Development of basic skills: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Introduction to the present indicative and other elementary grammatical components. Laboratory work.
Continued development of basic skills: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Introduction to more indicative tenses and other elementary grammatical components. Laboratory work.
A semester-long study of topics in Spanish. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar's webpage for descriptions and applicability to graduation requirements.
This course introduces students to Ecuador's present-day culture and society. To achieve this goal, the course covers significant aspects of Ecuadorian history, sociocultural traits, and current affairs that provide students with some of the fundamental facts and information that have shaped the country and its people. This course is offered in the Quito, Ecuador, Summer Program.
Development of language skills: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing with classroom and laboratory exercises. Introduction to the subjunctive and more grammatical components. Laboratory work.
Continued development of language skills. Comprehension, speaking, reading and writing with short reading and compositions assignments. Introduction to more tenses and applications of the subjunctive and more grammatical components. Laboratory work.
By examining translated literary works originally written in Spanish, this transatlantic and transhistorical course will explore the representation of displacement, imperialism, and racism in both medieval Spain and in the contemporary border in northern Mexico. From the expulsion of Jews and Muslims in inquisitorial premodern Spain to the anti-migratory policies of the US in the 21st century, this class will examine political, religious, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural frontiers and how authors have exposed and challenged them at both sides of the ocean in distinctive historical moments. In addition to literature, this course will also study other artistic representations of the border--such as art and films-- and their role in the construction of identity in order to provide a starting point for critical exploration, discussion, and activism. Taught in English.
Taught in Quito, this course will have a dual focus on written and spoken Spanish structures and Latin American cosmovision, culture and realities (with a particular focus on Ecuador). Course themes include: Ecuadoran politics, health, education, food, migration, diversity of population and geography, cultural stereotypes and natural resources. The course will explore ways in which Ecuador is part of a unified Latin American culture and experience and ways in which Ecuador is unique.
This course will focus on English translations of major literary works originally written in Spanish and their literary, cultural, social, and historic impact. Specific topics will vary. Taught in English. Does not count towards major or minor.
A semester-long study of topics in Spanish. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar's webpage for descriptions and applicability to graduation requirements.
This course continues the study of Ecuador's culture and society. To achieve this goal, the course covers in depth aspects of Ecuadorian history, sociocultural traits, and current affairs that provide students with important facts and information so they can understand the country and its people. This course is offered in the Quito, Ecuador, Summer Program.
Oral and written compositions based upon readings of texts emphasizing Spanish culture and literary vocabulary needed in more advanced letters courses. Exercises in syntax and introductory phonetics. Conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 232 or completion of language proficiency or consent of instructor. Writing-centered. Service Learning. Every semester. Staff
Oral and written compositions based upon readings of texts emphasizing Spanish culture and literary vocabulary needed in more advanced letters courses. Exercises in syntax and introductory phonetics. Conducted in Spanish.
Classroom discussion and conversation in Spanish about selected topics of Spanish and Latin American culture. Emphasis on vocabulary-building and acquisition of oral communication skills. Classroom presentations and participation required. Conducted in Spanish.
Studies in the geography, history and chronological development of culture and ideas in Hispanic America from 1492 to the present. Class discussion, oral and written reports. Oral and written exams. Conducted in Spanish.
Study of how the political, social, and cultural structures of the Spanish Iberian Peninsula changed from Golden Age to modern times. By analyzing historical, literary, artistic, and film texts, the course will examine the changing institutions of Church and State from 15th Century Castile to 21st Century Spain. Conducted in Spanish.
Close textual analysis of representative Spanish and Latin American works of narrative, poetry, and drama. Emphasis on acquiring tools and methodology of literary analysis. One term paper, three midterm exams. Class participation mandatory. Conducted in Spanish.
An introduction to films produced in Spain from the 1950s until present time. The films will be studied analytically, as an art form, and also in their social, historical and cultural context. Conducted in Spanish.
A survey of pre-18th century Spanish and Latin American literature including narrative, lyric poetry, and drama. The historical, anthropological, and political backgrounds of the period, as well as other artistic representations, such as painting, and architecture, will also be analyzed. Primary texts include works such as El burlador de Sevilla, Valor, agravio y mujer, selected poems by Sor Juana Inz de la Cruz, and works by Guaman Poma de Ayala and Bernal Daz del Castillo. Conducted in Spanish.
