SPAN 340 Spanish for Current Affairs
This course provides both an introduction to various aspects of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world, as well as an intensive training in speaking and listening comprehension. Through the use of current news media, both written and broadcast, we will investigate the major political, economic, technological and social forces that affect Spanish-speaking society today. In addition to assigned readings, we will be closely following Spanish-speaking television and press in order to discuss current events as they happen. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 or permission of Instructor.