Spanish (SPA)

An introduction to the Spanish language and culture through a comprehensive approach designed to develop fundamental communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Supplemental videos, tapes, films, and other materials are incorporated in the course.

A continuation of the principles established in SPA 101. In addition, the course will introduce more complex sentence structures, past and future verb tenses, the subjunctive mood, and increase fundamental vocabulary. Supplementary videos, tapes, films, and other materials are incorporated in the course.

A practical course for those with little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. Emphasis on active participation in speaking and listening with the goal of opening lines of communication between the Hispanic community and law enforcement personnel. Material relevant to everyday situations. Cultural background is presented in order to improve awareness of the attitudes of the community. Recommended for students of criminal justice and other law-related fields.

A practical course for those with little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. Emphasis on active participation in speaking and listning with the goal of opening lines of comunication between the Hispanic community and law enforcement personnel. Material relevant to everyday situations. Cultural background is presented in order to improve awareness of the attitudes of the community. recommended for student of criminal justice and other law-related fields.

For the health science career oriented person who has little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. Emphasis on active participation in speaking and listening. Material relevant to everyday situations. Cultural background is presented in order to improve awareness of the attitudes of the community. Recommended for nursing and medical technology students and others in health science fields who find the need to communicate with members of the Spanish-speaking community.

For the health science career oriented person who has little or no knowledge of the Spanish language. Emphasis on active participation in speaking and listening. Material relevant to everyday situations. Cultural background is presented in order to improve awareness of the attitudes of the community. Recommended for nursing and medical technology students and others in health science fields who find the need to communicate with members of the Spanish-speaking community.

A course in language skills designed to meet the needs of native speakers. Review of the fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on writing Spanish correctly. Attention will also be focused on developing reading skills and correctness of pronunciation.

Reading and analysis of major Spanish literature from the Poem of the Cid until the present day. The course places Spanish literature within the framework of world literature and demonstrates the important role played by Spanish writers. Background material serves to introduce the student to the cultural factors that helped create this literature.

Reading and analysis of major Latin American literature from the early chronicles of the explorers, through the Baroque Colonial period, and including modern works by Jorge Luis Borges and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Background material serves to introduce the student to the cultural factors that helped mold a unique literature in Latin America.

Travel abroad combined with on-campus lectures and discussions.

This course will explore current trends in Spanish literature, art, music, and culture. Since Spain became a member of the European community, it has experienced a number of social changes. Special attention will be given to issues of economy, society, immigration, democracy, and contemporary thought in present-day Spain. Several meetings will take place during the semester to prepare students for the travel portion.

A study of Hispanic culture in order to acquaint the student with Spain, her contributions to European civilization and to the New World. Spanish American culture is also included with respect to racial, historical, social, and literary aspects. In the case of both areas, emphasis will be placed upon the understanding of the different lifestyles and the psycho-social factors that influenced their development along lines very different from those of an Anglo-based society.

A study of Hispanic culture in order to acquaint the student with Spain, her contributions to European civilization and to the New World. Spanish American culture is also included with respect to racial, historical, social, and literary aspects. In the case of both areas, emphasis will be placed upon the understanding of the different lifestyles and the psycho-social factors that influenced their development along lines very different from those of an Anglo-based society.

This course deals with subjects selected from the literature or cultures of Spain or Latin America. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.

This course will introduce students to the inter-textual nature of films by Latin American women, to their written narratives and films.

This innovated course will engage diverse literary and cultural texts, visual arts and music in dialogue with the key events of their historical moments to again an understanding of the cultural identify of Spain.

This course will explore current trends in Spanish literature, art, music, and culture in general. Since Spain became a member of the European community it has experienced a number of societal changes. Special attention will be given to issues of economy, society, immigration, democracy, and contemporary thought in present-day Spain. Several meetings will take place during the semester to prepare the students for the travel portion.

