Latino Studies

LTST 241 : Introduction to Latino Studies - IT, GE

This course introduces students to the range of issues and analytical approaches that form the foundation of Latino studies. By tracing the history of the “Latino/a/x” concept in relation to key elements of sociocultural life, such as time, space, migration, identity, class, race, gender, community, power, language, nation, and rights, students will develop understandings of the particular ways in which Latino studies takes shape as a literary as well as intellectual, artistic and political enterprise. (4)

LTST 341 : Latino/a/x Experiences in the U.S. - IT, GE

Exploration of the histories, experiences, and contributions of Latino/a/x communities in the United States as they appear in Latino literary and cultural productions. Course content is enriched through related community engagement experience. (4)

LTST 342 : U.S. Latino/a/x Literary and Cultural Studies - IT, GE

Course introduces students to critical concepts in the field of Latino/a/x literature. Through an examination of narrative texts from different times and places, we will focus on how U.S. Latino/a/x writers reinscribe native roots, cultures, and languages in order to respond to the uncertainties of geographical displacement. English majors may count this course with prior approval from the chair of the English department. (4)

Hispanic Studies

HISP 101 : Elementary Spanish - GE

Development of basic communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish, through learning aspects of the cultures in which it is spoken. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult with the Language Placement Guide before enrolling. (4)

HISP 102 : Elementary Spanish - GE

A continuation of HISP 101 or equivalent. Development of basic communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Spanish, through learning aspects of the cultures in which it is spoken. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult with the Language Placement Guide before enrolling. (4)

HISP 103 : Accelerated Elementary Spanish - GE

An overview of HISP 101 and 102 ideal for beginners or students seeking comprehensive review of introductory level Spanish. Development of basic communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, through learning aspects of the culture in which it is spoken. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult with the Language Placement Guide before enrolling.(4)

HISP 201 : Intermediate Spanish - VW, GE

A continuation of Elementary Spanish; reading selections which reflect Iberian, Latin American, and US Latinx cultural heritage as well as contemporary materials. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult with the Language Placement Guide before enrolling. (4)

HISP 202 : Intermediate Spanish - VW, GE

A continuation of HISP 201 or equivalent; reading selections which reflect Iberian, Latin American, and US Latinx cultural heritage as well as contemporary materials. Students cannot take both HISP 202 and 252 for credit. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult with the Language Placement Guide before enrolling. (4)

HISP 231 : Intensive Spanish (Study Away) - VW, GE

An intensive Spanish course offered in a Spanish speaking country and geared to students at the intermediate language level (equivalent to HISP 201, 202, or 252). Course typically includes an intensive language class, a home stay, a service project, excursions, and guest lectures on a variety of topics related to the history and culture of the host country. Prerequisite: HISP 102 or the equivalent. (4)

HISP 252 : Spanish for Heritage Speakers - VW, GE

A course designed for students who have been exposed to the Spanish language at home. The course affirms and builds upon the student's Spanish language abilities through conversation about literary and cultural texts, vocabulary expansion, composition and writing activities, and explicit study of grammar structures. Students cannot take both HISP 202 and 252 for credit. Heritage language students should consult the Language Placement Guide before enrolling. (4)

HISP 287 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 288 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 289 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 291 : DS: Directed Study

To provide individual undergraduate students with introductory study not available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as DS: followed by the specific title designated by the student. (1 to 4)

HISP 301 : Hispanic Voices for Social Change - VW, GE

HISP 301 is a content-based intensive reading and writing course that offers an examination of diverse texts from different times and places in Spanish speaking countries, to focus on how people establish different yet coherent strategies of resistance and adaptation which in turn respond to experiences of social injustice, inequality, geographical displacement and human rights violations in their respective communities. Prerequisite: HISP 202. (4)

HISP 321 : Iberian Cultural Studies - VW, GE

Interdisciplinary exploration of the construction of “Spanish” national identity through literary and cultural productions as it relates to religion, culture, race, class and gender. Prerequisite: HISP 301 or 351. (4)

