Analysis from a sociolinguistic and discourse analysis perspective of the relationship between language and power in the Spanish-speaking world. It would imply the discussion of a theoretical framework and its application to non-canonical texts produced in Spanish.
Readings and discussion of U.S. Latino literature and culture. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits when taught under different subtitles.
An independent research course leading to an undergraduate thesis in Hispanic Studies (research thesis, technology-based project, translation project) for majors in the Department of Hispanic Studies to be supervised by one/two faculty member(s) on topics dealing with Spanish and/or Latin American studies (literature, culture, civilization, visual studies), Hispanic Linguistics, or the teaching of Spanish.
An independent research course leading to an undergraduate thesis in Hispanic Studies (research thesis, technology-based project, translation project) for majors in the Department of Hispanic Studies to be supervised by one/two faculty member(s) on topics dealing with Spanish and/or Latin American studies (literature, culture, civilization, visual studies), Hispanic Linguistics, or the teaching of Spanish.
An independent research course leading to an undergraduate thesis in Hispanic Studies (research thesis, technology-based project, translation project) for majors in the Department of Hispanic Studies to be supervised by one/two faculty member(s) on topics dealing with Spanish and/or Latin American studies (literature, culture, civilization, visual studies), Hispanic Linguistics, or the teaching of Spanish.
An independent research course leading to an undergraduate thesis in Hispanic Studies (research thesis, technology-based project, translation project) for majors in the Department of Hispanic Studies to be supervised by one/two faculty member(s) on topics dealing with Spanish and/or Latin American studies (literature, culture, civilization, visual studies), Hispanic Linguistics, or the teaching of Spanish.
Continuation of SPA 201. Not open to students who have credit for SPA 242.
This course is designed to expand upon the students' already existing knowledge of Spanish in order to prepare them for intermediate level courses. The textbook and supplementary material will develop students' abilities in the four basic skills of language learning (speaking, listening, reading and writing).
This course will examine the culture, literature, arts and historical issues of the Hispanic Caribbean - Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic - from Columbus' arrival to the contemporary period.
Review and reinforcement of grammatical and phonological patterns. Emphasis will be given to developing reading, listening and speaking skills based on contemporary texts. Not open to students who have credit for SPI 241.
