Have you taken 2-3 years of Spanish in high school, or 2 semesters in college? Are you looking for a great class to use towards your Gen Ed Humanities requirement? Also, this class may be perfect for students who received the "Illinois Seal of Biliteracy" and want to continue their language study (ask us for placement advice). You will review grammar points, practice your Spanish in conversation and composition, and broaden your understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Honors section available: WLS 2291G Intermediate Spanish I Honors (4 credits)

Have you taken 3-4 years of Spanish in high school, or 3 semesters in college? Are you looking for a great class to use towards your Gen Ed Humanities requirement? Also, this class may be perfect for students who received the "Illinois Seal of Biliteracy" and want to continue their language study (ask us for placement advice). You will review grammar points, practice your Spanish in conversation and composition, and broaden your understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Note: Taking this class plus 4 more upper-division WLS courses (12 credits) completes a Spanish minor. Honors section available: WLS 2292G Intermediate Spanish II Honors (4 credits)

On Demand. Individual study of a topic of the student’s choice under the direction of a faculty member approved by the Chairperson of the Latin American & Latinx Studies (Dr. Vanesa Landrus, vmlandrus@eiu.edu). The student must submit and receive approval of a detailed study plan prior to central registration. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Latin American & Latinx Studies minor; consent of supervising faculty member and permission of the Chairperson of the Latin American & Latinx Studies program.

An introduction to the experiences of peoples of Latin American and Hispanic Caribbean descent in the United States from the sixteenth century through the present that emphasizes the influence of immigration, imperialism, racialization, and community building. We analyze how Latine peoples adjust, integrate, assimilate, resist, and adapt to the political, economic, and social conditions that define their surroundings.

An introduction to Latin American and Latinx literatures in their sociocultural and historical contexts, with emphasis on such writers as Anzaldúa, Borges, Cisneros, García Márquez, Machado, Mistral, Neruda, Paz. Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 1001G/1091G.

 

This class is going to analyze short stories from Latin America and Spain from the end of the Nineteenth to the end of the Twentieth Century. Students will have the opportunity to examine a great variety of authors from both centuries and both continents. Students are going to read and analyze primary sources as well as articles about the authors and their work. In class, students are going to work in small groups to discuss and compare their understanding of the homework assigned daily. In class, we are going to use other sources such as videos, movies, and internet sites to complement the readings. This class is conducted 100% in Spanish. Requirement: WLS 3000 Advanced Grammar.

A study of multicultural literatures of the Americas with emphasis on pluralism (ethnicity, race, language/dialect, religion, socio-economic status, gender, sexuality, ability, among others). Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in ENG 1002G.

 

 

Have you taken 2-3 years of Spanish in high school, or 2 semesters in college? Are you looking for a great class to use towards your Gen Ed Humanities requirement? Also, this class may be perfect for students who received the "Illinois Seal of Biliteracy" and want to continue their language study (ask us for placement advice). You will review grammar points, practice your Spanish in conversation and composition, and broaden your understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Honors section available: WLS 2291G Intermediate Spanish I Honors (4 credits)

Have you taken 3-4 years of Spanish in high school, or 3 semesters in college? Are you looking for a great class to use towards your Gen Ed Humanities requirement? Also, this class may be perfect for students who received the "Illinois Seal of Biliteracy" and want to continue their language study (ask us for placement advice). You will review grammar points, practice your Spanish in conversation and composition, and broaden your understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Note: Taking this class plus 4 more upper-division WLS courses (12 credits) completes a Spanish minor. Honors section available: WLS 2292G Intermediate Spanish II Honors (4 credits)

On Demand. Individual study of a topic of the student’s choice under the direction of a faculty member approved by the Chairperson of the Latin American & Latinx Studies (Dr. Vanesa Landrus, vmlandrus@eiu.edu). The student must submit and receive approval of a detailed study plan prior to central registration. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Latin American & Latinx Studies minor; consent of supervising faculty member and permission of the Chairperson of the Latin American & Latinx Studies program.

An inter- and multi-disciplinary examination of the sociocultural, intellectual, and historical experiences that inform the construction of Latinx cultural identities. Focus on the products, practices, and perspectives of individuals and communities in the U.S. with roots in Latin America. Counts towards the Social and Behavioral Sciences general education requirement.

 

Study and discuss Latin American readings and films and write about them. You will strengthen your proficiency in the Spanish language in all four skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing. Expand your vocabulary, deepen your knowledge of sentence structure, and increase your reading and listening comprehension. Class will be conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite: WLS 3000.

An analysis of the imperial systems and cultural hybrids that shaped conceptions of "Latin America" until independence. The course covers a broad spectrum of pre-Columbian development and how it affected the evolution of European settlement patterns and borderland regions. Particularly, it emphasizes the experiences of Indigenous and Afro-descendant individuals and the ways they challenged forced labor regimes and white supremacist racial hierarchies. Ultimately, this course shows the impact of hemispheric and Atlantic connections on the development of nationalisms in sites formerly colonized by Spain and Portugal.

This course focuses on Latin American novels and literary texts written by women. You will explore how the most influential female writers used their voices to challenge the social order and redefine women's roles. A great emphasis will be placed on understanding the cultural and social context in which these novels were produced. You will have the opportunity to enhance your cultural proficiency while reading novels that have changed the social landscape of Latin America. Prerequisite: WLS 3000 or equivalent. 

A study of multicultural literatures of the Americas with emphasis on pluralism (ethnicity, race, language/dialect, religion, socio-economic status, gender, sexuality, ability, among others). (WI)