Practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing simple idiomatic Spanish with special attention to Spanish culture. Emphasizes participation and self-expression. Open to students with no previous Spanish or by placement examination. Special emphasis is given to Spanish culture. Develops intermediate-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish.
Special emphasis is given to Spanish culture.
Topics include people, geography, politics, economy, literature, sciences, music, visual arts, gastronomy, and patterns of daily life. An exploration of the people and cultures of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and their influence in the United States. Traces the development of these regions from preconquest cultures to contemporary liberation struggles, while addressing ethnicity, gender, religion, class, and the arts. A study of the principal works of major Spanish writers. Taught in English.