Includes essential grammar and vocabulary. Foundation for the development of conversation, reading and cross-cultural skills. These courses concentrate on the mastery of grammar and in oral and written communication. Material used gives a glimpse of Spanish and Latin American life and culture. These courses provide intensive practice in all fluency skills, with emphasis in spoken and written language.
Studies representative Latin American novels, focusing primarily on contemporary Mexican novels.
May include works by Fuentes, Castellanos and Garcia Marquez. Completion of SPAN 322 or equivalent. This course is designed as an intensive review of grammatical structures, with the goal of advancing student proficiency in development of themes, through discussion and writing compositions based on readings and conferences, film or other cultural events in the community. At the same time, the student's listening comprehension will be evaluated and improved while oral skills are perfected. An introduction to the Mayan language and culture.