Hispanic Studies Minor
The core curriculum of the Hispanic Studies minor 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 minor 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 minor. 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 minor consists of 6 courses at the 200 level or higher with at least 2 courses taken at the 300 level. One course from Study Away or accredited programs may count toward the minor with departmental approval. An FYS in Spanish, an FYS in English with a FLAC section in Spanish, or 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 minor with Hispanic Studies departmental approval. Courses may not be repeated on different levels.
As part of the 6 courses, minors 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
Areas
Linguistics/Professional Development
Cultural Studies
Literature & Literary Analysis
Further recommendations and guidelines when completing the minor 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 three areas listed above. There are a variety of courses on both the 200 level and the 300 level in each category and students are free to choose either level to complete the area requirements. If students fill the area requirements with 300-level courses, these courses can count toward their 2 300-level courses, but only count as 1 course since a total of 6 courses is required.
- 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.
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