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• MLSP 435: Afro-Latin American Literature

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the literature and cultural context of peoples of African descent in Latin American societies from the end of the colonial period to the present day. Through critical readings of literary texts by and about Afro-Latin Americans, with supplementary historical documentation and film, students explore the experiences of members of this group and learn how they have been represented in Latin America. Prerequisite:    MLSP310
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• MLSP 440: Women and Society in the Literature of Spain and Latin America

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course guides students through an analysis of the representation of female characters in the literature of Spain and Latin America from the sixteenth century to the present. The selected literature will be examined for its aesthetics, for its function within society and for the questions raised by it throughout history. Accompanying the literary readings will be contextual study that highlights the evolution of women's roles in society. Prerequisite:    MLSP310 AND MLSP401 OR MLSP402 OR MLSP444 OR MLSP445
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• MLSP 444: Cultural History of Spain

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course consists of selected readings and directed discussion on the cultural history of Spain from the pre Roman era to today. Cultural artifacts to be studied include literature, visual art, music and key historical documents. Each student will also engage in more focused research and writing on some aspect of the course material covered. Prerequisite:    MLSP215 AND MLSP221
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• MLSP 445: Cultural History of Latin America

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course consists of selected readings and directed discussion on the cultural history of Latin America from the pre-contact era to today. Cultural artifacts to be studied include literature, visual art, music and key historical documents. Each student will also engage in more focused research and writing on some aspect of the course material covered. Prerequisite:    MLSP215 AND MLSP221
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• MLSP 450: US Latino Lit & Cultur

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This interdisciplinary course explores the presence, culture, literature and history of the Latino population in the US, through literary texts, film, media, newspapers and other cultural production. Prerequisite:    MLSP310
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• MLSP 485: IS:

  1.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This interdisciplinary course explores the presence, culture, literature and history of the Latino population in the US, through literary texts, film, media, newspapers and other cultural production.
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• MLSP 495: Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This advanced level course will cover varied topics in Spanish and Spanish American literature and culture. Students will write a research paper and present an oral report. (In addition to presenting an in-depth oral report, graduate students will be required to submit a 15-page research paper in strict compliance with MLA guidelines, which must include at least three documented sources) Prerequisite:    MLSP310
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• MLSP 502: Readings Span/Amer Lit

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This advanced level course will cover varied topics in Spanish and Spanish American literature and culture. Students will write a research paper and present an oral report. (In addition to presenting an in-depth oral report, graduate students will be required to submit a 15-page research paper in strict compliance with MLA guidelines, which must include at least three documented sources)
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• MLSP 506: Translation

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides practical training in translation between English and Spanish to meet the needs of professionals and pre-professionals in a variety of economic sectors. A brief overview of translation theory and history precedes the course's core sequence of translation modules. Texts are derived from fields with a focus in healthcare, business and social services. Current translation tools and techniques are explored and utilized. Localization and transcreation are addressed as complementary activities within the language services industry. Prerequisite: Departmental determination of at least Intermediate High proficiency (ACTFL scale) in Spanish.
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• MLSP 507: Business Spanish

  3.00 Credits

  East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course develops students' knowledge of business realities in Hispanic communities near and far, and guides them toward effective communication in a professional, Spanish-speaking business environment. Topics studied include: communicative, economic and legal activities of a company; classification of companies; creation and development of an enterprise in the Hispanic world; organization of the company; human resources; financing (banking, stock and debt markets); commercial activity, globalization and international operations; obligations of the company (accounting and taxes) and specific sectors, such as consumer goods or pharmaceutical. This knowledge is practically applied in the drafting of documents and crafting of presentations Norms of spoken and written business discourse are followed. Prerequisites: Departmental determination of (1) Spanish proficiency (minimum: Int. High on ACTFL scale) and (2) appropriate business training via professional background or academic coursework.
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