In this course we will examine Latino and writing in New York. Beginning with a historical overview of Latino writers of New York in the early twentieth century we will continue through the Civil Rights struggle of the 1960s, through the emergence of women writers in the 1990s and beyond. Some of the writers to be covered will include: Junot Diaz, Angie Cruz and Ernesto Quinones. Various themes that are commonly associated with Latino literature will be explored: Immigration, migration, historical change, identity, language, loss and reclamation of homeland and exile. This class will also include excursions in New York City during class time.

This course deals with subjects selected from the literature or cultures of Spain or Latin America. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.

This course will introduce students the dynamics of literature and culture of Latinos in the U.S. by reading short fiction, plays, and poetry; by listening to a rich oral tradition of the spoken word; by viewing films, both fiction and documentaries from diverse traditions and perspectives; and by listening to invited guest lecturers. The course content will be linked to specific service experiences, which will engage students with the Latino community in N.Y. (or N.J.) by working on specific projects.

This course will examine the lives of Latinas in the United States, primarily women of all races and ethnicities with Latin American and Caribbean nationality and/or ancestry who live in North America. We will focus on the contemporary lives of a variety of women throughout the United States. An interweaving theme throughout this course is identity. We will also touch on the following topics: history memory and personal narratives. Throughout the course, we will also explore the differences and similarities of Latina across class, race, sexuality, nation, history, citizenship and ethnicity.

This course focuses on the Iberian civilization of Spain: its people, life and culture from the earliest settlers, through the Middle Ages and the Golden Age, to the present day. The diverse society of Christians, Jews, and Moslems, as well as the distinctive regions and ethnic groups of Catalonia, Andalucia, the Basque country, Galicia, Castile, and Asturias are studied. The great Spanish artists and architects (El Greco, Velazquez, Goya, Gaudi, Dali, Miro, and Picasso) are examined, as are Spanish traditions and festivals (Holy Week in Seville, pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, and bullfighting). Traditional Spanish music and dance (Federico Garcia Lorca), and Spanish film are explored. Spain is studied from historical and intellectual perspectives, including contemporary life in Spain (women's issues, the new democracy and the monarchy, family values, and student life in Spain). Includes trip to the Museo Casa de Espana.

The course will explore the major movements in Latin American cinema beginning with the initial importance of the Mexican and Argentine film industry of the late 1940s and their aesthetics in relation to the socio-political climate of major Latin American nations.

This course offers students an overview of modern Spain with respect to history and culture. A wide array of cultural topics from the 20th – 21st centuries will be presented in their historical contexts and will include the following areas: music, dance, art, theater, film, literature, bullfighting, and misc. other public spectacles and traditions. The historical periods will be broken down into the following: Pre-Civil War, Civil War, Franco dictatorship, and the current democracy. Economic, social, religious, and political issues for each period will also be considered. Students will engage in the course topics through a variety of readings, in-class discussions, audio-visual materials, research, 2-3 cultural excursions, and several writing assignments. This course will be taught in English.

This 3-credit culture course will be taught in English and will cover the contemporary history, politics, economies, literature, film, theatre, art and music of the Southern Cone countries in South America. This course will culminate in an 18-day trip to the Sothern Cone over the January break. The trip will feature 2 days in Chile (Santiago/Valparaiso), followed by a cruise around the Southern Cone with cultural excursions in the various ports of call in Chile, Argentina, Patagonia (glaciers) and Uruguay (Montevideo). The trip will conclude with a 2-day visit to Buenos Aires. Students registered for the course will be required to go on the trip.

Through a selection of readings, plays, art exhibits, and films this course will explore the richness of Spanish culture by taking an in-depth look at its glorious and controversial history, its diversity of religious and cultural influences (Christian, Jewish, and Muslim), and its present day contributions. Students will be required to attend class regularly, write an eight page research paper and participate in the travel portion of the course. The travel portion will include cultural excursions through major cities of Spain such as Madrid, Segovia, Toledo and Barcelona.

