Spanish Language Study Abroad

Language and Culture course is an introduction to the socio-historic Peru context, some of its most relevant cultural expressions, through pre-Hispanic culture, Hispanic influence, political development, architecture, music, crafts, textiles, food, religion, customs and traditions of the Peruvian people. This course fosters an understanding of the Latin American culture, the ability to communicate in Spanish, the establishment of elements of comparison with the culture of the United States and a critical understanding of the Latin America reality, with a focus on Peruvian culture.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. 1. Communicate effectively in Spanish in face-to-face interactions with native speakers, as well as in discussions and classroom activities with the instructor and classmates. Students will be able to discuss topics of personal and general interest using the past, present, and future tenses.
   2. Demonstrate control of basic grammatical structures and appropriate lexical precision in oral and written communication.
   3. Demonstrate advanced proficiency in grammar and syntax when interpreting and analyzing assigned readings and articles.
   4. Participate actively in group discussions on cultural, historical, and contemporary issues related to Peru and Latin America.
   5. Identify and describe the geographical, political, and cultural characteristics of the three regions visited during the course—Lima, Cusco, and Puno—and explain how each differs from other regions of Peru.
   6. Deliver an oral presentation on a major cultural event that has shaped the history and development of Peru.
   7. Write a final essay analyzing how global challenges, such as illegal drug trafficking, poverty, or authoritarianism, affect a Spanish American country.