SPAN 325 - Mexican-American Cultural Exploration

4 credit(s)
This course offers students studying Spanish a chance to improve their linguistic abilities and their understanding of the cultures of Mexico and Mexican-Americans through direct contact with local native Spanish speakers. In addition to meeting as a class 3 hours/week to discuss readings on the socio-economic, political and health situations of Spanish speakers living in the US, students conduct 30 hours of service learning in local organizations that provide services exclusively or predominantly to Latinos. Taught in Spanish.
Offered: Annually.

Core Requirement(s): Civic Engagement; International and Diverse Perspectives.
Prerequisite(s): SPAN 202 or SPAN 211 with a minimum C- grade or placement.