Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Course Description

HISP 232 is the second of the two-semester series of Intermediate Spanish at DePauw. The purpose of this class is to build and expand upon your preexisting knowledge of the Spanish language. Instead of pursuing this goal in a vacuum, we will explore the different ways of thinking about how Hispanic communities are represented in textbooks, media, and other sources. The typical language class will normally present the Hispanic world through the lens of beautiful places, celebrations, traditional foods, usually without context while using a separate grammar component. Taking an intersectional approach means making a deliberate attempt to examine how gender, class, race, ethnicity, age, ability, among other categories, are shaping the constructions of identities and cultural practices.

Student Outcomes

1. To review prior knowledge (grammar and vocabulary) of Spanish, and to expand on that foundation. 2. To introduce more complex structures and expressions, particularly as they relate to the identity constructs and cultural practices. 3. To engage in thought-provoking readings, media, and discussions in an immersive environment, thereby actively participating in Spanish-speaking culture. 4. To improve spoken Spanish through small-group discussions, oral interviews, and other activities. 5. To develop writing skills via the engagement of complex discussions in a challenging but level-appropriate context.

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