The Hispanic Studies concentration offers four tracks.
Prerequisite for all four tracks: HISP 0600 or placement.
Track A: Hispanic Literature and Culture
1. Both HISP 0730, and HISP 0740; at least one of these courses must be taken before any 1000-level courses.
2. Four 1000-level courses in Peninsular literature and culture, one of which should be on Medieval and Early Modern literature and culture (until 1800); one on Post-Enlightenment literature and culture (1800 - present); and two electives.
3. Four 1000-level courses in Spanish American literature and culture, one of which should be on Discovery to Independence literature and culture (until 1830); one on post-Independence literature and culture (1830 - present); and two electives.
4. Seniors must take a Capstone Course, normally designated HISP 1900, which may be used in place of one of the above 1000-level requirements.
With the approval of the concentration advisor, up to four courses from study abroad can be applied towards concentration requirements.
With the approval of the concentration advisor, up to three 1000-level electives may be replaced by courses in relevant fields other than Hispanic literature and culture (i.e., anthropology, comparative literature, history, political science, etc.).
Track B: Interdisciplinary Peninsular Literature and Culture.
1. Both HISP 0730, and HISP 0740; at least one of these courses must be taken before any 1000-level courses.
2. Eight 1000-level courses in Peninsular literature and culture, one of which should be on Medieval and Early Modern literature and culture (until 1800); one on post-Enlightenment literature and culture (1800 - present); and six electives.
3. Seniors must take a Capstone Course, normally designated HISP 1900, which may be used in place of one of the above 1000-level requirements.
With the approval of the concentration advisor, up to four courses from study abroad can be applied towards concentration requirements, provided that they have been approved by the concentration advisor.
With the approval of the concentration advisor, up to four 1000-level courses may be replaced by courses in relevant fields other than Peninsular literature and culture (i.e., anthropology, comparative literature, history, political science, etc.).
Track C: Interdisciplinary Spanish American Literature and Culture.
1. Both HISP 0730, and HISP 0740; at least one of these courses must be taken before any 1000-level courses.
2. Eight 1000-level courses in Spanish American literature and culture, one of which should be on Discovery to Independence literature and culture (until 1830); one on post-Independence literature and culture (1830 - present); and six electives.
3. Seniors must take a Capstone Course, normally designated HISP 1900, which may be used in place of one of the above 1000-level requirements.
With the approval of the concentration advisor, up to four courses from study abroad can be applied towards concentration requirements, provided that they have been approved by the concentration advisor.
With the approval of the concentration advisor, up to four 1000-level courses may be replaced by courses in relevant fields other than Spanish American literature and culture (i.e., anthropology, comparative literature, history, political science, etc.).
Track D: Language and Linguistics (pending approval by the College Curriculum Committee)
Honors:
Students are normally required to have an A average in their concentration courses before being considered for the Honors Program. Those interested in writing a Senior Thesis should discuss this possibility with the instructor they want as their thesis advisor during the spring semester of their junior year. Applications are due by the third week of a student's seventh semester at Brown.
Page last updated in February, 2009.