Languages
Traditions of Spain: Oral communication
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Language / Lengua The objective of the course is to improve oral (conversation and comprehension) and written (reading and composition) competencies through selected images that represent Spain while at the same time effectively developing the student's linguistic skills. Throughout the course various cultural, political, and social themes will be introduced through readings, photographs, films, or documentaries. Other resources used in the course will be texts from magazines, newspapers, books, and song lyrics. All is aimed at reinforcing students' knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. The following are examples of some subjects that will be introduced: the Spanish landscape, folklore, festivals (Las Fallas, Holly Week), bullfighting, the Spanish Civil War and some current challenges facing Spain such as immigration.
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