Spain Madrid Internship Spanish & European Studies

• CAS LS 111 First-Semester Spanish (4 credits)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Individual in Community
  • For students who have never studied Spanish, or by placement test results. Introduction to grammatical structures. Emphasis on aural comprehension, speaking, and pronunciation. Introduction to Hispanic culture.
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• CAS LS 112 Second-Semester Spanish (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Individual in Community
  • Prerequisite: one semester of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
  • Completes study of basic grammatical structures. Emphasis on speaking and aural comprehension with readings on contemporary Hispanic culture and writing assignments.
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• CAS LS 211 Third-Semester Spanish (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Individual in Community
  • Prerequisite: two semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
  • Completes study of grammatical structures of Spanish. Use of spoken language in conversation. Reading in Hispanic civilization and of contemporary short stories. Writing exercises involving more complex grammatical and syntactical patterns.
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• CAS LS 212 Fourth-Semester Spanish (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Individual in Community
  • Prerequisite: three semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
  • Review of the structures of Spanish. Intensive practice of spoken language. More advanced readings from Hispanic culture with frequent compositions.
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• CAS LS 306 Spanish Through Translation* (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Oral & Signed Communication
  • Prerequisite: four semesters of college-level Spanish or the equivalent
  • Advanced study of the Spanish language through the translation of written texts. Analysis of the theory and practice of translation as a catalyst of cultural transfer. Taught in Spanish.
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• CAS LS 312 Spanish Through Cultural Destinations: Madrid en Vivo (4)Effective
  Fall '23
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Students will further develop their oral and written skills allowing them to flourish within the Spanish-speaking world. They will become familiar with the city of Madrid through immersion in its history, neighborhoods, art, literature, and its cultural and social peculiarities.
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• CAS LS 449Contemporary Spanish Novel: From “La Movida” to 15-­‐M
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • An overview of contemporary Spanish novels from the time of Franco’s death in 1975 to the present day. This class explores cultural issues within the literary, political, and social contexts of contemporary Spain.
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• CAS LS 450 Contemporary Spanish Literature
  • This course focuses on literary texts and contemporary Spanish and Latin American cultural phenomena through analysis and critical essays. Students will explore various literary genres in order to develop reading comprehension strategies and become familiar with basic critical reading concepts.

*All students should confirm in advance with their academic advisors which courses may be taken for major, minor, and departmental requirements, and which courses may be taken for elective credit.

• Spanish Economics within the European Union (4)
  • Fall only
  • The course will explore not only the economic and financial pillars of Spain, but also the major challenges of its economic structure in light of the European economic integration process and the role Spain plays within it. The course will focus on Spain’s modernization efforts after regaining democracy in 1975, the main economic drivers behind its growth and its role in the European economic and monetary union. It will cover the productive structure, main industries, foreign trade -inside and outside the European Union- and international expansion, particularly in South America. The course will then focus on the particularities of Spain’s labor market, the importance of the public sector (welfare state) and the prelude and impact of the financial crisis of 2008.
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• CAS LS 241 Cultures of Spain: Past and Present (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Historical Consciousness
  • Fall only
  • An introduction to Spanish civilization with special emphasis on history, art, and literature. Instruction begins in English and shifts gradually into Spanish as students’ fluency increases. Course content is enriched by visits to the Prado Museum, Segovia, Toledo, and others.
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• CAS AH 364 Art and Architecture in Madrid: 1561–Today (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Creativity and Innovation
  • Survey of architecture, sculpture, and painting in Madrid, and how these fit in the broader frame of European styles and historical context, 1561–present. Key theories in art history are introduced, giving students a broader perspective on critical approaches to art.
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• CAS AH 368 Graffiti, Street Art, and Independent Interventions in Public Space in Madrid (4)Effective
  Fall '24
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Creativity and Innovation
  • Introduction to graffiti and street art through case studies in Madrid. Combines contextual and aesthetic analysis with hands-on activities. Focus on artistic interventions in public spaces through the lenses of activism, the right to the city, and public space management.
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• CAS AR 200 Heritage Matters: Introduction to Heritage Management (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Historical Consciousness
    • Research and Information Literacy
    • Social Inquiry I
  • Fall only
  • Protection and management of archaeological heritage, including sites, artifacts, and monuments. Survey of heritage values and stakeholders. Issues covered include cultural policy and legislation, international efforts, indigenous perspectives, looting, repatriation, underwater heritage, and heritage at war.
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• CAS HI 256 History of Spain 711–1898 (4)
  • Spring only
  • A survey of Spanish history from 711 to 1898, examining the political, social, economic, and cultural events that shaped Spain in its modern form. Places Spain in a European context. Includes field trips around Madrid.
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• CAS PO 245/HI 228 Nationalism in Spain within the European Context (4)Effective
  Fall '23
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Social Inquiry I
    • Ethical Reasoning
  • This course examines the origins of Spanish national identity and the later emergence of alternative national identities within the Spanish state in the Basque Country, Catalonian and Galician autonomous communities. We compare the case of Spain with that of other nation-states in the European Union where the emergence of peripheral nationalisms continues to challenge national and European integration politics. Non-state nationalist movements are analyzed in both a historical and contemporary context.
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Language and culture courses are offered at the 300-level. Literature and film courses are offered at the 400-level.

