SPA 226 - Intermediate Latin American Civilization and Culture

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Intermediate course covering the history, culture, literature and fine arts of Latin America. 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 Latin America.
- Discuss historical ties between Spain and Latin America.
- Discuss indigenous cultures and their contributions to society.
- Discuss the Age of Colonialism.
- Discuss the Age of Independence.
- List major revolutionary movements and political upheaval of the twentieth century in Latin America.
Describe aspects of Latin American arts.
- Identify and discuss the importance of representative poems and literature by Latin American writers.
- Identify and discuss the importance of representative works of art by Latin American artists.
- Identify different types of music originating in Latin America.
Describe Latin American society and culture today.
- List the major religions that have influenced Latin American society.
- Describe the family in Latin America.
- List common holidays in Latin Americans.
- Discuss economic problems in Latin America today.
- Describe the interaction between the United States and different Latin American countries today.
- Describe the role of Latinos in the United States.
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.