Spanish Cultural Studies - Arcadia University

Spanish Cultural Studies from Arcadia University is a Campus Bachelor European Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Students in this Majors Abroad Program (MAP) will spend at least one year abroad, taking Spain-related courses in Spain. This major is different from a major in Spanish, which is centered in language skills with some cultural components. The Spanish Cultural Studies major assumes the student has mastered the language component and focuses on the study of specific areas such as the culture, art, history, politics, geography, literature, cinema, music, or the economy of the Iberian Peninsula. The Spanish Cultural Studies major is designed for students interested in pursuing graduate studies related to the Spanish language and literature. This major provides a broad perspective in different areas of Spanish life. Students majoring in Spanish Cultural Studies will *Undertake in-depth study of Spain as a country and its civilization. *Study Spain in relation to other Mediterranean cultures and its influence in the Region. *Study the impact of Spain as a member of the European Union and as a bridge to North-African nations and Latin America. *Study the role of Spain as a former colonial power in Africa and Latin America and its present role as an intermediary before the European Union. *Compare U.S. historical evolution with that of Spain as an international power. *Compare U.S. values with those of a country that, like the United States, is the product of a historical merging of cultures. Students need to meet the GPA eligibility requirements for study abroad through Arcadia's Center for Education Abroad. Students who decide not to study abroad should be able to complete the major in Spanish language on schedule. View more details on Arcadia University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related European Studies courses.