SPA 225 - Intermediate Spanish Civilization and Culture

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Intermediate course covering the history, culture, literature and fine arts of Spain. Taught in Spanish.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 212 or four years of high school Spanish or permission of department chair.

Note: Not for native speakers. Typically offered at MC and OL; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Explain in general terms the history of Spain.
- Discuss the formation of Spain.
- Describe medieval Spanish society.
- Explain how Spain became an empire.
- Discuss the Golden Age of Spain.
- Discuss major historical events of the 19th and 20th centuries in Spain.
Describe aspects of Spanish arts.
- Discuss the importance of representative poems and literature by Spanish authors.
- Discuss the importance of representative theatrical works by Spanish authors.
- Identify representative works of art by Spanish artists.
- List major movements in Spanish architecture.
Describe Spanish society and culture today
- Describe the political system of contemporary Spain.
- List the languages spoken in Spain today and the areas where they are spoken.
- Discuss the economy of contemporary Spain.
- Discuss aspects of social interaction in contemporary Spanish society.
- List major groups marginalized in contemporary Spain.
- Describe aspects of popular culture in contemporary Spain.
Demonstrate correct usage of standard Spanish.
- Describe events in the past, present, and future in Spanish.
- Express opinions in the target language.
- Debate topics in Spanish.
- Write short essays in Spanish.