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Spanish: Iberian and Latin American Cultural Studies (Minor)

Undergraduate
  • Minor

About this Program

Spanish-language competency can benefit any career path.

Program Overview

The Spanish: Iberian and Latin American Cultural Studies minor offers students an understanding of the Spanish language as well as the study of the cultural, historical, linguistic and political complexities of the Iberian and Latin American regions.

Degrees Offered

  • Minor

Department Offering

Required Courses

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  • SPAN 204    Spanish Culture and Civilization
  • SPAN 220    Cultural Perspectives on Latin America

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  • SPAN 215    Hispanic & Latino Film
  • SPAN 240    Latin American Lit Popular Culture

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  • SPAN 207    Cultural Perspectives on Spanish Literature I
  • SPAN 208    Cultural Perspectives on Spanish Literature II

Required

  • SPAN 203    Spanish Conversation & Composition

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  • SPAN 310    100 Years of Spanish Non-Fiction Films
  • SPAN 315    Advanced Composition
  • SPAN 323    Spanish Cinema
  • SPAN 333    Latin American Poetry
  • SPAN 336    Latin American Fiction
  • SPAN 343    Spanish Theater

Total credits: 15.0

What majors pair well with the Spanish minor?

Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the Spanish minor.

Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration

Advanced degrees in archaeology often require language expertise, and language competency can be useful for fieldwork in international settings.

Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration

Language and cultural proficiency can enhance art historical expertise in various mediums.

English

This pairing connects with an interest in global literature and translation.

History

Spanish is a key language for work in public history and within the history of the U.S. and Latin America.

Political Science

A strong pairing for students who are interested in pursuing roles in international politics and policymaking.

Program Contact

Robert Casas Roigé

Associate Professor of Spanish

Phone
301-696-3474