Hispanic Studies Hispanic Studies Courses 101, 102. Elementary Spanish Designed to develop basic proficiency in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. A native Spanish-speaking assistant serves as tutor for the course. Three class meetings and one laboratory session per week. Intermediate Spanish Review and intensified practice of language skills.
Readings cover a wide range of topics in Spanish and Spanish American culture and literature.
A native Spanish-speaking assistant serves as tutor for the course. Three class meetings and one laboratory session per week. At the same time it presents the student with a topical study of contemporary Spanish American societies and cultures. A native Spanish-speaking teaching assistant will participate in instruction and is available for consultation outside of class. Some of the topics and issues addressed in the course are geography, ethnic diversity, politics and the economy, the arts, music, and film.