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Major Requirements
Spanish majors acquire a broad knowledge of the different literatures and cultural histories of the Spanish-speaking peoples. In consultation with the faculty in Spanish, the student elects courses in a variety of areas. The requirements for the major consist of ten courses beyond Spanish 202. They must include:
1) At least three 200-level courses beyond Spanish 202.
2) One course taken outside of the Spanish program preapproved by the faculty in Spanish. This course may be chosen from a number of options from literary theory to history or politics of Latin America (e.g., Anthropology 234, English 295, History 181, Politics 249) or a research methods course in areas such as women and gender studies, African American studies, or American cultural studies.
3) At least two seminars on the literatures or cultural histories of Spain or Latin America (400-level) taught by Bates faculty, usually taken during senior year.
In addition, majors must complete a senior thesis (Spanish 457 or 458) written in Spanish. This may be a literary or cultural analysis of any topic related to the Hispanic world. Honors candidates register for Spanish 457 and 458.
Students interested in proposing an independent interdisciplinary studies major with a focus on Latin American studies should contact the chair of Spanish or Professor Ortiz.
Minor in Spanish
A minor requires a minimum of seven courses in Spanish (or six courses and a designated Short Term unit). At least one of the seven courses must be beyond 208. Advanced Placement courses may not be applied toward the minor.
Study Abroad
Spanish majors are encouraged to gain proficiency in the language through the experience of studying in a Spanish-speaking country. A maximum of three credits is normally recognized for one semester and five for two semesters of study in a recognized program. Students need to obtain approval from a Spanish faculty member in order for their courses to count toward the major or minor; otherwise, credit is not guaranteed.
Pass/Fail Grading Option
The use of the pass/fail option is restricted to one course within the major. There are no restrictions on the use of the pass/fail option within the minor in Spanish. |
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