The content of the course will change from year to year. This course offers a dynamic and flexible exploration of selected topics related to the Spanish-speaking world, encompassing areas such as literature, culture, film, history, society, and the arts. Each semester, the topics will change and focus on a different theme or set of themes, allowing students to engage with a wide range of materials and perspectives from Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In this course, students will examine current issues, emerging trends, and cultural movements while developing critical thinking skills through discussions, presentations, and research projects. The course will also emphasize language proficiency, fostering advanced skills in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish. By the end of the course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and diversity of the Spanish-speaking world and the ability to analyze and interpret its cultural texts and contexts. Assignments will include essays, presentations, group work, and creative projects encouraging cross-cultural awareness and engagement. This course may be repeated for credit. This course satisfies the Inquiry Seminar to complete the HUA requirement in Spanish and would also count toward International and Global Studies and Latin American and Caribbean studies. In addition, this course would benefit students interested in WPI's Project Centers in Spanish-speaking countries. This course is taught at an advanced level of Spanish.
SP 3522 or any other 3000-level Spanish course