SPN 252 - Media and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World

Course Units: 1

This course is an intercultural reflection about the role of media in contemporary society throughout the Spanish-speaking world. it focuses on the divers UN-identified global issues as it explores how media impact on our opinions about the challenges shaping our societies, and how our awareness of those dynamics can empower us as agents of change. the course also seeks to raise awareness about the interconnection of media with cultural identity and politics that frame (and complicate) our understanding of global issues. Through readings, videos, discussions, digital projects, and writing assignments, the course fosters the further developments of linguistic (writing, speaking, reading, understanding) and critical skills. All discussions and assignments are in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): For students with 4 or more years of Spanish language study, with a score or 5+ 4+ or above on the AP exam or SPN 201. It is also suitable for students who have studies in a Spanish-speaking country or for heritage speakers that can read and write in Spanish. CC: GWOL, WAC ISP: GSWS, LAS