Beginning Arabic I
ARAB 101
M/W: 12:45 – 2:00 PM
R. Islambouli
The course introduces learners of Arabic to the sound and writing systems of this language and provides them with basic structural and lexical knowledge to enable them to say things in Arabic, such as greeting others, thanking someone, introducing oneself, describing one’s background, seeking and providing info and so forth. The ability to perform these language functions in real-life or lifelike situations is developed by engaging the learner in structured functional activities and grammatical exercises.

Beginning Arabic II
ARAB 102
M/W: 10:35 – 11:25 AM
R. Islambouli
The course introduces learners of Arabic to the sound and writing systems of this language and provides them with basic structural and lexical knowledge to enable them to say things in Arabic, such as greeting others, thanking someone, introducing oneself, describing one’s background, seeking and providing info and so forth. The ability to perform these language functions in real-life or lifelike situations is developed by engaging the learner in structured functional activities and grammatical exercises.

Intermediate Arabic II
ARAB 202
M/W/F: 11:40-12:30
R. Islambouli
ARAB 202 is a continuation of ARAB 201 and will enable the students to develop advanced communicative skills for the use of Modern Arabic. It will focus on speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and emphasize creative use of the language. Recommended preparation: ARAB 201 or equivalent.

Independent Study in Arabic
ARAB 399
R. Islambouli
Topics will be constructed to fit the interest of a student who has already taken an advanced course in Arabic.

Elementary Chinese II
CHIN 102
M/W/F: 10:35 – 11:25 AM | 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM | 2:25 – 3:05 PM
Y. Li
Continuation of CHIN 101. Recommended preparation: Consent of department.

Intermediate Chinese II
CHIN 202
T/TH: 10:35 – 11:25 AM| 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM 
X. Zhang
Continuation of CHIN 201. Students must use course material offered by the Online Language Learning Center in addition to class meetings. Recommended preparation: CHIN 201.

Advanced Chinese II
CHIN 302
M/W/F: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
C. Wu
Continuation of CHIN 301.

China and Green Cultural Transformation
CHIN 350
T/TH: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
P. Yang
Taught in Chinese, this course aims at enhancing the students’ proficiency in listening to, speaking, reading and writing Chinese at the intermediate and higher levels. As a content-driven course, it introduces students to the recent major green culture movements in China, focusing on the way the green cultural changes took place in relation to globalization, environment and climate protection, technology innovation, income redistribution, domestic consumption, and education, to meet the challenges of financial crisis, climate change, energy insecurity, and international competition. At the end of the semester, the students are expected to be able to understand readings and audiovisual materials, as well as communicate and present orally and in written formats green cultural issues covered in the course. Students who take CHIN350 are not allowed to earn credit for CHIN350D (Department Seminar), vice versa.

CONTEMPORARY CHINESE TEXTS I
CHIN 380
M/W/F: 9:30 – 10:20 AM
X. Zhang
This course is designed for students who have completed CHIN 302 or equivalent. It provides intensive trainings in communicational skills by reading, watching, and discussing a variety of texts.

Independent Study
CHIN 399
Y. Li
Directed study for those students who have progressed beyond available course offerings and want to continue study of Chinese language, Chinese culture, Chinese literature, or other Chinese Studies topics in Chinese.

Elementary French I
FRCH 101
M/W/F: 9:30 – 10:20 AM | 10:35 – 11:25 AM
F. Pizot-Haymore
Emphasizes conversational skills. Students are expected to achieve control of sound system and basic sentence structures of French. Students must complete assignments at the Online Language Learning Center in addition to attending scheduled class meetings.

Elementary French II
FRCH 102
M/W/F: 9:30 – 10:20 AM | 10:35 AM – 11:25 PM
C. Sanpere
Continuation of FRCH 101. Recommended preparation: FRCH 101.

Intermediate French I
FRCH 201
M/W/F: 10:35 – 11:25 AM
P. Lyons
Intensive review of grammar and usage through readings, discussions and other activities that emphasize contemporary French life. Students must complete assignments at the Online Language Learning Center in addition to attending scheduled class meetings. Recommended preparation: FRCH 102 or equivalent.

Intermediate French II
FRCH 202
M/W/F: 10:35 – 11:25 AM
J. Battisson
A continuation of FRCH 201, the course focuses on the acquisition of intermediate-level skills in language and culture. Students must complete assignments at the Online Language Learning Center in addition to attending scheduled class meetings. Recommended preparation: FRCH 201 or equivalent.

THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD
FRCH 295
M/W: 3:20 – 4:35 PM
P. Lyons
The course offers an introduction to the Francophone World from a historical, cultural, and literary perspective. The Francophone World includes countries and regions around the globe with a substantial French-speaking population (and where French is sometimes, but not always, an official language): North America (Louisiana, Quebec, and Acadia); North Africa (Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt); the Middle-East (Lebanon, Syria); the Caribbean (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Haiti); Southeast Asia (Vietnam); and Europe (France, Belgium, Switzerland, and Luxembourg). FRCH 295 provides a comprehensive overview of the Francophone World, while focusing on a particular area or areas in any given semester. Offered as AFST 295, ETHS 295, FRCH 295, and WLIT 295.

Advanced Conversation I
FRCH 311
M/W/F: 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
C. Sanpere
Designed to enhance pronunciation, speaking and listening-comprehension through the discussion of French literature and media for children. Required for Teacher Licensure candidates.

French for Business
FRCH 315
M/W/F: 2:15 – 3:05 PM
F. Pizot-Haymore
Business French is an upper-level course with a focus on the economic life of France and other Francophone countries. In this course, students will enhance their comprehension and communications skills through oral and written activities in the context of authentic situations of negotiations as related to the economic structures and the business organization of Francophone countries. Some examples of themes covered are negotiations in the professional world, economics, social rights, finance, and business and commercial contexts. Finally, whenever possible, the course will be complemented by cultural exchanges in conjunction with programs featured by the French Consulate in Chicago and/or internships in French-speaking companies in the region or abroad. Counts for CAS Global & Cultural Diversity Requirement. This course prepares students for the French for Professions Diploma (DFP, Diplômes de Français Professionnel) in Business offered by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris. Students may undertake the DFP on a voluntary basis. Students must pay a nominal fee for certification testing.

Francophone Literature
FRCH 375
M/W: 12:45 – 2:00 PM
J. Battisson
An examination of Francophone literature focused on the problematics of identity within the colonial and post-colonial context. Writers and works may vary. Offered as FRCH 375 and FRCH 475.

Special Topics – The French Crime Novel
FRCH 377
M/W: 3:20 – 4:35 PM
P. Lyons
The special topics course is designed to provide a forum for specific themes or subjects not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Approaches and content will vary. Maximum 6 credits. Offered as FRCH 377 and FRCH 477.

Elementary German I
GRMN 101
M/W/F: 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
E. Lohmeyer
Introductory course emphasizing conversational skills. Students achieve control of the sound system and basic sentence structures of spoken and written German. Students must use the course material offered by the Online Language Learning Center in addition to class meetings.

Elementary German II
GRMN 102
M/W/F: 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM | 10:35 AM – 11:25 AM
E. Lohmeyer
Continuation of GRMN 101, emphasizing conversational skills.

Intermediate German II
GRMN 202
M/W/F: 10:35 – 11:25 AM
M. Daley
Continuation of GRMN 201; conducted in German. Study of texts and videotapes which focus on contemporary life in Germany.

Advanced German Reading and Composition
GRMN 310
T/TH: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
S. Vees-Gulani
This advanced-level course focuses on reading and writing on the German-speaking world for students who have already studied intermediate German. Develops abilities to read authentic cultural texts, such as contemporary newspaper and magazine articles on current affairs; readings increase progressively in length and vary in genre. It also builds advanced writing skills through composition, such as summaries, reviews, opinion pieces, letters, short creative texts, and analytic essays. Includes instruction on use of English- and German-language research tools. Taught in German.

The Green Energy Transformation in Germany
GRMN 314
T/TH: 10:00 – 11:15 AM
P. Yang
This seminar introduces students to the development and successes of green technologies in Germany. Students will examine the proactive development of renewable energy and energy conservation technologies, commonly referred to as Energiewende, that was started by the German Green movement and promoted by Germany’s innovative renewable energy policies. They will explore questions such as the following: What are the implications of Germany’s earlier success story of energy transition and climate action for the US and the rest of the world? What challenges does energy transition face? What solutions can be explored and achieved? In the investigation, students will examine such important issues as globalization, resource finiteness, and sustainability challenges, including economic crises, climate change, energy insecurity, political instability, and global competition.

