Hofstra Department of Romance Languages and Literatures

Born April 15, 1452, near the Tuscan town of Vinci in Italy, Leonardo da Vinci was an artist and inventor. As an artist, da Vinci's best-known works are the Mona Lisa, and The Last Supper, which is the most reproduced piece of religious art ever created. He was known for his technological ingenuity, conceptualizing and designing machines and devices that were far ahead of his time, including a flying machine.

Consider SPAN 126: (LT) CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC THOUGHT: THE USABLE PAST for your Fall 2021 schedule. Taught by Professor Benita Sampedro, this course will be held MW 4:20 pm-5:45 pm, and the CRN is 93412.

90 years ago today, on April 14 1931, as King Alfonso XIII fled the country, Spain proclaimed what it's known as the Second Republic. The new government implemented sweeping reforms that included the opening of some 10,000 schools, agrarian reform, as well as measures to advance workers' and women's rights. Later that year, the Constitution of 1931 was approved. It was one of the most advanced documents of its time: it recognized the separation of church and state, introd...uced female suffrage, civil marriage and divorce, and provided the frame for regional autonomy. In was in place until 1939, when General Francisco Franco declared victory at the end of the Spanish Civil war (1936-1939) and installed a fascist state that lasted until his death in 1975. There would not be another constitution in Spain until 1977. https://elpais.com//la-segunda-republica-un-sueno-democrat See more

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Spanish 102 provides students with the specific Spanish language skills and terminology essential for working effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and health professionals. It will be particularly useful for future physicians, nurses, EMTs, medical attendants and lab technicians.

Planning your Fall 2021 course schedule? Consider ITLT 040: (LT) Love and Eros in Italian Literature. In this course, students read recognized masterpieces by both male and female authors, which explore various topics including romantic and tragic love. All works are read and discussed in English.

Check out filmmaker and activist Fred Kuwornu's upcoming event for the American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) on Feb. 3, 2021! Free and open to all, but registration is required: https://uark.zoom.us/.../register/WN_Gz8JiFgyQK69K1W-GRzgpA

ICYMI: Last evening, Sandra Lindsay an alum of Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the first American to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was featured in the primetime inauguration special. #HofstraStrong

Did you have the chance to watch any of the Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies yesterday? In what was likely a historic first, Jennifer Lopez recited a portion of the Pledge of Allegiance in Spanish towards the end of her performance! https://thehill.com//535020-jennifer-lopez-recites-part-of

Born January 21, 1905 in Granville, France, Christian Dior was the founder of one of the world's most famous fashion houses. Following World War II, his designs helped revolutionize women's fashion and reestablish Paris as the cultural center of the fashion world. #frenchculture #famousfrench #bornonthisday

Artist Paul Cézanne was born on this date in 1839, in Aix-en-Provence, France. His paintings formed the bridge between late 19th-century Impressionism and the 20th century Cubism furthering the development of modern art. Other artists such as Matisse and Picasso cited Cézanne as the father of the modern art movement. #BornOnThisDay #frenchculture #frenchartists

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