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
Independent study project and a scholarly paper. Prerequisite: A minimum of three courses in Spanish literature or permission of the instructor.
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