Topics in Advanced German Culture Studies
GRMN 380
T/TH: 10:00 AM – 11:14 AM
S. Vees-Gulani
Exploration of the culture of the arts, political culture, and the cultural self-expression of the German-speaking countries from their beginnings to the present. Focus: The cultural changes within certain historical periods. Examination of particular aspects such as culture as mass deception in fascist Germany and the GDR, the reflection of contemporary culture in literature and cinema, problems of cultural identity and multiculturalism, and the role of postmodern culture industry and the critical discourse today. Taught in German. Recommended Preparation: Advanced German proficiency.

Elementary Italian I
ITAL 101
T/TH: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
D. Caterinacci
Introductory course; stress on mastery of the sound system and basic sentence structure of spoken and written Italian. Independent laboratory practice is a requirement.

Elementary Italian II
ITAL 102
T/TH: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
D. Caterinacci
Continuation of ITAL 101; independent laboratory practice is required in addition to scheduled class meetings.

Read and Discuss Italian Texts
ITAL 202
T/TH: 2:30 – 3:45 PM
D. Caterinacci
Focus on increasing proficiency acquired in elementary Italian and on mastering short narratives. Review of Italian grammar and usage through reading, conversation, and media. Independent laboratory practice is required in addition to scheduled class meetings.

Independent Study
ITAL 399
D. Caterinacci
The course is for students with special interests and commitments that are not fully addressed in regular courses, and who wish to work independently.

Elementary Japanese I
JAPN 101
M/W/F: 9:30 – 10:20 AM | 10:35 – 11:25 AM | 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
Y. Onitsuka | K. Ogaki | Y. Miura
Introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. Students learn to read and write hiragana and katakana syllabaries and 50 kanji characters. Students are expected to achieve control of the sound system and basic structure of the language. Emphasizes aural comprehension and speaking.

Elementary Japanese II
JAPN 102
M/W/F: 9:30 – 10:20 AM | 10:35 – 11:25 AM | 2:15 – 3:05 PM
Y. Miura | L. Jiang
Continuation of JAPN 101. Emphasizes aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn approximately 100 new kanji characters. Recommended preparation: JAPN 101.

INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I
JAPN 201
M/W/F: 2:15 – 3:05 PM
K. Ogaki
Further study of fundamental structures of Japanese. Students improve aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing abilities and learn approximately 100 new characters. Recommended preparation: JAPN 102 or equivalent.

Intermediate Japanese II
JAPN 202
M/W/F: 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM | 2:15 – 3:05 PM | 3:20 – 4:10 PM
K. Ogaki | L. Jiang
Continuation of JAPN 201. Students learn an additional 100 kanji characters. With the completion of JAPN 201 – 202, students should have control of the fundamentals of modern Japanese and a firm foundation in the writing system. Recommended preparation: JAPN 201 or equivalent.

The Japan Experience: Kyoto – Language, Culture & Exchanges (Spring Study Abroad)
JAPN 235
Y. Onitsuka
This is a study-abroad intensive course that takes place in Japan. This class is designed to provide students an opportunity to use Japanese language skills they have learned in our classrooms and deepen their understanding of Japanese language and culture through experiential learning. The course has four major learning components: “Japanese Language Learning through Activities and Cultural Experiences,” “Exchanges with Local College Students,” “Language Exhibition,” and “a Japan Exploration Project.” This course will consist of three class meetings before the trip focused on preparation, followed by stay in Kyoto, and one presentation after the trip.

Advanced Japanese II
JAPN 302
M/W: 4:50 – 6:05 PM
Y. Miura
Continuation of JAPN 301; emphasizes conversational proficiency and reading. Recommended preparation: JAPN 301 or equivalent.

Origins of Anime: Classical Texts, Modern Manga, Anime, and Tales
JAPN 315
T/TH: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
B. Carter
Modern anime and manga authors and artists captivate audiences with rich stories and stylized art. This course investigates the origins of these stories by engaging premodern Japanese texts (in English language translation) and modern literary theory. Throughout the semester we will pay particular attention to commonalties among these literatures and narrative genres, as well as the extent they differ due to temporal/socio/religio/political concerns. Western and Asian literary theories, especially those concerning topics of translation, replacement, negotiation with classics, and gender and sexuality will also be extensively explored. We will interpret the historic human endeavor of story telling within the contexts of time and space and through a critical self-awareness of our own positions in the modern world. Students will prepare individual research projects and be responsible for finding and presenting primary sources and secondary research. The instructor will provide background information on political, cultural, and religious history as well as present on details of literary theory. The aim is to encourage students to critically analyze the modern perception of past events. Every topic will be addressed in three phases. First, the students will discover historical events, literature, and people through reading primary sources in English translation. In a second phase, we will see how these stories are depicted in movies, animation, or manga. Finally, students will perform research to explore the differences between the premodern sources and their modern adaptation and determine how we can use such a comparison to critically analyze the way modern storytellers recreate the past. Class sessions will combine lectures, discussion, and audio- visual materials. Offered as JAPN 315 and WLIT 315.