A study of the career and accomplishments of Spain's most successful, controversial and internationally known filmmaker from his early films of the 1970s to his later widely-acclaimed films such as "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown," "Bad Education," "All About My Mother," "Volver" and 2009's "Broken Embraces." Taught in English; films will have subtitles.

A survey of the major literary and cultural contributions of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with reading and analysis of appropriate texts. Students will be expected to complete all written reports. This class has been designed to study and analyze the different aspects of the Caribbean culture, specifically those of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. The emphasis of this class is to study the music, traditions, customs, literature, art, religion and other aspects that will give us a broader understanding of the Caribbean culture. This course is taught entirely in English.

This course will offer an overview of modern Argentina on the occasion of its bicentennial celebration. Major topics will include literature, theater, film, art, music, tango, recent history, politics, economy, and traditions. The course will meet weekly throughout the semester, and will provide the academic foundation that will enhance the student’s cultural experience abroad. Students will have required reading and writing assignments related to the topics studied. The course will be conducted in English.

This course will focus on the unique aspects of Spanish culture and experience as they present themselves thematically in literature and film. Emphasis will be placed on the manner in which these ideas have contributed to current questions and to the way we see the world around us. We will view and analyze films that bring this literature to life. Discussion and written assignments about major themes will accompany the showing of these films. The material shall traverse the centuries from the Middle Ages to the present day: from the heroic The Cid to the social reality of the picaresque world and its confrontation with the fantastic dreams of Don Quixote. We will look at the egotistical Don Juan, the Trickster of Seville, the philosophical questions of Miguel de Unamuno and Graham Greene, and the societal changes and political confrontations of modern society (Don_Segundo Sombra and The Lost City). All readings and discussions will be conducted in English. Course Campus:Pleasantville.

How does a country come to define itself as such? What diverse elements merge together to form a national and cultural identity? This course will study the development and construction of Spanish culture and civilization from pre-Roman times to the present, focusing on history, geography, art, literature, and other cultural manifestations. Specifically, we will examine the cultural threads of distinct identities that have been woven together throughout history to visibly influence the design of contemporary Spanish society. Far from viewing peninsular culture as a seamless, cohesive entity, we will consider the conflicts between dominant and marginalized groups such as men/women, Castilians/non-Castilians, and Christians/Jews/Arabs as crucial forces in the shaping of Spanish identity. Our analyses in this course will question to what extent the concept of Spanishness has been shaped as a reaction against a foreign other, whether that "other" dwells outside or inside the borders of Spain itself.

This course will present a survey of the literature and culture of the major Indigenous societies of Latin America, with special emphasis on the worldviews of the predominantly Indigenous and mestizo population.

This course will prepare the student for an intensive 9-day cultural excursion to Argentina and Chile. The student will be given a required reading list that includes selections on the two nation's history, literature, art, music and present day social and political realities. These readings will provide an academic backdrop that will enhance the student's cultural experience abroad. There will be a pre-trip orientation, date to be announced. The itinerary includes five days in Buenos Aires and three days in Santiago. The students will visit museums, theatres, restaurants, gaucho ranches, vineyards and other places of cultural interests.

The course will focus on the history, culture and literature of Central America. Students will be required to prepare an 8-page research paper.

Sustainable Panama will offer students a unique field-based, research-oriented learning experience in a dynamic, developing Latin American culture historically tied to world maritime commerce. Subjects to be studied will include biodiversity and natural-cultural heritage, housing and urban design, tourism, sustainable building design and landscape planning, and projects involving water, land use, infrastructure and energy and renewable resources. The one-week travel component of the course, too be held in Panama during Spring Break Session March 2008, will address issues concerning urbanization and conservation of the Panama Canal metropolitan landscape. Instruction will be conducted in English.

A study of the principal aspects of the culture of present-day Spain as reflected in its geography, history, politics, art, architecture, music, etc. Readings, translations, lectures, compositions, and outside reports will be required.

