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3.00 Credits
Las Tres Culturas introduces students to the three major cultures present in Latin America: indigenous, Spanish, and African. Throughout the course students will explore phenomena such as racial mixing and cultural heterogeneity while reflecting upon their own culture. Taught in Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
Latin America Today is a look at contemporary issues of the Latin American and the events and personages that have contributed to present-day nations of Latin America. The course will amplify students' knowledge of the various cultures of Latin America and help students appreciate a culture different from their own. Taught in Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
Spain Today is virtual visit to today's Spain using internet resources in an electronic classroom. Topics included are politics, society, economy, culture, and foreign policy. Using the latest available content, data and statistics, the course covers pressing issues in contemporary Spain such as health care, education, terrorism, religious practices, immigration and unemployment.
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3.00 Credits
Hispanic Culture US is an introduction to the culture of Hispanics living in the United States. This course has two purposes: 1) to approach the presence of Hispanics in the US as a historical phenomenon, rather than as a purely economical one, and 2) surveying the diversity, scope, culture, identity, impact and geographical distribution of US Hispanics. Taught in Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
Spanish Civilization I examines the development of Spanish societies, polities, and cultures from the earliest Iberian settlement to the early Atlantic period of expansion and modernity through the 16th century. Taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
Spanish Civilization II traces the rise of modern peninsular Spanish societies from the early Atlantic period to the present, with an emphasis on Spanish culture, institutions, polities, and ideas. Taught in English.
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3.00 Credits
Latin American Civilization I examines the development of Latin American societies, polities, and cultures from the pre-Colombian period through the 19th century. Students will be introduced to the process of the formation and construction of Latin American culture with emphasis on its general characteristics and its particular differences. Taught in Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
Latin American Civilization II is a continuation of Latin American Civilization I and examines the development of Latin American societies, polities, and cultures from the 20th century to present-day Latin America. Students will explore such aspects as political, religious, linguistic, and racial, among others that identify the specificity of regional subcultures and common traits of these groups. Taught in Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced Grammar reviews Spanish grammar points commonly regarded as challenging for English-speaking Spanish learners before they reach an advanced level in Spanish. It also covers Spanish grammar points rarely taught in other Spanish courses, nonetheless, essential for acquiring an advanced level of Spanish proficiency. Through various types of exercises, such as drills, translations, and role-playing, the course aims to facilitate students' continued development of and control over the linguistic aspect of their Spanish language skills.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced Conversation is an advanced oral performance course aimed at development of intermediate to advanced oral skills. The course consists of daily speaking activities including role-play, informal debate, oral argumentation and oral presentations. Assessment techniques based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages guidelines for oral proficiency will be used to assess students' development.
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