Hispanic Literatures and Cultures
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Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world and the second language of the United States. In our society, knowing Spanish is not just an asset; it is increasingly a necessity.
Degree Type
A.B.
department
Department of Hispanic Studies
CIP Code
16.0905ℹ
The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.
Current STEM Eligible CIP Codes
- Anthropology
- Comparative Literature
- International Relations
- Language Studies
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
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Hispanic Literatures and Cultures
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world and the second language of the United States. In our society, knowing Spanish is not just an asset; it is increasingly a necessity.
The Spanish language program offers a sequence of courses ranging from basic to advanced. Students at all levels develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing while also studying the cultures and societies of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. The Hispanic Literatures and Cultures concentration enables students to develop advanced Spanish skills while acquiring a solid background in the complex history, literatures, cultures, and intellectual traditions of Spain, Latin America, and the Latinx-U.S. The department offers a variety of courses on topics related to literary history and theory; multicultural contact; linguistics and the history of the language; visual culture, film, and performance studies. Interdisciplinarity is a hallmark of the department, and students in this concentration are encouraged to broaden their perspectives by taking relevant courses in other departments. Most choose to strengthen their academic preparation by participating in a study abroad program in Spain or Latin America and by engaging with Latin American and Latinx communities in the United States.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Develop a broad understanding of Hispanic literatures and cultures
- Acquire advanced level language skills in Spanish
- Develop sophisticated approaches to the study of Spanish texts and cultural production in the Hispanic world
- Produce a body of essays, creative projects, research papers, and personal reflections for the electronic Capstone Portfolio
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Brianna Bridges, Karina Ortiz, Alex Pralea
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 3 |
Former concentrators have pursued careers in public service, medicine, law, business, education, the arts, and international relations.
What are Hispanic Literatures and Cultures concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.