Spanish-Language Literature & Art
Learn more about Spanish-language literature as a reflection of the culture and history of Spanish-speaking people and their countries. Gain advanced knowledge and appreciation of Spanish-language literature and art as you practice your reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. During virtual class meetings, you will be guided through course materials and lessons.
Each course can be taught either in English or in Spanish.
The Spanish courses require at least a high intermediate level of Spanish. It has been designed for students who want to expand their studies, improve their professional language skills and, most importantly, discover the most vital literary works of Spain and Latin America in their original text.
All courses will have an Introduction of literature, culture, and the arts in the Hispanic world:
Two 1.5 Hour Classes
Literary and artistic movements in Spain and Latin America.
This course deepens the student’s knowledge of the arts and cultures of Spanish speaking countries through the study and discussion of the visual, architectural and plastic arts, as well as music and performance. Class materials will expose students to the main trends and topics of the Hispanic world.
An example of this is the Muralist movement in Mexico: A movement beginning in the early 1920s in Mexico in which the government commissioned artists to make art that would educate an illiterate population about the country’s history and present a powerful vision of its future. The movement followed the Mexican Revolution. Other examples are Cubism with Picasso, and Surrealism with Dalí.
Two 1 Hour Classes
Short Narrative in Latin America and Spain:
Through the study of critical and theoretical vocabulary, and the reading of short stories, poems, films, theatrical plays and journalistic articles, students will acquire analytic tools to comprehend and analyze several types of texts. This course is also designed to familiarize students with different textual genres and a wide array of literary and interpretative key concepts. An example of these courses involves Magic Realism and other disturbances of the real.
Two 1 Hour Classes
An encounter with Latin American women.
In this course we will study a few of the most controversial and radical Women in Latin American Art, 1960–1985. We will reflect on the enduring importance of feminism and their respective practices, and provide historical context about the political and artistic situations in Mexico that fueled their early work. We will learn about Frida Kahlo, Remedios Varo, Leonora Carrington, and Tina Modotti, among others.
Enthusiastic, open-minded, highly motivated educator and people-oriented professional with extensive experience teaching Spanish to native English speakers. Maintain in-depth knowledge of Spanish grammar, spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, and composition. Expert in preparing lesson plans that combine both creativity and instructiveness. Capable of establishing positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and students to build long-term rapport. Highly flexible to ensure each student’s learning style and abilities are addressed. Committed to the successful outcome and goals of each student. Deliver sustainable results cultural awareness, bilingual written and verbal communication skills, strong organization and superior time management skills.
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