Japanese Linguistics
JAPN 335
M/W: 1:00 – 2:15 PM
Y. Shirai
The purpose of this course is to survey the principal research in Japanese linguistics for students who have basic knowledge of Japanese and are interested in more in-depth treatment of linguistic phenomena (phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, etc.). Lectures and discussions will cover many different aspects of the Japanese language. There is a great deal of analytic studies of the Japanese language done both inside and outside Japan, which will be surveyed in this course. Students will become familiar with the major issues through lectures and class discussions, as well as through their reading of both primary and secondary sources. Both formal and functional approaches to the analysis of Japanese will be examined, and the acquisition of these structures will also be discussed. The course will also be useful for the improvement of students’ Japanese language proficiency. Recommended preparation: JAPN 101 and JAPN 102, or equivalent competence in Japanese. Offered as COGS 335, COGS 435, JAPN 435, LING 335 and LING 435.

Power of Words: Ritual Uses of Premodern Japanese Literature
JAPN 341
M/W: 10:00 – 11:15 AM
B. Carter
In premodern Japan, it was not only death and mourning ritual and practice that could pacify the spirit of the deceased, but also language. Authors consciously crafted the words of their works to simultaneously express the grief associated with longing and pacify the spirits of the dead. These words are called kotodama (power of words). From as far back as the eighth-century Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) and Nihon Shoki (The Chronicles of Japan) textual representations of mourning were linked with special uses of language and spirit pacification. At the death of Ame-no-wakahiko (a mythological god), his parents constructed a mourning hut and performed songs to secure his spirit in the afterworld. As several authors have demonstrated, from kotodama in the mid-eighth-century poetic anthology Man’y’sh, (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves) to linked verse (renga) in medieval Japan, carefully constructed literary language also had a place in ritual pacification of the spirits of the dead. Words were not simple expressions of grief; they held power. All material is in English translation. The course is conducted in English. All material will be provided via PDF. Offered as JAPN 341 and WLIT 341 and RLGN 341.

CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE TEXTS II
JAPN 351
M/W: 12:45 – 2:00 PM
Y. Onitsuka
This course is a continuation of JAPN 350 and its primary aim overlaps with that of JAPN 350: to develop more sophisticated communication skills in Japanese. Students will read and discuss various texts such as daily conversations, essays, and news scripts largely with the assistance of vocabulary and kanji (Chinese character) lists. Attention will be given to enhancing the students’ writing and aural/oral proficiencies through regularly assigned homework, presentations, tape listening, video viewing, and classrooms discussion.

Modern Japanese Novels and the West
JAPN 355
T/TH: 4:00 – 5:15 PM
T. Hagiwara
This course will compare modern Japanese and Western novellas, drama, and novels. Comparisons will focus on the themes of family, gender and alienation, which subsume a number of interrelated sub-themes such as marriage, home, human sexuality, amae (dependence), innocence, experience, death, God/gods, and nature (the ecosystem). Offered as JAPN 355 and WLIT 355.

Senior Thesis I
JAPN 397
T. Hagiwara | B. Carter
Intensive study of a literary, linguistic, or cultural topic with a faculty member, leading to the writing of a review of literature related to a topic in the field of Japanese Studies, which will be part of the research paper constructed in JAPN398: Senior Thesis II.

Senior Thesis II
JAPN 398
T. Hagiwara | B. Carter
This course is a continuation of JAPN 397. The Senior Thesis in Japanese Studies is an independent study project chosen in consultation with an advisor. The project should reflect both the student’s interest within Japanese Studies and the courses taken to fulfill the major. The project requires independent research using an approved bibliography and plan of action. In addition to written research, the student will also present the project in a public forum that is agreed upon by the project advisor and the student.

