An introduction to the study of Spanish civilization, culture and political thought from the origins to the present. A course designed to teach the essential vocabulary and style specific to Spanish and Latin American business and to introduce students to the basic workings of the Spanish and Latin American economy. An introduction to literary readings representative of various genres. Advanced study of Latin American culture and civilization. Advanced study of Spanish civilization and culture.
Topics range from earliest times to the present.
This course is designed to provide future foreign language teachers with practical teaching techniques. Readings, practice teaching for peer critique and presentation in a public school classroom. Study of a period, movement, or genre. Three courses in the major. Permission of the department chairperson is required.