Spanish

Since January 1993, Ciudad Juárez has stood out for the high number of murdered women. It is at the beginning of this decade and in this city that the term "femicide" is generated: the violent death of women due to machismo or misogyny. Through different texts and media students investigate different aspects of this issue, as well as terminology, machismo, the economy, and drug trafficking in Mexico. 

This course is designed for UCEAP students at the advanced (C2) level and/or heritage Spanish speakers to improve, consolidate, and expand grammatical knowledge of the Spanish language. Class meetings are supplemented with practical experiences where students visit emblematic locations in Madrid to practice Spanish communication in real time.

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.