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2009 Spring Semester - Course Description
Advanced Writing Seminar
CEA Partner Institution: CEA GlobalCampus: Barcelona
Location: Barcelona, SpainPrimary Subject Area: Spanish Language & Literature
Other Subject Area(s): Cultural Studies
Level(s): 400
UNH Course Code: SPN420
Instruction in: Spanish
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Intermediate Spanish II or the equivalent of at least four semesters of college level Spanish
Description
The main purpose of this course is to further develop analytical and writing skills of students who have an advanced knowledge of the Spanish language. Through exposure to a wide variety of text such as short stories, poems, films, music, comics, and journalistic articles, students will acquire analytic tools to comprehend and analyze several types of texts in order to broaden their understanding of the Spanish culture.
The written assignments are the true essence of the course. Aside from written reports on popular culture, written media outlets and contemporary Spanish literary pieces, students will be involved in the creation of their own school magazine, which will be published three times throughout the semester.
Local cultural events and the city of Barcelona are also a relevant component of the course. Students will have to attend, reflect, analyze and report on several events such as movies, plays, art shows, conferences, and local festivities, which will allow them to embrace and explore the local culture.
Student's motivation, cultural curiosity, constant attention and dynamic participation are indispensable ingredients for making real and observable improvements in their cross-cultural competency. Students are expected not only to come prepared to class, but also to discuss the new cultural facts or discoveries they have encountered inside and outside of class.
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