• Mujeres en España (4)
  • Fall only
  • Aims to help students understand the role of women in Spanish society from the Middle Ages until the present. The course traces the historical, social, political, economic, religious, and psychological evolution of Spanish women, paying special attention to the conflicts they suffered and the accomplishments they achieved throughout the process.
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• CAS AN 367 Migrations and Cultural Diversity (4)
  • Spring only
  • This class analyzes current-day migratory flows and their implications for Spain and the EU through an anthropological viewpoint. Students will obtain conceptual and theoretical frameworks through which they will be able to critically analyze diversity and the complexity of migrations and their effect on society and culture.
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• CAS IR 323 The Iberian Peninsula in a Global Context in the 20^th Century (4)Effective
  Fall '23
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Historical Consciousness
    • Social Inquiry I
  • Spring only
  • This course offers a multidisciplinary study of contemporary international relations with a special focus on the Iberian Peninsula. It will examine significant events that took place during the better part of the twentieth century with an emphasis on the relations between Spain and Portugal and the United States.
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• CAS AH 258 The Spaces of Art: from Velazquez to the Private Gallery in Spain (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
  • An overview of the use of space in Spanish art and architecture from the early 17th century Baroque style to contemporary art. A journey from the aerial perspective of Velazquez's paintings to urban street art, installation art, and modern galleries.
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• CAS LS 449 Contemporary Spanish Novel: From “La Movida” to 15-­M (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • An overview of contemporary Spanish novels from the time of Franco’s death in 1975 to the present day. This class explores cultural issues within the literary, political, and social contexts of contemporary Spain.
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• CAS LS 450 Contemporary Spanish Literature (4)
  • This course focuses on literary texts and contemporary Spanish and Latin American cultural phenomena through analysis and critical essays. Students will explore various literary genres in order to develop reading comprehension strategies and become familiar with basic critical reading concepts.
• CAS LS 495Crisis and Literature in Contemporary Spain (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Historical Consciousness
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • Prerequisite: 5 semesters of Spanish or the equivalent.
  • Studies how key crises, that is, profound changes with significant consequences, are reflected through Spanish literature, press, cinema, music, and other artistic media of the 20th and 21st centuries. These encompass crises of identity, including gender identity, artistic crises emerging from the aftermath of Franco’s death in the 1970s, and more recent political, economic, and health crises including the COVID-19 pandemic.
• CAS CI/LS 477/COM CI 477 Contemporary Spanish Cinema (4)
  • This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
    • Aesthetic Exploration
    • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • An overview of Spanish contemporary cinema and the variety of genres that have emerged in the last decades. Using different resources from films and literature, students will be able to better understand the diversity of Spanish society, which they will experience for themselves on the streets of Madrid. This course also explores how the technical elements of film (camera shots, angles, etc.) can express emotions as well as cultural and social values.
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• Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
  • Study marketing techniques, media, and consumer behavior while working in the marketing/PR department of a Spanish company, multinational firm, or advertising agency. Previous internship placements have included OM Premium, Procter & Gamble, Elipse Iniciativas, IFEMA (convention center), and JBan.
• Arts/Arts Administration
  • Study the current art market in Madrid. Learn about the funding bodies that support the arts and work in one of Madrid’s art galleries, museums, preservation projects, or local arts centers. Past internship placements have included Galería Durán, Museo de Artes Decorativas, and Sotheby’s.
• Business/Economics
  • Study the current economic, political, and social issues affecting Madrid and work in an organization with an economic dimension. Internship placements have included American Express, AFI, Marsh & McLennan, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Vista Capital.
• Film, Radio & Television
  • Study communications and society in Madrid and work for one of the radio and television stations or film production companies. Internship placements have included Boca a Boca Films, CNN, Eco Casting, Madrid Film, Lua, Dos Mundos TV, and Rioja Films.
• Hospitality & Tourism
  • Study Spanish culture and learn how the tourism industry works in Madrid. Students intern in placement areas such as travel agencies, hotels, and restaurants. Past internships have included Groupo Zena, Hotel Ritz, and Travel Leader.

• Non-credit Hub Co-curricular: HUB SA 330 Study Abroad Internship
  • This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area:
    • Individual in Community
• COM CM 471 Internship in Advertising/Public Relations (4)
• CAS AH 505 Internship in the Arts/Architecture (4)
• CAS EC 497 Internship in Business/Economics (4)
• COM FT 493 Internship in Film/TV (4)
• SHA HF 390 Field Placement in Hospitality Administration (4)