Spanish Conversation: Contemporary Culture

3 units

This course is intended for students who have the fundamentals of Spanish grammar and would like to increase their vocabulary and speaking skills. Students will view and discuss contemporary movies in Spanish and read short stories and articles to facilitate discussions about current events and social issues. Students will also participate in small-group activities and give regular oral presentations throughout the semester. The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Prerequisite: two years of Spanish or permission of the instructor. This course may not count toward the minor or major in Spanish offered through the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures in the day school.