Introduction to Reading and Culture

Catalog description

An intermediate language course designed to introduce the student to a broad range of culture and authors of the Spanish-speaking world, as well as skills necessary for analyzing texts through the use of graphic novels and comics. Students will continue to develop complex listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in the target language. Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or placement. Offered fall term even years. Three semester hours. SPAN 222/222M. Spanish Film - An intermediate course designed to introduce critical cultural and social themes of the Spanish-speaking world through the analytical study of Peninsular and Latin American films. Students will continue to develop complex listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Films, readings, and class discussions will be in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 211 or placement. Offered fall term odd years. Three semester hours each semester.