Students of Hispanic Studies seek to understand an intricate contemporary culture and explore the literature and traditions that give it life. The major in Hispanic Studies, accordingly, consists of a balanced program of language, literature, culture, and linguistics, and should ideally include one or two semesters in the colleges' semester study abroad programs in Chile, Guatemala, and Spain, or at least a summer term in Spain....
The Hispanic Studies curriculum includes studies of Spanish, Latin American and U.S. Latino/a cultural production. Through the study of cultural products (e.g., literature, film, art, popular culture and journalism) students learn about significant political and historical events and engage complex, socio-cultural issues. Most Hispanic Studies courses are taught in Spanish.
The Hispanic Studies curriculum is designed to help students formulate research...
The department of Spanish and Hispanic studies prepares students for participation in a global society through courses designed to expand their knowledge and understanding of the language, cultures and perceptions of the Spanish-speaking world. The goals for the Spanish major are based on the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language‘s National Standards for Foreign Language Learning. The Spanish and Hispanic studies department provides learning...
Spanish is the second language of the United States and one of the three most spoken languages in the world today. Recent census reports indicate that Hispanics now form the largest minority population in the United States.
Our department of Hispanic studies offers flexible majors adaptable to varied student interests and needs. The traditional focus on language and literature is a departmental strength, complemented by new offerings in cultural...
The program of instruction in the Department of Hispanic Languages and Literatures seeks, through the achievement of an accurate reading knowledge, adequate aural comprehension, and conversational proficiency, to prepare students to understand and appreciate the language, literature, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Upon completion of the basic courses, students are expected to have a thorough, practical command of Spanish, including an...
The specialization requires 18 semester hours in Spanish, including at least 12 semester hours above the intermediate level (SP 221–222). Any Spanish courses taken to satisfy G.E.C. or Humanities Core requirements will be accepted as part of the Specialization provided that they are at the intermediate level or above.
Hispanic Studies major who are interested in gaining work experience in business, industry, or government under the cooperative education program should see the department chair.
Chicana and Chicano Studies is an interdisciplinary major focusing on the Mexican-origin population of the U.S., the second largest ethnic group in the nation. Students who major or minor in Chicana and Chicano Studies have opportunities to select from a wide variety of courses in the humanities and social sciences as well as selected courses offered by affiliated faculty in the School of Education. In addition to the CSRE introductory "core" courses,...
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