Spanish

This B1 level intensive Spanish language and culture course is geared for students who have previously completed introductory language course work. It builds on prior language foundations and integrates additional oral and written linguistic skills, improving communication competencies within the B1 and B2 levels. The course also takes advantage of students' immersion in Spanish life to incorporate intercultural learning and provide further context to the grammatical, lexical, and cultural content of the course. Assessment is based on essays, oral presentations, homework, a cultural blog, midterm and final exams, participation, and attendance. Texts: Corpas, Jaime et al. AULA 4 Nueva Edición. Libro del Alumno. Nivel B1.2. Madrid: Editorial Difusión. Alonso Raya, Rosario et al. Gramática básica del estudiante de español. Madrid: Editorial Difusión.

This course offers a study of Arab-Islamic culture in the context of cultural anthropology. Topics include: gender, marriage, family, and kinship; perceptions of Arab-Islamic culture; the Arabic language; myths, legends, and traditions.

This course examines approaches to public administration in order to gain a better understanding of how government is exercised today. Topics include: processes of power in an open society; political participation, citizen representation, and government processes; management of political transitions; comparative experiences of political regimes; public administration in the process of globalization; imperatives of good governance and environment responsibility.