Spanish, B.A.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a degree in Spanish:

Language

• Communicate effectively and in culturally appropriate ways in oral and written from a variety of social and professional circumstances.

Culture

• Acquire a comprehensive understanding of Hispanic history and civilization as well as modern culture and society in its various aspects, from daily life to general socio-economic and political structures.

Linguistics

• Gain knowledge in the structure of the Spanish language as well as current issues in Spanish linguistics, and develop comparative analyses of the Spanish and English languages.

Literature

• Gain knowledge of the major Spanish-language literary movements and theory while situating them in their socio-historical contexts.  Develop a greater appreciation of literature and analytical tools to produce informed and critical readings of Spanish literary texts.