Spanish

This course studies the dynamic and complex condition of Latin American societies and culture through an examination of various literary works. It explores then different characteristics, developmental phases, and trends of Iberoamerican works and authors. Topics include: discovery, encounter, or invention: Europe's vision of America; conquest, colonization, and cultural mestizaje; Baroque art: imitation, resistance, and rupture in 17th century colonial thought; Enlightenment in the colonies: the debate between faith and reason; colonial independence.

This course offers a study of Spanish language at the B1 level. Topics may include: grammar, reading and writing, listening and speaking, vocabulary development, written composition.

This course offers a study of Spanish language at the A1 level. Topics may include: grammar, reading and writing, listening and speaking, vocabulary development, written composition.

This course prepares students to write academic texts (reading reports, commentaries, text analyses, and essays) in Spanish that are coherent, cohesive, and grammatically correct, allowing them to express their ideas and knowledge in subsequent courses in the degree.

The course is a continuation of Initial Spanish A and provides a further practical knowledge of spoken and written Spanish. There is no in-depth study of literature at this level. The module focuses on the consolidation of language skills in reading, writing, listening, and the introduction of conversational skills. By the end of this second semester, students engage in interactions with Spanish speakers in socially and culturally appropriate forms without problems. DP requirements: At least 80% attendance at lectures, tutorials, and language laboratory sessions; completion and timeous submission of all written assignments; attendance at all scheduled tests, written and oral examinations. Assessment: Coursework (homework, tests and labs) (40%); two-hour written examination (40%); oral examination (20%). 

This literature course studies the work of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, exploring lesser-known aspects of her work. Each week of the class, selected articles or book chapters are discussed, providing critical perspectives on Sor Juana’s writings, paired with direct readings of her texts, including sonnets, romances, letters, and other poems. This course extends beyond the canonical image of Sor Juana, encouraging a deeper and more nuanced understanding of her literary legacy; it leads to the discovery that Sor Juana's literary quality permeates all her work, regardless of whether they are the object of praise or indifference. 

This course offers an overview of the main questions that drive current reflection in the area of ​​the relationships between the brain, cognitive processes, and language. Students learn to distinguish the areas of study within Psycholinguistics, particularly those related to language comprehension and production, as well as its acquisition.

This course translates previous knowledge of syntactic analysis of textual and oral pragmatic applications of discourse in the Spanish language. The class analyzes how grammatical structures used in common speech can receive a distinct communicative function outside of its syntactic or semantic aspect. 

This is a literature theory course that examines different theoretical approaches to understanding the novel. The class covers expressive theories, mimetic theories, objective theories, and pragmatic theories, introducing students to a wide range of perspectives in literary criticism. Throughout the course, these theories are explored through the close analysis of selected novels, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts to practical readings. 

This course is designed for Spanish students who communicate with a certain level of autonomy in simple, especially in social contexts. The course aims for students to consolidate their oral and written communication skills at a social level and that, at the same time, they begin to develop comprehension skills and written production that allows them to function in academic and professional contexts.