Hispanic & Latino Studies
Undergraduate Major & Minor College of Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Statement of Solidarity from Hispanic Studies Program Transcription
[video: Students and professors from PLU’s Hispanic Studies department speak to the camera in front of a grey background.][video: Dr. Giovanna Urdangarain speaks to the camera.]
Dr. Urdangarain: The PLU Hispanic studies program is
[video: Another professor with a grey sweater continues.]PLU Professor: committed to building communities of hope and solidarity
[video: Dr. Emily Davidson speaks to the camera.]Dr. Davidson: across linguistic, national, socio-political, and identity borders
[video: A PLU student speaks to the camera.]PLU Student: In these times of political division
[video: Dr. Tamara Williams speaks to the camera.]Dr. Williams: we reaffirm the importance of freedom of speech
[video: Another PLU student speaks to the camera.]PLU Student: and embrace the need to listen
[video: Dr. Bridget Yaden speaks to the camera.]Dr. Yaden: at the same time we unequivocally repudiate hate speech
[video: A PLU student speaks to the camera.]PLU Student: and the normalization of dehumanizing rhetoric
[video: A PLU staff member speaks to the camera.]PLU Staff Member: we stand in solidarity with marginalized identities and communities
[video: Dr. Davidson speaks to the camera.]Dr. Davidson: and vow to protect inclusive spaces of learning
[video: Dr. Urdangarain speaks to the camera.]Dr. Urdangarain: el programa de estudios hispano de PLU
[video: A PLU Professor speaks to the camera.]PLU Professor: se compromete construir comunidades de esperanza y solidaridad
[video: Dr. Davidson speaks to the camera.]Dr. Davidson: a través de las fronteras lingüísticas, nacionales, sociopolíticas e identitarias.
[video: Dr. Williams speaks to the camera.]Dr. Williams: en estos momentos de división política
[video: A PLU student speaks to the camera.]PLU Student: reafirmamos la importancia de la libertad de expresión
[video: Another PLU Student speaks to the camera.]PLU Student: y a reconocemos la necesidad de escuchar
[video: Dr. Yaden speaks to the camera.]Dr. Yaden: A la vez, repudiamos categóricamente el lenguaje de odio y la normalización de la retórica deshumanizante.
[video: A PLU Staff member speaks to the camera.]PLU Staff Member: Declaramos nuestra solidaridad con las identidades y comunidades marginales
[video: Dr. Davidson speaks to the camera.]Dr. Davidson: y nos comprometemos a proteger espacios de aprendizaje incluyentes.
[video: A PLU Professor speaks to the camera.]PLU Professor: we stand in solidarity
[video: Dr. Urdangarain speaks to the camera.]Dr. Urdangarain: we stand in solidarity
[video: A PLU staff member speaks to the camera.]PLU Staff Member: declaramos nuestra solidaridad
[video: Dr. Davidson speaks to the camera.]Dr. Davidson: We stand in solidarity
[video: A PLU student speaks to the camera.]PLU Student: declaramos nuestra solidaridad
[video: A PLU student speaks to the camera.]PLU Student: we stand in solidarity
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About:
The PLU Hispanic & Latino Studies program combines the study of the Spanish language with courses in Latin American, Latino, and Iberian literatures, linguistics, and cultural studies.
Whether Spanish is part of your heritage or you’re learning it as a second language, you’ll take on big questions about justice, migration, race, gender, sexuality, memory, and the politics of language — both in the past and today. The Hispanic & Latino Studies professors are well-known on campus for their genuine passion for teaching, active role as mentors, and advocacy for social change in the U.S. and abroad.
You’ll have opportunities to participate in study away programs in Mexico, Spain, Uruguay, and Puerto Rico, as well as community-engaged learning in Latino/a/x communities right here in Parkland and Tacoma. When you graduate, your degree will equip you with the cultural competency and sensitivity to be an effective participant in the global community of the twenty-first century.
Skills you'll gain from this program:
- Spanish Language Mastery — Build fluency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking Spanish through immersive courses and real-world practice.
- Cross-Cultural Competence and Understanding — Gain deep knowledge of Hispanic and Latinx communities in the U.S. and worldwide, expanding your global perspective.
- Social Justice Awareness — Examine inequality and learn both local and global strategies to challenge and change unjust systems.
- Critical and Creative Thinking — Sharpen your ability to analyze complex issues and express ideas clearly through writing, discussion, and research.
Graduates from the last 5 years: Their jobs
- Bilingual Legal Assistant, Hanis Irvine Prothero Attorneys at Law
- Language and Cultural Assistant, Junta de Andalucia
- World Language Teacher (Spanish), Tacoma Public Schools
- School Psychologist, Yelm Community Schools
- Intern, Northwest Immigrants Rights Project
- Environmental Specialist, City of Fort Worth
- Assurance Senior, Moss Adams LLP
Graduates from the last last 5 years: Their graduate programs
- Law School, Seattle University
- Law School, University of Maryland - Baltimore
- Master of Arts in Education, Pacific Lutheran University
- Master of Education, Portland State University
- Master of Social Work, University of Washington
- Master of Theological Studies, Gonzaga University
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Get Started60% of 2024 Hispanic Studies graduates completed an internship
Study Abroad
Oaxaca. Granada. Uruguay. Puerto Rico. PLU offers study away opportunities across the globe — some created just for our students.
100% of 2024 Hispanic Studies graduates reported employment or acceptance into graduate school within 6 months of graduating Alumni Survey
