SPA403: Expresiones Artísticas Andinas (3c) Download Syllabus

Study of the development process of Andean Music in its sociocultural context through the study, analysis and investigation of relevant topics, in order to obtain critical and comprehensive knowledge.

SPA341: History of Latin America: Conquest and Colonization (3c) Download syllabus

An intensive study of Latin American history during the Conquest and later, Colonization.

Prerequisite: SPA330.

SPA 347: Modern Latin America (3c) Download syllabus

An introduction and examination of contemporary Latin America through a combination of sociological and political perspectives. Topics include dualism in the social structure; underdevelopment: definitions, causes, and cures; ideas of culture; possible futures.

Prerequisites: SPA310 and SPA311, or permission of instructor.

PSC310: Political Economy of Latin America (3c) Download syllabus

A discussion of the political economy of Latin America from the end of colonialism to the modern day.

GEO 302: Geography of Latin America (3c) Download syllabus

Latin America is a rich and diverse region, with a wide range of physical environments, climates, biological and mineral resources and a unique blend of peoples and cultures. This course is a general introduction to the geography, history and culture of Latin America.  We will examine the physical environment, cultural traditions, lifestyles, economies, development and urban environment throughout the Latin American region.

Students will carry out an original investigation on a topic of their choice in their own time, this will be written up and handed in at the end of the course and each student will prepare a presentation of their project for the final class. During the course there will also be several assignments that consist of preparing presentations for a following class.

SPA336: Survey of Latin American Literature (3c) Download syllabus

Study of the evolution of Latin American literature. It provides students with the opportunity to read, analyze, discuss, and write about representative authors of each literary movement, genre, and era.

SPA400: Indigenous Literature and Culture of the Andes (3c) Download syllabus

The cosmovision, thought, oral literary tradition, and daily lives of the indigenous people of the Andes. Special field work is required. Prerequisites: SPA310 and SPA311, or permission of instructor.

ANT200: Race/Ethnicity in the Andes (3c) Download syllabus

The course explores how the notion of culture, ethnicity and cultural diversity has been conceptualized, from the colonial period to the present, by examining the practices of social life, organization, cultural traditions, state administration and the struggle of the social movements. The course will also include a strong reflective component in terms of how you, the viewer and observer, play an important role in those conceptualizations.

**Taught in Spanish

QUI301: Introduction to Quichua (4c) Download syllabus

Introduction to the language, culture and world view of the Quichua-speaking communities. Fundamental listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, and elements of grammar. Prerequisite: SPA310 or equivalent.

SPA101: Beginning Spanish I  (4c) Download syllabus

SPA102: Beginning Spanish II (4c) Download syllabus

Intensive. Fundamental skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Elements of grammar, oral practice and elementary composition. Emphasis on active participation. For students or other adults with little or no Spanish experience; students with more than two years of high school Spanish or one year of college Spanish should not take this course.

SPA201: Intermediate Spanish I (3c) Download syllabus

Discussion of literary and cultural texts, and conversation practice. Prerequisite: SPA102 or equivalent.

SPA202: Intermediate Spanish Il (3c) Download syllabus

A continuation of SPA201.

SPA310: Advanced Spanish: Grammar and Syntax (3c) Download syllabus

Intensive study of grammar and syntax with emphasis on grammatical analysis. May be taken concurrently with SPA 311.

SPA311: Advanced Spanish: Conversation (3c) Download syllabus

Intensive oral and written work, including the study of idiomatic forms and selected literary texts. Prerequisite: SPA202 or equivalent.

SPA312: Advanced Spanish: Writing (3c) Download syllabus