Hispanic Studies Major Concentration (B.A. & Sc.)

36 credits · Bachelor of Arts and Science · 2026-2027 catalogue

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Degree Requirements — B.A. & Sc. students

This program is offered as part of a Bachelor of Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.) degree. To graduate, students must satisfy both their program requirements and their degree requirements. The program requirements (i.e., the specific courses that make up this program) are listed under the Course Tab (above). The degree requirements—including the mandatory Foundation program, appropriate degree structure, and any additional components—are outlined on the Degree Requirements page . Students are responsible for ensuring that this program fits within the overall structure of their degree and that all degree requirements are met. Consult the Degree Planning Guide on the SOUSA website for additional guidance.

Complementary Courses (36 credits)

36 credits selected as follows:

Language and Civilization (0–18 credits)

0-18 credits in Language and Civilization from:

  • HISP 210D1 Spanish Language: Beginners (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • HISP 210D2 Spanish Language: Beginners (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • HISP 218 Spanish Language Intensive - Elementary (6 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • HISP 219 Spanish Language Intensive - Intermediate (6 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • HISP 220D1 Spanish Language: Intermediate (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • HISP 220D2 Spanish Language: Intermediate (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • HISP 225 Hispanic Civilization 1 (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • HISP 226 Hispanic Civilization 2 (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

Introductory Courses (6–12 credits)

6 - 12 credits in Introductory courses from:

  • HISP 245 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 246 Contemporary Issues in the Hispanic World (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • HISP 247 Introduction to Hispanic Popular Cultures (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • HISP 248 Introduction to Hispanic Cinema (3 credits) · Offered: Winter

Hispanic Literature and Culture (6–30 credits)

6-30 credits from the following with a minimum of 6 credits at the 400 level or above:

  • HISP 320 Contemporary Brazilian Literature and Film (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • HISP 325 Spanish Novel of the 19th Century (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 326 Spanish Romanticism (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 328 Literature of Ideas: Latin America (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • HISP 332 Latin American Literature of 19th Century (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • HISP 333 Theatre, Performance and Politics in Latin America (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 335 Politics and Poetry in Latin America (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
  • HISP 340 Latin American Cinema (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 341 Spanish Cinema (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 345 Contemporary Hispanic Cultural Studies (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 352 Latin American Novel (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • HISP 356 Latin American Short Story (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 357 Latin American Digital Literature and Culture (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 358 Gender and Textualities (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 432 Literature - Discovery and Exploration Spain New World (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 437 Colonial / Postcolonial Latin America (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
  • HISP 438 Topics: Spanish Literature (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 439 Topics: Latin American Literature (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • HISP 451 Don Quixote (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 454 Major Figures: Spanish Literature and Culture (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 455 Major Figures: Latin American Literature and Culture (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
  • HISP 458 Golden Age Literature: Renaissance (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027
  • HISP 505 Seminar in Hispanic Studies 01 (3 credits) · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

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