A study of the principal aspects of the culture of present-day Latin America as reflected in its geography, history, politics, art, architecture, music, etc. Readings, translations, lectures, compositions and outside reports will be required.

A total view of the Spanish language which includes a study of the finer points of grammar along with a complete review of the general principles learned in the basic courses. Emphasis will be placed on the student's ability to apply correct expression to original composition.

An in-depth study of the Quixote together with a survey of the other important prose writers of the period. Readings of selections from such writers as Montalbo, Fr. Luis de Leon, Sr. Teresa de Jesus, and Montemayor.

A survey of the Spanish American novel, its historical roots and most important manifestation especially from the Mexican Revolution to the present day.

A course in language skills designed to meet the needs of native Spanish speakers. A review of the fundamentals of grammar, use of the accent mark, expansion of vocabulary, and correct pronunciation. Emphasis will be placed on developing strong writing skills. Students will be introduced to intermediate cultural and literary texts.

This course is designed to bring students at an elementary level of proficiency in Spanish into the intermediate level of proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding as well as to fostering cultural awareness. NYC: Fall, Spring, and Summer. PLV: Fall and Spring.

Students will be conversing with Spanish speaking senior citizens, teaching non-Spanish speaking seniors some basic Spanish, and writing their oral histories. They will also be pursuing research and reading about the Latin American countries from which the seniors come. The writing students will participate in creating a Hispanic Living History publication.

A review and expansion of the principles learned in the first year of Spanish. Greater emphasis will be placed on reading and writing skills. Based on readings to texts related to contemporary cultural issues, the student will enhance his knowledge of the language and the culture. PLV: Fall.

A review and expansion of the principles learned in the first year of Spanish. Greater emphasis will be placed on reading and writing skills. Based on readings to texts related to contemporary cultural issues, the student will enhance his knowledge of the language and the culture.

An intermediate level course for students who possess a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the language and who wish to improve their conversational ability to communicate effectively.

An intermediate level course for students who possess a solid foundation in Spanish and who wish to improve their writing skills. Students will be expected to complete a series of compositions written in Spanish.

An intensive, intermediate-level course for the student interested in learning Spanish in the context of the business world. The purpose is to further develop practical language skills and introduce students to vocabulary and business practices of the Hispanic world.

Seminars are designed to complement the student's knowledge of Spanish literature by either covering material not included in other courses or by investigating in great detail a major author or work.

For advanced foreign language students. This course aims at developing a high level of fluency in the spoken language and increasing vocabulary through oral and written exercises. Laboratory required. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

A course for those wishing to improve their ability to write correct idiomatic Spanish. The stress is on acquisition of a wider vocabulary and structural understanding of the language. Topics will be selected from literature and culture.

A course for those wishing to improve their ability to speak and write idiomatic Spanish. The stress is on acquisition of correct pronunciation and a wider vocabulary through appropriate oral drills and written exercises.

A course designed to develop the student's ability to translate from English to Spanish and vice versa. Emphasis will be placed on clear interpretations in both languages. Conversation is encouraged and experience in conversational translation will be provided.

A course designed to develop the skills of business communication in Spanish. Students will be introduced to a great variety of commercial and marketing concepts and terminology, case studies and cultural and geography literacy. This course also includes studies on business practices and cultural differences between managers from Latin America and the United States. Students will be expected to complete a term paper and oral and/or written reports.

A continuation of the principles in commercial language and communication skills presented in SPA 305 (formerly SPA 213). In this course the students will be introduced to finance and accounting definitions and terminology, and will continue with additional case studies, and intercultural and geographic literacy. This course also includes a comprehensive study of the structure of NAFTA. Students will be expected to complete a term paper and oral and/or written report.

Structural analysis of the Spanish language with special emphasis on interference of English with the second language learning process. The student will be introduced to phonetics and practical exercises and pattern drills will be given in the language laboratory. Recommended for those intending to teach Spanish.

