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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Accelerated Intermediate Spanish meets the goals of Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 203 ) and Intermediate Spanish II (SPAN 204) in one semester. It extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish, and it introduces the history and culture of Hispanophone countries.  This course is designed for students who have successfully completed SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or have tested in at the intermediate level on the placement test. Three class hours per week plus two hours of tutorial. Successful completion with a minimum grade of C- allows enrollment in SPAN 305. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110 or an equivalent earned with a minimum grade of C-, and permission of instructor. Students will not receive credit for this course if they have previously taken or been awarded credit for SPAN 203 and/or SPAN 204.

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This course serves as a bridge between the intermediate and advanced courses in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Its main objective is to improve oral and written communication while strengthening grammatical skills and deepening knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Conversations and written essays are based on the cultural and literary themes presented in the textbook, a novel or other literary work, and supporting videos and films. Other course activities vary according to instructors and can include individual and/or group presentations; interviews with native speakers; attending community events related to some celebration of the Hispanic world; or different forms of community engagement. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 or SPAN 220 with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of instructor.

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Writing WA
Internationalism

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This course serves as a bridge between the intermediate and advanced courses in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Its main objective is to improve oral and written communication while strengthening grammatical skills and deepening knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Conversations and written essays are based on the cultural and literary themes presented in the textbook, a novel or other literary work, and supporting videos and films. Other course activities vary according to instructors and can include individual and/or group presentations; interviews with native speakers; attending community events related to some celebration of the Hispanic world; or different forms of community engagement. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 or SPAN 220 with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of instructor.

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Writing WA
Internationalism

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This course presents the student with essential tools for the critical analysis of a broad range of topics and forms of cultural production (literature, cinema, art, e-texts, etc.) in the Hispanic world. It also teaches the student advanced language skills in written composition and public oral presentation. This course satisfies the Area 2 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 or SPAN 306.

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This course presents the student with essential tools for the critical analysis of a broad range of topics and forms of cultural production (literature, cinema, art, e-texts, etc.) in the Hispanic world. It also teaches the student advanced language skills in written composition and public oral presentation. This course satisfies the Area 2 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 or SPAN 306.

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This course provides an interdisciplinary discussion of the Latino experience in the United States with a focus on Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Cuban- Americans. Using fiction, poetry, films and critical essays, we will examine issues of race and ethnicity, language, identity, gender and sexuality, politics, and immigration. This course satisfies the Area 2 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 or SPAN 306.

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U.S. Identities and Differences

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A linguistic survey of the Spanish language aimed at improving pronunciation and increasing comprehension of the structure of the language, deepening students' understanding of the sound system, word formation, grammar and meaning. Study will emphasize phonetics and provide an introduction to transcription, phonology, morphology and syntax, as well as provide an overview of linguistic change and geographic variation. This course satisfies the Area 3 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305, SPAN 306 or consent of instructor.

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In the Old World, Spain defined its national identity by locating its "others" in Jews, conversos , Muslims, moriscos , Turks, gypsies, pirates and Protestants. In the New World, Spaniards employed many of the same discursive and legal tactics-along with brute force-to subject Amerindian and African peoples to their will and their cultural norms. But indigenous and African populations in the Americas actively countered colonization. They rejected slavery and cultural imposition through physical rebellion, the use of strategies of cultural preservation and the appropriation of phonetic writing, which they in turn wielded against European hegemony. We will examine a fascinating corpus of indigenous pictographic codexes, architecture, myths, and histories and letters of resistance, along with a rich spectrum of texts in which peoples of African descent affirm their own subjectivity in opposition to slavery and cultural violence. What will emerge for students is a complex, heterogeneous vision of the conquest and early colonization in which non-European voices speak loudly on their own behalf. This course satisfies the Area 1 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 and another 300-level Spanish course or consent of the instructor.

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This course is an introduction to the field of translation studies focusing on the linguistic, ethical, and cultural aspects of translation and interpretation. It aims to give students an understanding of the principles of translation and the role of the translator. It provides an opportunity to improve their language skills and to gain a deeper understanding of the intercultural aspects of the translation activity both in theory and practice. The cousre has a civic engagement component and is taught in partnership with a different community organization each semester (e.g. The Advocates for Human Rights, Centro Tyrone Guzman; James H. Binger Center for New Americans). Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 and two other 300-level Spanish courses.

