Spanish Spanish Peninsular Literature - Brigham Young University - Provo

Spanish Spanish Peninsular Literature from Brigham Young University - Provo is a Campus Master Language degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Purpose The Spanish Peninsular Literature specialization is a liberal arts program that aims to master skills in critical thinking, written expression and oral proficiency in the Spanish language . The specialization should provide a depth of understanding of and an appreciation for the Spanish Peninsular literary tradition and the culture that the language represents. It is designed to serve students who plan to enter the learned professions or pursue other career paths (especially teaching) that require perceptive reading, orderly and clear thinking, intellectual maturity, effective writing and advanced oral communication. It is designed to establish habits of broad spiritual thought and appreciation that will provide a source of life-long personal betterment and service to the extended community. These objectives are particularly suited for students who plan to become social researchers and analysts, who plan to pursue a Ph.D. in sociology or a related field, who plan to pursue a professional degree (such as a J.D. or an M.B.A.), or who plan to teach sociology at a community college level. Expected Learning Outcomes 1. THEORY: Articulate a sound understanding of the broad outlines of theory as well as the theoretical commitments that inform their own research and writing. 2. LITERARY FORM: Demonstrate advanced application of tools of literary analysis, genres and forms. 3. LITERARY HISTORY: Demonstrate a broad knowledge of and an ability to think critically about literary movements and key texts of the Hispanic literary tradition(s), including an evaluation of the process of canon formation. 4. PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION: Demonstrate a familiarity with professional practices and issues (conferences, research, publication, mentoring, hiring and advancement, etc.) and prepare to enter doctoral programs or other professional fields. 5. ORIGINAL RESEARCH: Exhibit an ability to identify relevant issues and conduct original research in the field of Hispanic Literature(s), to use appropriate methods of documentation, and to write professional-level essays. 6. CULTURE: Demonstrate a familiarity with and understanding for the social, historical, and cultural contexts of the Hispanic world. 7. LINGUISTICS: Provide students with a detailed knowledge of the Hispanic Linguistics, literature, and culture, thus broadening their perception of humanity and its varied manifestations. 8. PEDAGOGY: Demonstrate an understanding of principles of foreign language learning, including theories of language acquisition, history and methods of language teaching, best practices for teaching the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures, and assessment of language and culture learning. View more details on Brigham Young University - Provo, UT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Language courses.