• SPAN 4800

    Language House - Casa Bolívar
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    Fall 2025

    Fully immersive living experience in Spanish, with daily active participation in weekly events.

  • ITTR 4820

    Italian Pop Culture From the 1960s to the Present
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    4.00

     Difficulty

    1.75

     GPA

    3.69

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    This course examines the cultural and socio-political transformations that took place in Italy during its recent history. By discussing different cultural artifacts (films, essays, literature), we shall ultimately try to answer the following questions : does Italy still have space for works that resist populist and consumer culture? What are the ethical and political consequences of Italy's present culutral condition? Is there an Italian identity?

  • SPAN 4850

    Romantic, Moderns, and Nations Builders
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    Fall 2025

    The 19th century was a century of great commotions and contrasts in both Americas. The vast territories of the Spanish and English Crowns saw the birth of new republics that achieved independence at the beginning of the century. The tasks of construction these new countries were numerous, beginning with the creation of national identities.

  • PORT 4920

    Independent Study
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    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Luso-Brazilian Culture Independent Study - Instructor Permission Required

  • SPAN 4980

    Distinguished majors colloquium
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    Fall 2025

    The Colloquium allows DMPs in Spanish to meet regularly with the DMP coordinator to discuss research strategies, documentation styles, and structure and style in extended expository writing as they are working independently on a thesis. It also provides a forum for presenting and discussing work-in-progress. Pre-requisite: Acceptance in DMP

  • SPAN 4989

    Distinguished Major in Spanish Thesis
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Distinguished majors in Spanish will meet individually with their thesis advisors to discuss progress and revise drafts of their theses. At the end of the semester, they will present the results of their research in a public forum.

  • SPAN 5350

    Golden Age
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    3.74

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Studies the major texts, authors, and literary trends of the Spanish Golden Age.

  • SPAN 5800

    Spanish America: Colonial Period to 1800
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    3.58

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    Studies the major texts, authors, and literary trends of Spanish America up to 1800.

  • SPAN 5960

    Spanish Creative Writing Workshop
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    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    This course is taught by two of the most distinguished and exciting writers in the Spanish-speaking world today, with extensive experience giving writing workshops. It is dedicated to creative writing (short stories), emphasizing creative, and suggesting ways to initiate the creative process. Students need to have a good command of the Spanish Language, at 4000 level or similar. Undergraduate as well as graduate students are welcome.

  • SPAN 7220

    History of the Language
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    3.94

    Last Taught

    Spring 2025

    The development of the Spanish language from its origins.