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Writing WC
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A survey of modern dialectal variations of Spanish that includes examination of American Spanish dialects as well as those of the Iberian Peninsula. Sociolinguistic issues and historical aspects of dialect variation and study will be addressed, along with other extralinguistic factors. Through this course, students will be provided an introduction to theories of language change, as well as the history of the language, and will gain a broad understanding of the different varieties of Modern Spanish. This course satisfies the Area 3 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 309 or consent of the instructor.

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Explorations of the relationship between women and violence typically take place from the perspective of women as victims. However, how does the discourse change when the traditional paradigm is inverted and we explore women as perpetrators of violence? This seminar examines representations of women who kill in Latin American and Latino narratives (including novels, short stories, films, and newspapers). Drawing on feminist theory, media studies, criminology, and literary criticism, we will seek to understand the ways women's violence has been read and framed in contemporary society as well as how their violence intersects with discussions of nationalism, race, class, and gender. This course satisfies the Area 2 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 307 or consent of the instructor.

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How do we represent the “sick”? What does it mean to be “normal”? How do notions of disease and abnormality intersect with the discursive production of gender, race, the family or the environment? With a particular focus on 21st century films and first-person narratives from Spain and Latin America, this course will explore the transformations of the category of the sick and normality as they relate to the state’s legal system, the global economy and the emergence of new reproductive technologies and family structures. Prerequisites: SPAN 305 and another 300-level Spanish course, or permission of instructor.

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The senior seminar is a capstone course that explores in depth a shifting field of topics. It helps students relate the subjects they have studied in their major field and assists students in demonstrating their familiarity with Hispanic cultures and in methods of analysis and presentation, culminating in the preparation and presentation of a major research project. It is primarily a discussion course that relies heavily on individual as well as collective effort. Required for Spanish majors. Category varies. Prerequisite(s): For Spanish majors; to be completed in the final semester.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 102, students must have completed 101, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. Three class hours a week plus one hour of tutorial. Minimal introduction to history and culture of hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 203, students must have completed 102, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 101 with C- or better.

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Accelerated Beginning Spanish meets the goals of Elementary Spanish I and II (SPAN 101 and SPAN 102) in one semester. It covers pronunciation, grammar essentials, conversation and reading. This course is appropriate for students with prior experience in Spanish or another language and for students who are highly self-motivated and/or able to learn foreign languages quickly. Successful completion allows enrollment in Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 203) or Accelerated Intermediate Spanish (SPAN 220). Students will not receive credit for this course if they have previously taken or been awarded credit for SPAN 101 or SPAN 102. Three class hours a week plus two hours of tutorial. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. For admission into SPAN 203 or SPAN 220, students must have completed 110, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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The Caribbean islands are home to some of the most vibrant, multiethnic cultural landscapes in the world. In fact, the Caribbean was global centuries before the term globalization came into vogue. But the historical traumas of conquest, slavery and colonialism continue to fuel contemporary struggles against neocolonial structures that serve tourism, “free” trade, and a worldwide culture of consumption. In this course, our objective is to explore the ways in which Caribbean literature, art and performance offer powerful tools of decolonization in the struggle to protect cultural sovereignty as well as ecological diversity. To that end, we will learn how Caribbean writers, intellectuals, artists, and musicians confront the various challenges that islands of the region face, including political domination, racism, poverty, sexism, toxicity and transmigration. The course will challenge commonly-held notions of the Caribbean as merely a site for leisure and pleasure. This course is taught in English and seeks to build skills in critical thinking and argumentative writing. As such, it is discussion-based and prioritizes student-led learning. Reading expectations are moderate (50-60 pages per week).

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. For admission into SPAN 204, students must have completed 203, or its equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 or SPAN 110, or an equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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Intermediate Spanish II extends and deepens awareness and use of linguistic functions in Spanish. Formal introduction to history and culture of Hispanophone countries. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 203, or its equivalent, with a grade of C- or better.

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This course serves as a bridge between the intermediate and advanced courses in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Its main objective is to improve oral and written communication while strengthening grammatical skills and deepening knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Conversations and written essays are based on the cultural and literary themes presented in the textbook, a novel or other literary work, and supporting videos and films. Other course activities vary according to instructors and can include individual and/or group presentations; interviews with native speakers; attending community events related to some celebration of the Hispanic world; or different forms of community engagement. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 or SPAN 220 with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of instructor.

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Writing WA
Internationalism

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This course serves as a bridge between the intermediate and advanced courses in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Its main objective is to improve oral and written communication while strengthening grammatical skills and deepening knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Conversations and written essays are based on the cultural and literary themes presented in the textbook, a novel or other literary work, and supporting videos and films. Other course activities vary according to instructors and can include individual and/or group presentations; interviews with native speakers; attending community events related to some celebration of the Hispanic world; or different forms of community engagement. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 or SPAN 220 with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of instructor.

