Spanish Advanced Topics - Cinema and Literature

This course is designed to help students expand their Spanish language proficiency and enrich their cultural understanding through an integration of films addressing relevant cultural and historical events and authentic literature in the target language. There will be continued emphasis on improving communication skills through practicing conversation, listening comprehension, and more sophisticated writing. Using film and literature as a guide, students will engage in a journey of exploration to better understand past and present Spanish-speaking communities and cultures. Students will discuss their ideas and opinions in class and make cross-cultural comparisons to further develop their critical thinking skills orally and in writing in Spanish.