Civil Society and Social Change in Valencia, Spain

Summer 2022 > Humanities & Social Sciences > SOCI.4845 > SA1

Course No: SOCI.4845-SA1; SIS Class Nbr: 3600; SIS Term: 3140
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Students will study civic community in the third largest city in Spain to understand the unique linguistic and socio-political history of the region. The region provides rich opportunity for sociological analysis of socio-linguistic diversity within a modern national and global context. Readings, papers and field tips will emphasize the cultural construction of community and society. In addition, students who choose the six-credit option will spend 120 hours working in an individually defined internship placement in Valencia during six weeks after the end of the Spring semester. In addition students will be assigned hands-on activities and readings that will facilitate learning in the internship placement settings.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Section Notes: Study abroad Valencia Jun 9 - Jul 19 22
• Core Codes: SPANISH, SS
• Credits: 3-6; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Thomas Pineros-Shields
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• TBD
• 2022 Summer: May 16 to Aug 05
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $2280
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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