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Writing WA
Internationalism

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Humanities

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This course serves as a bridge between the intermediate and advanced courses in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Its main objective is to improve oral and written communication while strengthening grammatical skills and deepening knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Conversations and written essays are based on the cultural and literary themes presented in the textbook, a novel or other literary work, and supporting videos and films. Other course activities vary according to instructors and can include individual and/or group presentations; interviews with native speakers; attending community events related to some celebration of the Hispanic world; or different forms of community engagement. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 or SPAN 220 with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of instructor.

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Writing WA
Internationalism

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Humanities

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This course serves as a bridge between the intermediate and advanced courses in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. Its main objective is to improve oral and written communication while strengthening grammatical skills and deepening knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Conversations and written essays are based on the cultural and literary themes presented in the textbook, a novel or other literary work, and supporting videos and films. Other course activities vary according to instructors and can include individual and/or group presentations; interviews with native speakers; attending community events related to some celebration of the Hispanic world; or different forms of community engagement. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 204 or SPAN 220 with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of instructor.

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Writing WA
Internationalism

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Humanities

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This course is designed for heritage learners of Spanish: those who grew up speaking Spanish at home, with extended families and in their communities. These students are comfortable speaking Spanish, but their literacy in it was not necessarily developed by formal schooling. Leaning on all of their previous experience with the language, the course seeks to enrich and complement the students' linguistic repertoire by further developing their communicative abilities, both verbal and written, especially in an academic context. Class content will focus on Latin America and the U.S. Latinx population. Students will gain increased confidence in the language and will strengthen their identity as bilinguals and abilities to interact with a more diverse group of speakers, pursue higher-level courses and/or apply this knowledge in their professional endeavors, inside or outside the United States. This course is the equivalent to SPAN 305 for those interested in the Spanish major or minor. (Students cannot earn credit for both 305 and 306). Prerequisite(s): Course has no explicit prerequisite but is designed for those who grew up speaking Spanish at home, with extended families and in their communities.

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Writing WA
U.S. Identities and Differences

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This course presents the student with essential tools for the critical analysis of a broad range of topics and forms of cultural production (literature, cinema, art, e-texts, etc.) in the Hispanic world. It also teaches the student advanced language skills in written composition and public oral presentation. This course satisfies the Area 2 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 or SPAN 306.

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This course presents the student with essential tools for the critical analysis of a broad range of topics and forms of cultural production (literature, cinema, art, e-texts, etc.) in the Hispanic world. It also teaches the student advanced language skills in written composition and public oral presentation. This course satisfies the Area 2 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 or SPAN 306.

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This course provides an interdisciplinary discussion of the Latino experience in the United States with a focus on Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Cuban- Americans. Using fiction, poetry, films and critical essays, we will examine issues of race and ethnicity, language, identity, gender and sexuality, politics, and immigration. This course satisfies the Area 2 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 or SPAN 306.

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A linguistic survey of the Spanish language aimed at improving pronunciation and increasing comprehension of the structure of the language, deepening students' understanding of the sound system, word formation, grammar and meaning. Study will emphasize phonetics and provide an introduction to transcription, phonology, morphology and syntax, as well as provide an overview of linguistic change and geographic variation. This course satisfies the Area 3 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305, SPAN 306 or consent of instructor.

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Modern Hispanic cultural production in response to dictators, revolutions, and socio-political repression was varied and pointed. Students read a variety of contemporary authors and analyze how they represent social realities in discourse that reflects and informs societal changes. This course satisfies the Area 2 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 305 or SPAN 306 and another 300-level Spanish course or consent of the instructor.

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Sixteenth- and seventeenth- century women writers were in constant dialogue with their male counterparts and dedicated much of their energy to debunking myths of female purity, passivity and ignorance. To this end, they created female protagonists of great strength and integrity. Exploring themes such as life in the convent, the mujer varonil and the mujer vestida de hombre , we will look at many peninsular as well as New World women authors who were busy challenging both social and aesthetic norms in their writing. This course satisfies the Area 1 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 307 or consent of the instructor.

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An overview of Modern Spanish as it has developed over time. Course will trace the historical evolution of the most salient phonological, morpho-syntactic and lexical traits of Modern Spanish and will include study of the origins of American Spanish. Students will also be introduced to some of the principal theories of language change. This course satisfies the Area 3 requirement for the Spanish major. Prerequisite(s): SPAN 309 or consent of the instructor.

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