Spanish: Latin American and Latino/a Studies, B.A.

The major must be completed by a minimum of:

Nine units of study at the 201-level or higher
Ten units beginning at the 102 level

At least 1 Spanish Class that deals with the history and cultures of Latinos in the United States.

These are the current offerings:

The remaining units to the major must be selected from Spanish classes at or above the 201-level.

Additional Requirements

Off-Campus Study, which can be fulfilled by:

Off-Campus program, internship, or reserach project in the United States that provides hands-on experience with U.S. Latinos/Hispanics or Latin American immigrants.
Studying, doing an internship, or working in Latin America.
Participation in The Philadelphia Center or The Border Studies Program.

A maximum of one unit of Advanced Placement credit can count toward the major.

All courses for the major must be taken for a numerical grade.

Participation in languge-learning housing for at least one semester and successful completion of MLAC 110.

Electives for Heritage Speakers:

Native Speakers or students placing into Spanish 300: Spanish for Heritage Speakers (for students who grew up in a Spanish-speaking household or community) during their first year, have the option to take up to 2 electives outside the department.

Some possible offerings include:

EDUC 338: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of the Humanities (1/2 Unit)
EDUC 339: Teaching for Understanding in a Diverse World: Inquiry and Reflection in the Pedagogy of the Humanities (1 Unit)
ETHN 370: Theories and Methods in Ethnic Studies (1 Unit)
HIST 371: Latin American-U.S. Relations (1 Unit)
HIST 301: Gender in Latin American History (1 Unit)
HIST 142: Modern Latin America History (1 Unit)
MLAC 207: Race, Ethnicity and Diaspora in Latin America and the United States (1 Unit)
RS 270: Liberation Theology (1 Unit)
Courses not listed here can be approved upon consultation with the department chair.