LATS 209 Spanish for Heritage Speakers: Introduction to Latina/o Cultural Production (Same as Spanish 209) (Not offered 2008-2009; to be offered 2009-2010)
This course emphasizes the acquisition and/or improvement of critical communication and analytical skills in Spanish for use both in and outside of the United States. We address all four of the primary language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking), with particular attention to the unique needs of students who have received a majority of their exposure to the Spanish language in an informal/domestic environment. Through the use of meaningful materials and vocabulary taken from a variety of Spanish-language contexts-but with primary emphasis on the numerous U.S. Latina/o communities-this course aims to sharpen heritage speakers' sociolinguistic competency and ability to interpret Spanish-language musical, cinematic, and literary texts in the target language. Ultimately, students will be prepared for a variety of "real-world," cross-cultural contexts and will be more knowledgeable regarding Latina/o cultural production.
Format: discussion. Evaluation will be based on class participation, several short writing assignments (1-to 3-pages each), two oral exams, and an oral presentation.
No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 15 (expected: 15). Open to all heritage speakers of Spanish. Preference given to Latina/o concentrators.
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