SPAN 3116 - Pop Culture: Film, Media and Entertainment

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Spanish

Description:

Considers the role that current film, media, and entertainment play in the Spanish-speaking world. Students in this course will be exposed to the historical and cultural perspectives presented through these media. Proficiency goals: By the end of this course, students will be able to discuss familiar topics as well as some concrete social, academic, and professional topics. They will be able to talk in detail and in an organized way about events and experiences in various time frames, to confidently handle routine situations with an unexpected complication, and to share their point of view in discussions on some complex cultural and historical issues. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify, describe, and explain the historical, political, social, and artistic significance of popular cultural products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world. 2. Compare and contrast cultural similarities and differences of the Spanish-speaking pop-culture and the learners' own culture. 3. Argue and defend their position on pop-culture using multiple perspectives. 4. Evaluate a variety of culturally authentic sources--audio, written and audiovisual--about a diverse array of pop culture topics from the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite: Spanish AP Exam (score 3 or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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