HISP 322 : Latin American Cultural Studies - VW, GE

Interdisciplinary exploration of the construction of “Latin America” throughout history as it relates to conditions of coloniality and negotiations of culture, race, religion, class, and gender. Prerequisite: HISP 301 or 351. (4)

HISP 325 : Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies - IT, GE

Acquaints students with techniques of literary analysis, as applied to examples of narrative, poetry, drama, and essay in the Spanish and Latin American literary traditions. Reading, writing, and speaking-intensive. Ongoing review of advanced grammar. Prerequisite: HISP 301 or 351. (4)

HISP 331 : Intensive Spanish (Study Away) - VW, GE

An intensive Spanish course offered in a Spanish speaking country and geared to students at the 300-level (equivalent to 301 or 351). Course typically includes an intensive language class, a home stay, a service project, excursions, and guest lectures on a variety of topics related to the history and culture of the host country. Prerequisite: HISP 202, 252, or the equivalent. (4)

HISP 351 : Hispanic Voices for Social Change for Heritage Speakers - VW, GE

A course designed for students who have been exposed to the Spanish language at home. HISP 351 is a content-based intensive reading and writing course that offers an examination of diverse texts from different times and places in Spanish speaking countries, to focus on how people establish different yet coherent strategies of resistance and adaptation, which in turn respond to experiences of social injustice, inequality, geographical displacement and human rights violations in their respective communities. Students cannot take both HISP 301 and 351 for credit. Prerequisite: HISP 252 recommended, but not required. Heritage language students should consult the Language Placement Guide before enrolling. (4)

HISP 387 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 388 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 389 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 401 : Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

HISP 401 is an advanced-level content-based course with an in-depth analysis of Spanish syntax, phonology, and morphology along with the evolution of the Spanish language, including the study of dialects and the history of indigenous languages. Prerequisite: HISP 301 or 351. (4)

HISP 403 : Advanced Spanish (Study Away)

An intensive language and culture course offered in a Spanish speaking country and geared to students at the 400-level. Course typically includes an intensive language course, a home stay, a service project, excursions, and guest lectures on a variety of topics related to the history and culture of the host country. Repeatable for general elective credit, but not for additional HISP major or minor credit. Prerequisite: HISP 301 or 351. (4)

HISP 423 : Special Topics in Iberian Literature & Cultures - IT, GE

An opportunity to pursue an in-depth study of a specific aspect or topic in Iberian literary and cultural productions. Topics may include: Migration; Afro-Iberian Writers; Memory and Trauma; Iberian Cities and Andalusian Spectres. May be repeated for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: HISP 321 or 325. (4)

HISP 433 : Special Topics in Latin American Literatures & Cultures - IT, GE

An opportunity to pursue an in-depth study of a specific topic, genre, or time period in Latin American literary and cultural productions. Topics may include: Memory, trauma, and testimonio in the Southern Cone; Mexican indigenismo and indigenist discourses; Caribbean and Central American migration and diaspora studies. May be repeated for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: HISP 322 or 325. (4)

HISP 487 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 488 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 489 : Special Topics in Hispanic Studies

To provide undergraduate students with new, one-time, and developing courses not yet available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as ST: followed by the specific title designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4)

HISP 491 : Independent Study

To provide individual undergraduate students with advanced study not available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as IS: followed by the specific title designated by the student. (1 to 4)

HISP 495 : Internship

To permit undergraduate students to relate theory and practice in a work situation. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as Intern: followed by the specific title designated by the instructor in consultation with the student. (1 to 4)

HISP 499 : Capstone: Senior Project - SR

An opportunity for students to integrate learning objectives and demonstrate competence in Hispanic and Latino Studies through a research project, experiential learning placement, or combined project with a complementary major. With the guidance of a faculty mentor, students will work individually and as a cohort to produce written and oral products in Spanish as a result of the semester's work. (4)