This course will introduce students to the culture and contemporary society of Mexico with an overview of the country's history, politics, art, festivals, religious celebrations, and cuisine. Students will read a recent novel and see a contemporary film in order to catch the full "flavor" of the vitality and richness of Mexican culture. (Not open to native speakers of Spanish.)
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition or permission of the department.
SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation (3 hours)
A course designed to provide intensive practice in conversational Spanish. Students will prepare assigned discussion topics and/or readings and will make class presentations in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Spanish: Stage IV or placement into SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation.
Note: SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition may be taken in either order or may be taken simultaneously.
SPAN 202 Spanish Composition (3 hours)
A course designed to develop writing skills in Spanish. Students will study the grammatical and stylistic structures of the Spanish language and will complete a range of specified writing assignments in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 102 Spanish: Stage IV or placement into SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation/SPAN 202 Spanish Composition.
Note: SPAN 201 Spanish Conversation and SPAN 202 Spanish Composition may be taken in either order or may be taken simultaneously.