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Course Description

Summary

Students with little or no background in Spanish will learn the language through an immersion in the study of wide array of rural, urban, modern, and ancient folk tales from the Spanish-speaking world. An examination of Spanish and Latin American foundational narratives, as well as popular texts and cultural artifacts, will allow students to consider critically the diverse types of narratives and cultural values that these traditional stories portray. In the process of observing and discussing such intricate narratives, the course will introduce the material traditionally associated with introductory language courses: grammar, vocabulary, spoken and written practice, and reading and listening activities. As a result, in conjunction with learning about the cultures of Spain and Latin America and the representation of myths and legends, students will understand increasingly sophisticated textual input and be able to express themselves in increasingly complex scenarios. Introductory level. Conducted in Spanish.