SPANISH LANGUAGE: PRONUNCIATION AND PHONETICS
This course offers the opportunity for students to learn and practice the correct pronunciation of Spanish with the aim of obtaining greater security and confidence in interacting on a daily basis with Spanish-speakers. More specifically, the course focuses on teaching students basic concepts of phonetics, spelling and intonation of Spanish with the aim for them to be able to identify and reproduce both oral and written versions of all the phonemes of the Spanish language.
SPANISH LITERATURE: ROMANTIC, REALIST, AND MODERNIST VISIONS OF SPAIN
This
course is a study and investigation of the perceptions of Spain that Spanish
authors have left us through their novels, articles, poems and plays. We will
examine three very rich and powerful literary movements: romanticism, realism
and modernism. We will also explore the
personality and plays of Federico Garcia Lorca.
The objectives of this course are to understand
the three ways and styles of looking at the world: Romanticism, Realism and
Modernism, to be able to analyze and critique literary works, understand the
cultural context from which the works were born, and enjoy literature in
Spanish.
ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION IN SPANISH
This course has been designed for students who have already acquired a
high level of Spanish
and want to move up to mastery level. Specifically they will practice advanced
grammar structures, the use of idiomatic words and phrases to improve both
their written and oral skills, by means of grammar and vocabulary exercises,
oral debates and weekly writing assignments. The students’ active participation on
a daily basis is essential.
SPAIN AND ITS ROLE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
This course gives a broad vision of the present situation of Spain and the countries that at this time make up the European Union. At the same time, the institutions and the government agencies of the European Union are studied to understand the reach and the future possibilities that this supranational organization offers as a united block immersed in the today´s world. Lastly, the unique coin, the EURO, and its consequences for the economic future of the “EURO ZONE” and the rest of the world economic powers are analyzed in detail.
The objectives are to know the geographic, historical, social, political and economic situation of the European Union, to understand the present situation of the European Union countries, and to recognize and appreciate the repercussions of Spain belonging to the European Union.
SPANISH CONVERSATION AND GRAMMAR
This intermediate level course consolidates the student’s prior knowledge of the Spanish language acquired in their home-land, gain confidence in understanding the language, and in using the language properly.
Students have access to the language in a real context, and gain cultural knowledge (traditions and social etiquette) that helps them understand the Spanish speaking world. The interaction between the students and teacher is ongoing in class to increase the students’ communication fluency and precision that prepares them for real life situations as well as helps them achieve the necessary fluency that is expected for the next stage of the learning process.
IMMIGRATION, NATIONALISM AND BORDER POLITICS
The purpose of this course is to study
deeply the history of immigration in Spain, the policies of its borders and those
of the European Union. It is designed to carry out an in-depth analysis of the
Maghreb immigration in Spain and its impact on the culture, economy and
resources of Spain. This course also
examines the phenomenon of nationalism in Spain, its gestation, historical
evolution and current situation in the environment of the European Union, and
how this reality affects immigration policies in the countries of the Union.
The objectives of this course include
volunteering at a local organizations that deal with immigrants and refugees,
understanding the reality of immigration in Spain and in the countries of the
Union, its history and evolution to today, understanding specifically the relations, challenges
and opportunities of Maghreb immigration in Spain, understanding the phenomenon
of nationalism and how it affects the migration issue, social integration and
citizenship, as well as becoming familiar with, analyzing and forming their own
opinions on topical issues.