Topics course.

Focusing on religious, ethnic, and sexual minorities, this course explores questions about belonging,
rights, justice and their relevance for the study of North Africa and the Middle East. It draws from
different disciplines including history, philosophy, religion, anthropology, sociology, literature, and
politics to think about majority-minority relations and the making of citizens. Prerequisite: SPN255 or
equivalent, and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: SPN 255 or equivalent.

Topics course. May be repeated with a different topic.

Topics course. May be repeated with a different topic.
: The protagonists of the cult "hist-fi" Spanish television series "El Ministerio del Tiempo" (2015-2018) travel through the Spanish past to make sure it does not change. We travel with them to learn Spanish language and society through the ages, and how and why History is presently told that way. It fulfills the History requirement for the Spanish Major. Enrollment limited to 15.

A study of the Spain of today through a look at its past in art, history, film and popular culture. The course analyzes Spain’s plurality of cultures, from the past relations among Jews, Christians and Muslims to its present ethnic and linguistic diversity. Highly recommended for students considering Study Abroad in Spain. Fulfills the writing requirement for the major. Prerequisite: SPN 220 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 19.

Topics course. May be repeated once with a different topic.

Topics course. May be repeated once with a different topic.

This is a high-intermediate course that aims at increasing students’ ability to communicate comfortably in Spanish (orally and in writing). The course explores an array of issues relevant to the Spanish-speaking world, and prepares students to think more critically and in depth about those issues, with the goal of achieving a deeper understanding of the target cultures. Materials used in the class include visual narratives (film), short stories, poems, plays and essays. Enrollment limited to 25. Prerequisite: SPN 200 or the equivalent.

This is a high-intermediate course that aims at increasing students’ ability to communicate comfortably in Spanish (orally and in writing). The course explores an array of issues relevant to the Spanish-speaking world, and prepares students to think more critically and in depth about those issues, with the goal of achieving a deeper understanding of the target cultures. Materials used in the class include visual narratives (film), short stories, poems, plays and essays. Enrollment limited to 25. Prerequisite: SPN 200 or the equivalent.

The chief goals of the course are to expand vocabulary and conversational skills, strengthen grammar, and learn about key social, cultural and historical issues of the Spanish-speaking world. Vocabulary and grammar are taught within the context of the specific themes chosen to enhance students’ familiarity with the “realities” of Spanish-speaking countries. Prerequisite: SPN 112Y, 120 or the equivalent. Enrollment limited to 25.