Develop conversational, grammatical, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish.
- At the end of the program students will be able to:
- engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings, and exchange opinions;
- comprehend and interpret written and spoken language on a variety of topics;
- present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners on a variety of topics.
Expand historical and cultural awareness of Latin America and apply it to the study of the region.
- At the end of the program students will have:
- learned about the basic historical and cultural origins of Latin America, including pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial Latin America;
- gained a perspective on regional cultures, religions, languages, and the arts in Latin America;
- experienced current popular cultures in Latin America in a variety of ways.
Develop a basic knowledge about society in Latin America to include the roles of geography, demographics, politics, culture, and media.
- At the end of the program students will have:
- learned about the social origins of Latin America, including social structures, political and economic developments, and demographics;
- examined the connections between culture and the various dimensions of society.
Enhance the ability to think critically about culture, social relations, history, politics, and language in Latin America.
- At the end of this program students will have
- applied their knowledge base to analyze social problems in Latin America such as poverty and income inequality, environmental degradation, and development;
- increased their ability to integrate disciplines and perspectives using a variety of mediums, methods, and modes of expression.