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SPANISH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (3)
This course exposes students to Spanish in professional contexts such as health, education, social movements, community arts, law, and housing. Readings, films, and other media sources from literature, journalism, publicity/advertising and the non-profit sector offer students scenarios and context and scenarios for Spanish in community and career settings. The course readings, films, and student presentations draw on topics related to health, the environment, education, human rights, and political agency in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will visit community centers in New Brunswick that serve the Spanish-speaking population, and will participate in community initiatives such as food distribution sites, farmers’ markets, schools, health clinics, libraries, and legal aid clinics. Some volunteer hours outside of class are required (details will vary depending on the semester).

 

Prerequirement for the course:
Successful completion of SPA 215, 261, 325

 

Learning goals:
Students enrolled in this course will improve their communicative competence, general cultural knowledge related to the Spanish-speaking world, research ability and critical analysis as outlined in our departmental learning goals:  http://span-port.rutgers.edu/learning-goals Students will also develop familiarity with initiatives in New Brunswick and the region that serve the Latinx community.

 

Assessments will be based on:

  • Class participation
  • Blogs
  • Roundtable discussions
  • One research project (5-8 pages)
  • Research presentation
  • In-class critical essay

 

Required texts:

Textbook:  Spanish for the Professions (Cognella)
Graphic novel: Al Sur de la Alameda (Ekaré)
Other required readings, film screenings, and digital media sources will be available at no cost through the LMS (Sakai or Canvas).
*Readings may vary every time the course is taught.