HISP 150 - First-Year Seminar in Hispanic Studies

Credits: (4)
College Curriculum: COLL 150
Based on close readings, group discussions, and frequent writing opportunities, this class introduces first-year students to a particular cultural studies topic about the Hispanic world, such as: indigenous cultures of Latin America; the cultural history of Madrid; US/Mexico border theory; Basque cultural identity. Students develop methods of scholarly research and strengthen analytical writing skills, as they explore Spanish, Latin American or Latinx cultural production through written media, film, art, social practices, performance or material culture. May be taught in English; if taught in Spanish, for high school students who completed Spanish 4 or 5 or AP/IB.