Hispanic Studies - Scripps College

Hispanic Studies from Scripps College is a Campus Bachelor Latin American Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The objective of a major in Hispanic Studies is to develop advanced language skills and to provide students with a broad and deep understanding of the literary, cultural and political traditions of Spain and Latin America. Spanish is the most extensively spoken of the Romance languages. It is spoken on five continents by more than three hundred million people, and it is the second language spoken in the U.S., after English. To master Spanish is to acquire a tool that opens the door to multiple communities at home and around the world. Lower division classes focus on acquiring oral and written proficiency in Spanish through the study of grammar, participation in communicative activities, and the reading of literary, cultural and current events texts. At the end of Spanish 44, students should be able to read literary and journalistic texts as well as communicate fluently with native-speakers. Scripps provides a state-of-the-art language laboratory featuring computerized instruction, audiovisual programs and daily-news and cultural programs from Spanish-speaking countries via satellite. Students in levels 33 and 44 also have weekly conversation group meetings with a native or fluent tutor. Upper-division classes focus on analytical and writing skills through the reading and discussion of texts in the fields of literature, popular culture, art, politics and history. The upper-division classes take an interdisciplinary and theoretical approach and focus on historical background, art, music, cinema, political and gender issues, as well as cultural differences. Many of the classes include materials from Spain as well as Latin America, and are cross-listed with Chicano/a-Latino/a Studies, Gender and Women's Studies , Latin American Studies and Humanities. Requirements for the Major Students in Hispanic Studies may choose to pursue one of two tracks: Studies in Hispanic Literature or Studies in Hispanic Culture. Study abroad is required. Hispanic Literature Track Prerequisite: Spanish 44, Spanish 70, or equivalent. One course in Civilization: Spanish 110, Spanish 102 (at CMC) or equivalent (abroad or Pitzer 152, 158, 187). One survey literature course: Spanish 120a, Spanish 120b, Spanish 125a, Spanish 125b, or equivalent. Four literature courses above 100, selected in consultation with the academic advisor. Two courses selected from the fields of anthropology, art, Chicano/a-Latino/a Studies, economics, history, international relations, literature, music, politics, sociology. Only one of these may be taken in English. Senior Thesis (Spanish 191), taken during the spring of the senior year. Hispanic Culture Track Prerequisite: Spanish 44, Spanish 70 or equivalent. One course in Civilization: Spanish 110, Spanish 102 (at CMC), or equivalent (abroad or Pitzer 152, 158, 187). One survey literature course: Spanish 120a, Spanish 120b, Spanish 125a, Spanish 125b, or equivalent. Six courses selected from the fields of anthropology, art, Chicano/a-Latino/a Studies , economics, history, international relations, literature, music, politics, sociology. Only one of these may be taken in English. Senior Theses (Spanish 191), taken during the spring of the senior year. View more details on Scripps College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Latin American Studies courses.