Advanced Spanish for Heritage Language Learners (200-0-1)

Instructors

Julia Oliver Rajan

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-420: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM

Overview of class

Description: This course readies heritage Spanish learners for advanced studies in the target language by exploring contemporary topics in the Spanish-speaking world. It provides insights into how historical events have influenced the present in Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. Latino/a/x communities. Students develop a critical awareness of their language skills, with a focus on reading and writing. It is designed for students who grew up with Spanish as their main language at home and/or in their communities. Prerequisite: Spanish heritage learners currently enrolled in or who have taken and passed SPANISH 127-0, OR have an AP score of 4, OR sufficient score on the Spanish Language Placement Exam.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Spanish heritage learners currently enrolled in or who have taken and passed SPANISH 127-0, OR have an AP score of 4, OR sufficient score on the Spanish Language Placement Exam.

Class Materials (Required)

OER Historias compartidas. Available on Canvas.

Class Attributes

U.S. Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Spanish heritage learners currently enrolled in or who have taken and passed Spanish 127, OR have an AP score of 4, OR sufficient score on the Spanish Language Placement Exam.