The Minor in Hispanic Studies

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Candace Skibba, Associate Teaching Professor of Hispanic Studies (skibba@andrew.cmu.edu)

Prerequisites

Intermediate-level proficiency in Spanish. This is equivalent to the completion of four courses (two at the 100-level and two at the 200-level) or exemption based on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate or CMU internal placement test scores. In all cases, progress will be accelerated by study abroad, which is highly recommended for all minors.

Curriculum

Minor in Hispanic Studies54 units

1. Foundational Courses in Hispanic Studies (4 courses, 36 units)

		Units
82-342	Cultures of Spain	9
82-343	Cultures of Latin America	9
82-344	U.S. Latine Cultures	9
82-345	Using Spanish in Social Contexts	9
NOTE: A score of 5 on both the AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam may be used to replace one of the above courses.

2. Hispanic Studies and Interdisciplinary Electives (2 courses, 18 units)

Complete two (2) Hispanic Studies courses at the 400-level or above. In consultation with the advisor, a student may substitute one (1) relevant and related course from outside the programs (i.e., another LCAL course) or from another department (e.g., History, CMIST, Philosophy, English).

List A. Hispanic Studies Electives

		Units
82-441	Studies in Peninsular Literature and Culture *	9
82-443	Spanish Reading and Translation Workshop	9
82-444	The Structure of Spanish	6
82-445	U.S. Latino Literature *	9
82-451	Studies in Latin American Literature and Culture *	9
82-455	Topics in Hispanic Studies *	9
82-541	Special Topics in Hispanic Studies	Var.
82-542	Special Topics in Hispanic Studies	Var.

*

Courses can be repeated when they are offered with different topics.

List B. Interdisciplinary Electives

From possibilities such as but not limited to the following. Students should consult SIO and their major advisor for the most up to date interdisciplinary electives appropriate for the Hispanic Studies curriculum. Courses may be suggested to the major advisor for approval as a substitute. Note that not all courses are offered each semester.

Architecture		Units
48-348	Architectural History of Mexico & Guatemala	9

English		Units
76-385	Introduction to Discourse Analysis	9
76-386	Language & Culture	9
76-484	Discourse Analysis	9

Institute for Policy and Strategy		Units
84-306	Latin American Politics	9

Languages, Cultures, and Applied Linguistics		Units
82-245	New Directions in Hispanic Studies	9
82-247	US Latinos Literature	9
82-249	Hispanic Language & Cultures for the Professions	9
82-281	Gender and Sexuality in the Spanish-speaking World	9
82-284	Multicultural Pittsburgh: Storytelling with 360 Video	6
82-285	Podcasting: Language and Culture Through Storytelling	9
82-383	Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Research	9
82-388	Topics in Second Language Acquisition	9
82-480	Translation Technologies	9
82-482	Introduction to Translation	9

Music		Units
57-306	World Music	9

Philosophy		Units
80-180	Introduction to Linguistics	9
80-280	Linguistic Analysis	9
80-285	Natural Language Syntax	9
80-286	Words and Word Formation: Introduction to Morphology	9
80-381	Meaning in Language	9

Curricular Notes & Clarifications:

• A score of 5 on both the AP Spanish Language and AP Spanish Literature and Culture Exam may be used to replace one foundational course.
• Students may double count two courses taken for the Hispanic Studies minor that is also being used to fulfill the requirements of other majors, minors, and programs. This does not include double-counting with General Education requirements.