SPAN 461 - Hispanic Language and Culture for Foreign Language Teachers I

(3.00)

A reading and discussion course conducted in Spanish that examines broad aspects of contemporary life in the Spanish-speaking world through the use of authentic texts and materials including advertisements, newspaper and magazine articles, short stories and plays, poems, films and music. Weekly topics include cross-cultural values, gender roles and the family, youth and education, the individual and society. Readings on teaching foreign cultures to American students and developing lesson plans are included. Recommended Preparation: Permission of instructor. Notes: Open only to foreign language teachers.

Course ID: 57022
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture