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3.00 Credits
World Cultures: Mexico introduces students to the cultures of Mexico and the political, cultural, and social traditions regarding family, death, religion, celebrations, food, music, and the arts. Inasmuch as the culture of Mexico is heavily shaped by its history, a great deal of the course is spent studying the history of Mexico and how it has impacted the Mexican people and their way of life. This course is taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
US Latino Culture introduces students to the cultures of Latinos living in the US, and the trends and changes in the interrelationships among the diverse groups. The course will examine Latino history and the causes for migration of many Latinos to the United States. The mixture of Latino traditions including food, music and dance and their impact in the US will also be explored. This course is taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
US Latino Autobiography introduces students to common elements of both macro US Latino and micro (sub-group by nationality of origin) US Latino culture and experience, through reading, discussion and analysis of autobiographies. Course is taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to important aspects of the history, experiences and culture of US Latinos reflected in films focusing on this population. In addition to viewing and discussion of these films, lectures and selected readings enhance students' understanding of the social, historical and cultural contexts of the films. The course emphasizes the experience of Latinos living in the South West of the United States, though many topics are relevant to other US Latinos. Course is taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to Central America and its development, using language as a foundational principle for understanding the region. Inasmuch as present-day Central America, its arts, and literature are so heavily shaped by its history, particularly the influence of the Spanish, a great deal of the course will be spent upon the relationship of its history, language and literature, and the arts and their impact on the politics, civilization, and the accomplishments of Central America. Taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
Tasting Spain will explore the culture and identity of Spain through its culinary history. By reading and studying a wide array of documents about the gastronomy of Spain throughout the ages (cookbooks and gastronomical treaties, among others), students will gain a deep knowledge and understanding of Spain's cultural identity. In this course, students will "taste" Spain at both the literal and metaphorical levels, learning about the historical processes that have shaped this European country to give it its particular flavor today. This course will be taught in English. Reading knowledge of Spanish is recommended, but it is not a requisite.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the cultures of Latin America and the political and social traditions regarding family, death, religion, celebrations, food, music, sports, folklore, and the arts. As the cultures of Latin America today are heavily shaped by its history, Latin American history will be examined to discover its relationship to everyday customs, traditions and regional cultures. The course is taught in English.
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5.00 Credits
This intermediate level course will develop specific vocabulary and cultural skills necessary to work in social services and health related fields. The course will consist of three one-hour classes and a two-hour on-site practice each week in a local agency that serves the Hispanic population. This course is taught in Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the first in a two-course sequence of the second year of Spanish. In this course students develop and expand on basic linguistic forms and functions. First year skills are deepened and applied to the development of conversation and composition in Spanish in order to develop communicative competence. The cultural component of this course is treated in an increasingly sophisticated way through student exploration in writing as well as through oral performance.
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3.00 Credits
This course is the second in a two-course sequence of the second year of Spanish. In this course students build on their knowledge and use of previously learned linguistic forms and functions. Students advance in their comprehension, reading, writing, and oral production skills. Activities, readings, and writing assignments become more elaborate. Compositions become longer and oral presentations become more specific and formal. The cultural component of this course is treated in an increasingly sophisticated way through student analysis in writing as well as through oral performance.
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