Comparative studies will include Greece, Turkey, Italy, and Spain, as well as Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt. The course will also focus on archeology of the area and sites to be visited during the extensive field trips. The course surveys the major Mediterranean classic writers, with emphasis on Greco-Latin literary works. From Homer's the Illiad and the Odyssey to Dante's Divina Commedia, texts will include essays, drama, short stories, and narratives. Students will discuss literary movements within the historical contexts including the political, philosophical views and aesthetics, as well as social vision that represented the times.
Students learn the elements of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Students gain proficiency at an intermediate level through literary and cultural exercises. Students acquire fluency in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. This course will focus on expository writing through the analysis of a variety of texts with emphasis on the study and practical application of the written discourse. Grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation will be addressed. Students with high-level Spanish proficiency will have the option of an internship.