Spanish, M.A.

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and outcomes have been established for students pursuing the MA degree in Spanish

Linguistic and Literary Analysis

• Understand and analyze in further depth language as a system and as a tool for communication
• Recognize discrete language segments
• Distinguish synchronic and diachronic factors of language variation and explain the historical circumstances that influenced those changes
• Interpret literary works from different philosophical and theoretical perspectives.
• Identify the salient characteristics of different literary genres.
• Explain the socio-historical contexts of literary works.
• Incorporate literary terms appropriately into textual analysis.

Cultural Awareness

• Understand the historical and cultural roles of Spanish- speaking countries and peoples in a global context.
• Identify past and current regional trends in the Hispanic world as well as their implications.

Academic Dialogue

• Synthesize critics' ideas.
• Distinguish between varying perspectives.
• Formulate sound arguments and support them with appropriate evidence.
• Demonstrate appropriate written and oral expression in the target language.

Professional Preparation

• Demonstrate technological competence in presentations.
• Demonstrate advanced competence in oral and written presentations.