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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of the theory and practice of the art of translation. Presented in this course are strategies available to the translator to convey the essence of a work of fiction or poetry from one literary culture to another.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the feminist discourse of women poets in Latin America from 1900 to 1940. Students will interpret and apply gender theory in order to analyze critically the development of a new feminist voice in poetry. Topics include social construction of gender, patriarchy, traditional views versus new woman, motherhood, and sexuality. Students will also learn how to decode poetry and language devices, and how to integrate both approaches in writing. The course studies poets such as Delmira Agustini, Gabriela Mistral, Alfonsina Storni, Juana de Ibarbourou, Clara Lair and Julia de Brugos.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to Latino writers who portrays biculturalism as a statement of Latino identity in they United States. Students apply Latino theory to analyze the development of new voices of writers whose cultural and political agenda attempts to represent the Latino communities in literature. Topics include: Immigration, bilingualism, Latinos as foreigners, assimilation, old and new country roots, social mobility, generational differences, national pride, the American dream, and contribution to America. Representative authors include: Richard Rodriguez, Julia Alvarez, Sandra Cisneros, Esmeralda Santiago, Junot Diaz, Nilo Cruz, Cristina Garcia, Rodolfo Anaya. Prerequisites of SPA 23 and 24 are required.
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3.00 Credits
The course studies trends, themes, literary periods, and major writers and works which represent the literature of Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico from the 20th century to the present day. The course focuses on literature and its relationship to colonialism, dictatorships, popular culture, immigration and gender identity. Pre requisite of SPA 11 or above is required
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3.00 Credits
This course is recommended for students in nursing, psychology, sociology, business administration or criminal justice. This accelerated course for beginners is designed to provide conversational adequacy in the Spanish language encountered in social and everyday situations. This course provides a basic vocabulary in order to converse. An aural-oral approach is used.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Spanish 51. This course is recommended for students (who have some knowledge of Spanish) in the fields of nursing, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or business administration who wish to concentrate on using the language.
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3.00 Credits
Through the use of dialogues, impromptu and prepared class discussions and oral reports, this course is designed for non-language majors to offer intensive oral practice in Spanish. This course is recommended for students in the fields of nursing, psychology, sociology, business administration and criminal justice. Spanish majors may take only as an elective course. Prerequisite of SPA 52 or 2 with a C- or better grade or the equivalent are required.
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3.00 Credits
Through the use of dialogues, impromptu and prepared class discussions and oral reports, this course is designed for non language majors to offer intensive oral practice in Spanish. This course is recommended for students in the fields of nursing, psychology, sociology, business administration and criminal justice. Spanish majors may take only as an elective course. Prerequisite of SPA 52 or 2 with a C- or better grade or the equivalent are required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an examination of Spanish: life, thought, folklore and art; historical, social, and economic backgrounds; an analysis of the salient features of the national character and a focus on regional differences. Ample use of audiovisual materials. A free elective for all majors. Given in English.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines Latin America: life, thought, art and folklore; historical, social, and economic backgrounds; regional similarities and contrasts. Ample use of audiovisual materials. A free elective for all majors. Given in English.
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