Hispanic Studies Minor

Minor in Hispanic Studies

20 semester hours beyond HISP 102, including:

Language and Composition
4-12 semester hours of Spanish language and critical writing for second language or heritage learners. Students with prior background in Spanish should consult the Language Placement Guide for a recommendation on the appropriate level to start their studies.

• HISP 201 (4)
• HISP 202 or 252 (4)
• HISP 301 or 351 (4)

Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies
4 semester hours

• HISP 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies (4)

Upper Division Literary, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies
4-12 semester hours, selected from the following:

• HISP 321: Iberian Cultural Studies (4)
• HISP 322: Latin American Cultural Studies (4)
• LTST 341: Latino/a/x Experiences in the U.S. (4)
• LTST 342: U.S. Latino/a/x Literary and Cultural Studies (4)
• HISP 401: Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (4)
• HISP 403: Advanced Spanish (Study Away) (4)
• HISP 423: Special Topics in Iberian Literatures & Cultural (4)
• HISP 433: Special Topics in Latin American Literatures & Cultures (4)

Latino Studies courses are taught in English. No more than one course taught in English may count towards the minor.