SPA202

This course focuses on the complex reality of immigration between the U.S. and Mexico. We will discuss the challenges Mexican and Central American immigrants face before leaving their country of origin, during their journey, and upon their arrival to the U.S. We will review intermediate Spanish to strengthen your skills and become more proficient in the language of instruction. We will read texts that share migrant perspectives and analyze contemporary audiovisual materials related to the topic. Several pedagogical methods are applied in this course, including community-based learning, which engages students in real world learning. This course requires 6-8 hours of community engagement outside of class. Please plan accordingly. This course counts toward the LALACS major/minor. Prerequisite: SPA-201 or four years of classroom experience in high school. Students with previous language experience must adhere to placement guidelines on the website of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. USIDG, Offered annually.

US Identities/Differences (USIDG)

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