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The Latin American and Iberian Cultures Department fosters a deep understanding of the multiple languages, histories, and cultures of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, offering beginner to intermediate language courses in the summer term.
Course Options
Elementary course, equivalent to SPAN V1101 or F1101. Fundamental principles of grammar; practice in pronunciation. Reading and conversation are introduced from the beginning. Use of the language laboratory is required.
Instructor
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-11:05
Tu 09:00-11:05
We 09:00-11:05
Th 09:00-11:05
Enrollment
9 of 15
Elementary course, equivalent to SPAN V1101 or F1101. Fundamental principles of grammar; practice in pronunciation. Reading and conversation are introduced from the beginning. Use of the language laboratory is required.
Instructor
Monica Cerda Campero
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-11:05
Tu 09:00-11:05
We 09:00-11:05
Th 09:00-11:05
Enrollment
2 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1101, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN F1102 or V1102. Grammar exercises, prose readings, and practice in the spoken language.
Instructor
Juan Jimenez-Caicedo
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-11:05
Tu 09:00-11:05
We 09:00-11:05
Th 09:00-11:05
Enrollment
3 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1101, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN F1102 or V1102. Grammar exercises, prose readings, and practice in the spoken language.
Instructor
Aaron Boalick
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-11:05
Tu 09:00-11:05
We 09:00-11:05
Th 09:00-11:05
Enrollment
4 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Instructor
Leyre Alejaldre Biel
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-11:05
Tu 09:00-11:05
We 09:00-11:05
Th 09:00-11:05
Enrollment
10 of 15
Prerequisites: SPAN S1102, or the equivalent. Equivalent to SPAN C1201 or F1201. Rapid grammar review, composition, and reading of literary works by contemporary authors.
Instructor
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-11:05
Tu 09:00-11:05
We 09:00-11:05
Th 09:00-11:05
Enrollment
5 of 15
Instructor
Francisca Aguilo Mora
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-11:05
Tu 09:00-11:05
We 09:00-11:05
Th 09:00-11:05
Enrollment
3 of 15
Instructor
Lorena Garcia Barroso
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 12:00-14:05
Tu 12:00-14:05
We 12:00-14:05
Th 12:00-14:05
Enrollment
3 of 15
Instructor
Modality
In-Person
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-11:05
Tu 09:00-11:05
We 09:00-11:05
Th 09:00-11:05
Enrollment
13 of 15
The Hispanic population in the United States is changing rapidly due to various migration, education, and population growth trends. The Hispanic population in the United States reached a new record high in 2020 with 62.1 million people, a 23% increase since 2010, while the white population decreased by 8.6%. This course aims to study Hispanic immigration to the United States. We will begin with a historical overview of migration patterns in the U.S. in general, and then focus on the immigration laws that have affected Hispanics in this country today. Each class will begin with a discussion of the week's most important immigration news.
Note:
All Barnard students must register for Section 001 of the corresponding course. All Columbia students must register for Section 002.
Instructor
Maria Lozano
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-12:10
We 09:00-12:10
Enrollment
1 of 15
The Hispanic population in the United States is changing rapidly due to various migration, education, and population growth trends. The Hispanic population in the United States reached a new record high in 2020 with 62.1 million people, a 23% increase since 2010, while the white population decreased by 8.6%. This course aims to study Hispanic immigration to the United States. We will begin with a historical overview of migration patterns in the U.S. in general, and then focus on the immigration laws that have affected Hispanics in this country today. Each class will begin with a discussion of the week's most important immigration news.
Note:
All Barnard students must register for Section 001 of the corresponding course. All Columbia students must register for Section 002.
Instructor
Maria Lozano
Day/Time
Mo 09:00-12:10
We 09:00-12:10
Enrollment
0 of 15