Course objectives:

This course provides an introduction to the cultural and historical contexts of Spanish American

civilization from indigenous culture of the pre-Conquest era to the present. Readings and

classroom discussion are in Spanish.

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate enhanced global understanding by discussing the cultures of the Spanish-speaking nations of the Americas in terms of their chronological development and regional differences;
• Demonstrate heightened literacy and critical and creative thinking  through the analysis of Spanish-language texts from the late Middle Ages to the present;
• Demonstrate improved skills in communicating through an improved facility in reading, writing and speaking Spanish.

Requirements:

HISP*2000 [1] or SPAN*2000 [2]

Restrictions:

None

Textbooks:

TBA

Method of presentation:

Lectures, discussion, audio-visual presentations

Evaluation method:

TBA

More information about the courses can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar [3]