Not open to students for whom Spanish is a first language. Advanced study of the Spanish language through the analysis of literature in its relations to the arts and society. Three sections are offered in Fall 2020. A1: Worlds Apart. Where Does Magic Realism End and Fantasy Begin? How do we distinguish between fantasy and science fiction? Uses authentic literature from a variety of genres, including short story, novel, and graphic novel, to explore these questions. B1: Alma Boricua -- Puerto Rican Soul. An exploration of the Puerto Rican language and culture through literature, music, art and film, spanning from colonial times to the Puerto Rican diaspora. C1: Futbol, passion de multitudes. Through futbol, socio-political events, the construction of social identities, and evolving human right struggles are observed. What soccer represents politically, its connections to social justice campaigns, and how women and the LGBTQ+ community strive to gain representation. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Writing-Intensive Course, Oral and/or Signed Communication. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Oral and/or Signed Communication.