Independent Study
JAPN 399
T. Hagiwara | B. Carter
Directed study for students who have progressed beyond available course offerings.

Elementary Portuguese I
PORT 102
M/W/F: 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
C. Lipszyc
Continuation of PORT 101, emphasizing conversational skills.

Elementary Russian II
RUSN 102
M/W/F: 10:35 – 11:25 AM
T. Zilotina
Continuation of RUSN 101 with emphasis on oral skills. Students continue to learn cases, verb conjugations, and other major grammar concepts necessary to effective communication in spoken Russian. In addition to scheduled class meetings, students must complete interactive lab assignments done outside of class.

Intermediate Russian II
RUSN 202
M/W/F: 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
T. Zilotina
Continuation of RUSN 201. Students continue to increase their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on developing oral fluency and using authentic language materials. Students deepen their engagement with Russian culture in the target language. In addition to scheduled class meetings, students must complete interactive lab assignments done outside of class.

Russian Literature in Translation
RUSN 375
T/TH: 4:00 – 5:15 PM
T. Zilotina
Topics vary according to student and faculty interest. May include Russian classical and modern literature, cinema, women writers, individual authors. May count towards Russian minor. No knowledge of Russian required. Offered as RUSN 375 and WLIT 375.

Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 101
M/W/F: 9:30 – 10:20 AM | 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
M. Fernandez
This course is for students who wish to establish a solid foundation in the language. Open to students who have little or no prior knowledge of Spanish. The course will introduce the learner to all regular, stem-changing and irregular verbs. In addition, the comparison of ser v estar, saber v conocer, tener with noun expressions, emotional and mental states and prepositions of location. Students will learn the mechanics of pronoun usage; reflexive, direct object, indirect object and double object pronouns. Lexical expressions, useful vocabulary, nouns, adverbs and adjectives will be acquired via themed chapters. Cultural topics are also explored, providing a glimpse into the daily life of Spanish-speaking countries. This course concludes with learning the past tense forms: preterit and imperfect. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to master basic conversation, listening, reading comprehension and writing skills related to everyday life, including appreciation and awareness of Hispanic multiculturalism.

SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE
SPAN 101H
M/W/F: 10:35 – 11:25 AM
M. Fernandez
This course is an introductory language course teaching the basic covered in SPAN 101 with a particular emphasis on health care topics and vocabulary. Students will gain familiarity with basic vocabulary and basic grammatical structures for communication with and assessment of Spanish speaking patients in a variety of settings. No previous experience with the Spanish language is required. After successfully completing this course students will be eligible to continue to SPAN 102.

Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 102
M/W/F: 9:30 – 10:20 AM | 10:35 – 11:25 AM 
C. Lipszyc
This is a course for students who have a solid foundation in the language and who wish to advance their grammar. This is a course open to students who have mastered the topics outlined in SPAN 101, or for students who successfully completed 101 at CWRU. This course is a continuation of 101, and begins with an in-depth comparison of preterit and imperfect during the first few weeks. SPAN 102 will go on to cover all other indicative verb forms such as the imperative, future, present perfect, conditional and pluperfect. The subjunctive mood is also explored in depth; both present and imperfect subjunctive. A variety of cultural topics will help the student develop a stronger appreciation of Hispanic society and multiculturalism. Lexical expressions and useful vocabulary will be acquired via themed chapters. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to read, write, listen and speak Spanish with reasonable accuracy on a wider variety of everyday topics within the indicative and subjunctive moods.

Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 201
M/W/F: 9:30 – 10:20 AM | 2:15 – 3:05 PM
A. Parry | C. Lipszyc
This course is an intermediate language course with a focus on advanced grammar and conversation. The student must be equipped with a fair amount of grammatical proficiency that includes knowing the simple verb tenses of the present, future, and past tenses of the indicative mood, along with the present and imperfect subjunctive. This course will introduce the learner to more advanced applications of these grammar topics. Along with other grammatical explorations, this course will help the student to critically think about real world topics such as familial, generational, and personal relationships, customs, traditions, and values, food and eating habits, leaders and politics, and contemporary society and technology. Students will develop better articulation of their opinions, perspectives and commentary in Spanish; both verbally and written. Students will acquire some knowledge and appreciation of Spanish-speaking authors and literature. This course will also explore the cultural traditions, customs and diversity shared by the people of countries in which Spanish is spoken. Students will also work on building confidence to deliver oral presentations in Spanish regarding different cultural topics. The course is taught completely in Spanish.

Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 202
M/W/F: 10:35 – 11:25 AM | 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM
A. Parry
This course is an intermediate language course with a focus on advanced grammar and conversation. The student must be equipped with a fair amount of grammatical proficiency that includes knowing the differences between preterit and imperfect, the indicative and subjunctive moods (both present and imperfect), conditional and future tenses and the imperative and present perfect. This course will introduce the learner to more advanced compound verb constructions such as the present perfect (both in the indicative and subjunctive) and the pluperfect, the future perfect, conditional perfect and pluperfect subjunctive. Students will learn how to accurately construct ‘si clauses’, the passive voice and ‘se’ constructions, as well as know the difference between resultant and passive states. Along with other advanced grammar topics, this course will help the student to critically think about real world topics such as film and entertainment, work and finances, urban and rural life, music, musical instruments and literature. Students will develop better articulation of their opinions, perspectives and commentary in Spanish; both verbally and written. The course will also explore the cultural traditions, customs and diversity shared by the people of countries in which Spanish is spoken. Students will acquire some knowledge and appreciation of Spanish-speaking authors and literature, while learning the differences between narrative, biographical, argumentative and descriptive texts. This course will also help students to build confidence to deliver oral presentations in Spanish regarding different cultural topics. The course is taught completely in Spanish.

Advanced Composition and Reading
SPAN 310
T/TH: 10:00 – 11:15 AM
N. Cardona Nunez
Designed to facilitate the transition between lower and upper division courses in Spanish, and focus upon the simultaneous development of the reading and writing skills expected of students in all advanced Spanish courses.

Practice of Translation
SPAN 314
M/W: 4:50 – 6:05 PM
C. Gomez Olivares
Students learn necessary skills and techniques for solving linguistic problems in translation. Texts with a variety of contents, including articles from current press, will be translated from English into Spanish and occasionally from Spanish into English.

Advanced Spanish Conversation II
SPAN 316
T/TH: 1:00 – 2:15 PM 
M. Copertari
This course is a continuation of Advanced Spanish Conversation. Its main goal is to keep fostering students’ oral production in order to enhance their oral communication skills and, therefore, the emphasis of the course is on conversation. As a starting point for the discussions and activities to be carried out, a selection of short films and readings from Spanish-speaking countries will be used, which will provide students with a contextualized vocabulary and, at the same time, greater knowledge and understanding of Spanish and Hispanic American history and culture. We will continue to review key grammar points to improve grammatical accuracy in oral production.

Contemporary Latin American Culture
SPAN 317
T/TH: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
J. Nanfito
An intensive study of Latin American culture and civilization through the examination of its arts: literature, music, film, painting, photography, popular art. Designed to bring together the various strands of Latin American realities, emphasis is placed on the predominant view among Latin American intellectuals that artists and intellectuals have the power and the obligation to modify society.

Introduction to Readings in Hispanic Literature
SPAN 320
M/W: 3:20 – 4:35 PM
C. Gomez Olivares
Introduction to major literary movements and genres, and the works of outstanding authors of Spanish and Latin American literature through close readings and seminar-based discussions of the texts, as well as to disciplinary modes of inquiry and presentation. Requirements include active participation in seminar discussions, oral presentations, tests, and several written assignments, such as response papers, in-class writing exercises, and an analytic essay in Spanish on a research topic of interest to the discipline.

Contemporary Caribbean Literature
SPAN 333
T/TH: 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
N. Cardona Nunez
In addition to developing a general familiarity with the literature and history of this region, students will acquire an awareness of the interrelation of national identity, memory, and language in the texts produced by contemporary Caribbean authors, and of the cultural hybridity characteristic of this production. The themes treated by these authors include colonialism and postcolonialism, cultural and religious syncretism, and sexual politics. Offered as SPAN 333, SPAN 433, and ETHS 333.

Latin American Cinema
SPAN 358
W: 12:45 – 2:00 PM
M. Copertari
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic tools of film analysis as well as to the major trends and movements in Latin American cinema from the 1960s to the present. Through the analysis of representative films from Latin America, the course will examine the development of a variety of cinematic styles, paying particular attention to the historical contexts in which the films were produced and to the political, cultural, and aesthetic debates that surrounded their production. Offered as SPAN 358, SPAN 458 and ETHS 358.