A detailed study of representative works by Spanish authors from the 18th century to the present, or Neoclassicism and Romanticism to Post-Franco feminism. Literary criticism and theory will be applied to several genres including narrative, poetry, and drama with reference to their historical, literary and social contexts. Primary texts include works by Bcquer, Galds, Pardo Bazn, Valle-Incln, Unamuno, A. Machado, Garca Lorca, Snchez Ferlosio, Martn Gaite, and others. Conducted in Spanish.
A study of representative works of Latin American literature from 1492 to 1900, including Inca Garcilaso, Sor Juana Ins de la Cruz, Fernndez de Lizardi, Heredia, Gertrudis Gmez de Avellaneda, Echeverra, and Sarmiento. Conducted in Spanish.
A study of representative works of Latin American literature from 1900 to today, including Jos Mart, Rubn Daro, Vicente Huidobro, Delmira Agustini, Csar Vallejo, Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Neruda, Rosario Ferr, Rosario Castellanos and Gabriel Garca Marquz. Conducted in Spanish.
Study of theory and practice of translation. The course includes in-depth study of certain aspects of the Spanish language: slang, idioms, syntax, etc. Through the translation of different genres (poetry, literary prose, newspapers, etc.) the following issues will be addressed: importance of context and situation, relationship between language and culture, relationship between English and Spanish. Conducted in Spanish.
This course examines films, features and documentaries, by and about Latin Americans. It focuses on the political, economic, social, and aesthetic tensions that characterize the region and contextualize cinematic production. It explores the constitution of Latin American cultural identity through film. Conducted in Spanish.
Designed to enable a student to acquire the necessary knowledge and experience of literary genres or periods and of topics which are not covered by courses offered at Willamette University. Conducted in Spanish. Papers or exams may be required.
Designed to enable a student to acquire the necessary knowledge and experience of literary genres or periods and of topics which are not covered by courses offered at Willamette University. Conducted in Spanish. Papers or exams may be required.
A semester-long study of topics in Spanish. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar's webpage for descriptions and applicability to graduation requirements.
Changing topics in Latin American literature will be discussed in a seminar-style course. Topics such as post-colonial thought, indigenismo, testimony and exile literature will set the discussion for the exploration of Latin American culture and society through its literature. Conducted in Spanish.
Study of different aspects of Mexican literature. The changing topics will include literature on the Mexican revolution; women writers; contemporary writers; and marginal voices in literature. Conducted in Spanish.
A semester-long study of topics in Spanish. Topics and emphases will vary according to the instructor. This course may be repeated for credit with different topics. See the New and Topics Courses page on the Registrar's webpage for descriptions and applicability to graduation requirements.
Writings dealing with the Spanish mind, its influence on Latin America and the relationship of both to the United States. Representatives from art history, mysticism, philosophy, politics, sociology and psychology. Conducted in Spanish.
A study of representative prose fiction writers of Latin America, including Gallegos, Alegra, Garca Marquz, Carpentier, Asturias, Borges, Quiroga and Cortzar. Conducted in Spanish.
This course will examine the changing role of the Latin American woman in political and social life as reflected in the literary works of such authors as Valenzuela, Ferr, Burgos, Castellanos, Alegra and Mastretta. Conducted in Spanish.
This course will study contemporary narrative texts by Spanish women. We will examine the texts in their socio-historical context, focusing on the impact of the civil war, the fascist dictatorship and the unleashing (destape) of cultural and political energies, including the development of Spanish feminism in the post-French period in womens lives. Conducted in Spanish.
This seminar focuses on various aspects of medieval and early modern Spanish literature promoting an interdisciplinary approach that combines the in-depth analysis of literary texts, with the study of visual texts and other artistic manifestations. Emphasis is placed on the historical and anthropological background, and gender issues. Conducted in Spanish.
This course offers advanced study of selected literary texts within their socio-historical context. Topics will vary but may include literature of the Generation of 98, the Postwar, Francoism and censorship, the destape or unleashing of cultural and political energies after Franco, as well as emerging feminist trends in contemporary Spanish literature and film. Conducted in Spanish.
This seminar course will serve to integrate the linguistic, cultural, historical and literary experiences of seniors in the language. The class will be taught in a flexible manner in order to allow students to highlight their varying individual backgrounds in Spanish and Hispanic cultures. Students must write a thesis and conduct a presentation at the end of the semester. Conducted in Spanish.
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