This is a writing-intensive course focused on culture in the Spanish-speaking world. Students will discuss and analyze an array of cultural productions (i.e., literature, music, short films, and art) through writing. Students will explore historical, political and/or social events pertaining to multiple territories across the Spanish-speaking world. Students will continue to develop their grammar and communication skills as well as enhance their cultural understanding. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement. Meets the Language Requirement requirement.

Prerequisite: Spanish 201 or equivalent.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM, Language Requirement

1 unit — Ruiz

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 1	Cultural Context and Written Expression	Alexander Cardenas	Armstrong Hall 353B	12 / 5	04/21/2025
Fall 2024	Block 3	Cultural Context and Written Expression	Andreea Marinescu	Armstrong Hall 353B	12 / 6	04/21/2025
Spring 2025	Block 5	Cultural Context and Written Expression	Alexander Cardenas	Armstrong Hall 353B	12 / 4	04/21/2025
Spring 2025	Block 7	Cultural Context and Written Expression	Carrie Ruiz	Armstrong Hall 361	12 / 6	04/21/2025
Summer 2025	Block A	Writing Practice	Angela Castro, Carrie Ruiz	Taught Abroad 001	15 / 3	04/21/2025
Fall 2025	Block 2	Writing Practice Topic Details		TBA	15 / 15	04/21/2025
Spring 2026	Block 5	Writing Practice Topic Details		TBA	15 / 15	04/21/2025
Spring 2026	Block 6	Writing Practice Topic Details	Carrie Ruiz	TBA	15 / 15	04/21/2025