This third-year course taught entirely in Spanish introduces students to several Hispanic films and cultures. Students should demonstrate high intermediate to advanced Spanish linguistic skill levels. This course will explore contemporary cinematographic modes of representing class, race, gender, culture, aesthetics, and ideology in Hispanic countries. The course will also introduce Web 2.0 (blogs, wikis, podcast, RSS feed, discussion groups) via individual and group projects. This highly motivating context will significantly improve student listening comprehension and conversations skills, their understanding of cultural differentiation, and their critical thinking.

A study of the civilizations, history, and cultures of Spain from its origins to the present. Various subtopics include literature, the arts, politics, film, bullfighting, the economy, etc. Course material will be studied through the use of literary and cultural readings, films, slides, music, video, museum visits, and the Internet. Course is conducted in Spanish, final research paper and presentation are required.

A study of the multifaceted culture of Latin America, including literary, social, racial, and historical aspects. It is the goal of the course to acquaint the student with comparative views of Latin American cultures. Classroom discussion will be based on readings in the Spanish language.

A general view of the customs, lifestyle, language, literature, and history of the Iberian Penninsula. The course involves a combination of readings and personal contact with a target region or regions through on-site visitation. In conjunction with the travel experience, classes, and individual study projects are arranged.

A general view of the customs, lifestyle, language, literature, and history of a target area of Latin America. The course involves a combination of readings and personal contact with the target country or countries through on-site visitation. In conjunction with the travel experience, classes and individual study projects are arranged.

A selection of seminal works in prose, poetry and theater by several of Spain's most important and influential writers of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish and students will read the texts in the original. Term paper required.

A selection of seminal works in prose, poetry and theater by several of Spain's most important and influential writers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish and students will read the texts in the original. Term paper required.

A survey on the major authors of Latin America and their writings. Readings, lectures, written, and oral reports.

A survey on the major authors of Latin America and their writings. Readings, lectures, written, and oral reports.

A survey of the major literary and cultural contributions of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with reading and analysis of appropriate texts. Students will be expected to complete oral and/or written reports.

A survey of the work of selected outstanding prose writers starting with the novel of the Mexican Revolution up to the present day. Attention will be given to the long and short narrative and to the essay.

A study of the theater of Lope de Vega, Calderon de la Barca, Tirso de Molina, and other important Spanish dramatists of the 16th and 17th centuries. Lectures, discussions, outside readings, and written reports.

An overview of Spanish American literature, with emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Readings of prose, poetry, and theater will be selected, and representative authors of different countries will be included.

An in depth study of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, a survey of literary selections from the picaresque and novels of chivalry.

A study of realism in the novel and drama of Spain during the 19th century; concentration on Caballero, Alarcon, Valera, Pereda, Galdos, Bazan, Valdes, in the novel; Herreros, Ayala, Tamayo y Baus, Echegaray, Galdos, in the drama; special consideration to Pereda and Galdos. Students will give oral and written reports on parallel readings.

A critical study of the poetry and prose of Spain's precursors to the contemporary literary period. Selected readings from Azorin, Baroja, Ganivet, Machado, Unamuno and Valle-Inclan with emphasis on the historical and intellectual milieu.

A study of the poetry, prose and drama of the Post-war generation and the contemporary period. Readings from such writers as Lorca, Cela, Laforet, Montero, Pedrero, Buero-Vallejo, and Reverte.

The course will focus on the historical development of the short story and essay with an examination of the works of their outstanding authors, especially those of the modern period. Students will be expected to complete a term paper and oral and/or written report.

A study of the modern Latin American drama, its historical roots as well as psychological, sociological, and political undercurrents of the theater.

A study of the Hispanic cultural heritage in North America. Emphasis will be given to the influence of the Hispanic in the 20th century American letters, art, music, and film.

