Hispanic Studies, BA

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Hispanic Studies is an issues-based, interdisciplinary curriculum that seeks to make students proficient in the Spanish language and in the analysis of Hispanic cultures. All courses are taught in Spanish unless stated otherwise.

Required Credit Hours: 33

Core Requirements:

HISP 280 - Introduction to Hispanic Studies (3) or
HISP 281 - Introduction to Hispanic Studies (3)
15 credits of Hispanic Studies courses above the 281 level
6 credits of Hispanic Studies 400-level research courses, taken on campus (excluding HISP 498 )

Practicum

Fulfilled through a specific course with a field experience in:

HISP 386 - Issues in Spanish Culture: On-Site Research (1-3)
HISP 399 - International Service-Learning Seminar & Internship (1-4)
HISP 498 - Internship (1-4)
or
Through an alternative mentored field experience (HISP 400 ) selected after consultation with advisor.

Elective Credits:

Up to 9 of the credits may include, if the student desires, the following courses:

HISP 151 - Freshman Seminar (3) or
HISP 208 - Fundamentals of Literary Criticism (3)
(must be completed before the end of the sophomore year)
Approved study abroad courses taught in Spanish at the 300 and 400-levels, in disciplines covering topics related to the Spanish-speaking world
Upper-division courses taught in interdisciplinary programs by Hispanic Studies faculty that engage students in analyzing cultural representation related to the Spanish-speaking world.
HISP 498 - Internship (1-4)

Major Writing and Computing Requirement:

Any Hispanic Studies 400-level research course, taken on campus (excluding HISP 498 )