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An in-depth examination and review of grammar categories in Spanish. It will provide extensive oral and written practice.

Topics in Spanish language and literature.

Detailed study of rules of pronunciation and transcription into International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Pronunciation drills, exercises in sound discrimination and intonation.

Oral-aural drills, conversational exercises to provide practice in understanding and speaking Spanish. Emphasis on improving pronunciation and fluency.

Writing colloquial and formal Spanish. Translations and free compositions.

The course will improve the students´ reading comprehension in Spanish through a varied array of texts, from social media to literature. The class begins with a study of what it involves reading in the language. The last part of the course will be devoted to literary texts and their analysis.

Principal literary movements and writers studied against historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. Selected masterpieces through the 17th century. Outside readings.

Principal literary movements and writers studied against historical, social, and cultural backgrounds. Selected masterpieces from the l8th century to the present. Outside readings.

Principal literary movements in Spanish America from Colonial period. with emphasis on post-Independence literature.

The course introduces students to the various areas of modern Spanish linguistics concentrating in phonology, morphology, and syntax, with special reference to contrasts with English. It will also explore areas of pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and second language acquisition.

The study of a cultural issue or theme during a specific period and/or region. Students will gain insight into what the issues are and their ramifications, while developing an understanding of the diversity and complexity of contemporary societies in the Spanish-speaking world.

The course focuses a major theme or issue in literature written in Spanish. Students will follow the explorations of different writers in order to gain a better understanding of the issue at hand.

Topics in Spanish language and literature.

A comprehensive introduction to aspects of Spanish civilization and culture: geography, history, social customs, political movements, literature and art.