Hispanic Studies Major
The core curriculum of the Hispanic Studies major provides a solid foundation in language and critical skills proficiency in Spanish, the fourth most frequently spoken language in the world. The inclusive Hispanic Studies major addresses the construction of knowledge through linguistics, film studies, pedagogy, international business, global professions, politics, and indigenous studies. It offers a rigorous interdisciplinary approach that spans geographic areas to highlight the Caribbean, Spain, Central America, the United States, and South America. Study, volunteer, complete research, engage in internships abroad, or work with the skills you acquire in the major. Students will gain an understanding of how Hispanic Studies partners meaningfully with the sciences, economics, history, international relations, the arts, sociology, anthropology, human development, psychology, technology and innovation.
The major consists of 9 courses at the 200 level or higher with at least 4 courses taken at the 300 level and one at the 400 level. Two courses from Study Away or accredited programs may count toward the major with departmental approval. An FYS in Spanish, or an FYS in English with a FLAC section in Spanish, and 1 course related to Spain, Latin America or Latinos in the US in English with a FLAC section in Spanish may be counted toward the major with Hispanic Studies departmental approval. Courses may not be repeated on different levels.
As part of the 9 courses, majors are required to take one course in each of the three areas listed below:
- 1 course in Linguistics or Professional Development
- 1 course in Cultural Studies
- 1 course in Literature and Literary Analysis
Linguistics and Professional Development
Cultural Studies
Literature & Literary Analysis
Further recommendations and guidelines when completing the major include:
SPA 298 “Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis” is highly recommended before taking any 300-level course.
Students must complete the area requirements by choosing 1 course from each of the 3 areas listed above. There are a variety of courses on both the 200 level and 300 level in each category and students are free to choose either level to complete the area requirements. The remaining 6 courses needed to complete the major will consist of 1 400-level course and 5 more courses at the 200-level or above making sure that a total of 4 300-level courses are taken. If students fill the area requirements with 300-level courses, these courses can count toward their 4 300-level course total, but only count as 1 course since a total of 9 courses is required.
Honors Study in the Hispanic Studies department (completed in Spanish or English on relevant topics) counts as two courses toward the major. Individual Study counts as one course toward the major.
All courses taken in Spanish, regardless of level, count toward Connecticut College's World Languages and Cultures requirement and may count toward the Writing, ConnCourse and SDP requirements.
Advisers: L. González, A. Heredia, J. Koehler, E. Kuder, J. Kushigian