Transatlantic Visions Capstone

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This course develops speaking and listening skills through discussion of the interdisciplinary study of Hispanic cultures and civilizations as manifested through historical, literary, and everyday discourses of culture (film, television, journalism). The course addresses key changes occurred during the 20th century in Spain, Latin America, and the U.S., and it is designed for students who have a fair command of Spanish grammar and have completed advanced 2. The overall goals are to achieve greater fluency in a variety of contexts and to learn to express oneself with greater ease and accuracy. Consistent oral participation in the course is essential. The course will round out the linguistic and thematic preparation needed to take the SFS Oral Proficiency Exam in Spanish. Open to SFS students, others require instructor's permission.