This course studies the literature, history, economics and culture of Mexico from its origins to the present. All lectures and classroom discussions will be in Spanish and will be based on selected cultural and literary readings, videos, and films. Students will be expected to complete a term paper and oral and/or written report.

Seminars are designed to complement the student's knowledge of Spanish literature by either covering material not included in other courses or by investigating in great detail a major author or work.

This course will provide an overview of some of the best writing of contemporary times from Spain and Latin America: the Nobel Prize Winners of Literature. Since the Nobel Prize was initiated in 1902, eleven Hispanic authors have been honored in the field of literature: Jose Echegaray, Jacinto Benavente, Gabriel Mistral, Juan Ramon Jimenez, Miguel Angel Asturias, Pablo Neruda, Vicente Aleixandre, Gabriel Garcia Marques, Jose Camilo Cela, Octavio Paz, and Mario Vargas Llosa.

This course will explore book publishing, children’s and adult literature, fiction and non-fiction, with an emphasis on literature for the growing Spanish speaking population within the United States, from evaluating manuscripts to acquisitions, contracts, editorial, design and printed books. Students will get to evaluate manuscripts, make decisions and gain a clear understanding of how the industry works. Whenever possible, we will invite editors, writers and illustrators as well as publishers from the US, Spain, and Latin America.

This course studies the literature and film of Latin America and the Caribbean in the context of Magical Realism. Magical Realism is a transformation of the common and the everyday into the magical and the unreal. It is an art of surprises. We will study the very particular way that Magical Realism functions in the context of Latin America, works we will study many include Garcia Marquez’ One Hundred Years of Solitude, Jorge Amado’s Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands and Laura Esquivel’s Like Water for Chocolate.

Internship may be arranged in the major or related field with cooperating organizations or companies in the area for a period of eight weeks.

With the approval of the appropriate faculty member, the department chairperson, and the academic dean, students may select a topic for guided research that is not included in the regular course offerings. The student meets regularly with the faculty member to review progress. A research project or paper must also be submitted.

This course provides an examination of the historical, social, and political contexts of the contemporary Hispanic experience through the analysis of different cultural representations such as film, media, plastic arts, music and literature. Readings and discussion are in Spanish. Special emphasis will be placed on the controversial expansion of the Panama Canal and its environmental, financial and cultural implications of such a mega project. This course involves an optional travel component to Panama during Spring break March 2008.

This course is an introduction to the literature and film of Latin America and the Caribbean with special focus on the tension between love and repression (or authoritarianism). The struggle between the writer (or filmmaker) and society and the outcome of that struggle will be examined and discussed. Possible authors include Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isabel Allende, Rosario Ferre, Rigoberta Menchu, Miguel Barnet and Ariel Dorfman.

Course Descriptio: The main objective of the course is at the same time to develop proficiency in all four skills and to provide a contemporary view of Hispanic, Latin American and Spanish culture, through the study of film. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish. In this course we will explore cinematographic modes of representing reality in Hispanic Countries. We will take into account the many facts that determine the filmic representations of the Spanish-speaking societies of the last third of the 20th and the 21st centuries. Such factors include class, race, gender, culture, aesthetics and ideology. We will therefore study different strategies adopted by Spanish-language film directors in order to articulate their perceptions of the social realities in which they are immersed. This course will also introduce Web 2.0 (blogs, wikis, podcast, rss feed, Second Life discussion groups, etc) tools and students will join discussion about culture through Spanish-speaking blogs. The course will be based around a collaborative wiki project to be determined by consensus where students will incorporate their own podcasts as well as comment personal and group projects on specific scenes, directors, films, topics and countries.

This course will explore the most current literature and film of Latin America by studying novels, short stories, poems, essays, plays and movies to have an understanding of culture, identity, gender issues and diversity of people. Some of the writers we will study include Noriega, Roncagliolo and Restrepo.

Internship may be arranged in the major or related field with cooperating organizations or companies in the area for a period of eight weeks.