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Women Voices in Spanish Literature & Cinema
Spanish Language & Culture Program
Barcelona, Spain
Dates: 1/8/25 - 4/26/25
Women Voices in Spanish Literature & Cinema
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: CEA CAPA Barcelona Center
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Spanish Language & Literature
Instruction in: Spanish
Course Code: SPN365
Transcript Source: University of New Haven
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Intermediate Spanish II
DESCRIPTION
This course examines the portrayal of women's identity in Spain as well as in Spanish literature and film from the 20th century until today. In addition to acquiring knowledge about women's identity in Spain students will gain a better understanding of Spanish literature and cinema, while simultaneously broadening their knowledge of Spanish language.
To better understand Spanish women today, students will examine the major historical events of the 20th century and their effects on women's lives. This course will analyze depictions of Spanish femininity and the stereotypes created, or challenged, by these depictions. Students will learn to apply different feminist theories to the content they are reading and viewing. This course will take place over three blocks, each examining different eras of Spanish culture and the role of the Spanish woman in each of them.
The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish, and students will learn specific terminology and academic language. In addition, they will practice and improve their writing, listening, and oral expression skills in Spanish.
To better understand Spanish women today, students will examine the major historical events of the 20th century and their effects on women's lives. This course will analyze depictions of Spanish femininity and the stereotypes created, or challenged, by these depictions. Students will learn to apply different feminist theories to the content they are reading and viewing. This course will take place over three blocks, each examining different eras of Spanish culture and the role of the Spanish woman in each of them.
The class will be conducted entirely in Spanish, and students will learn specific terminology and academic language. In addition, they will practice and improve their writing, listening, and oral expression skills in Spanish.