An exploration of the elaboration and implementation of laws concerning basic rights in regions of the world where French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish are spoken. Taught in English.

Issues of language diversity and linguistic identity, with a special focus on the Romance Languages spoken in the United States. This course explores the history, demographics, and structure of French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish in the United States, adopting current techniques in sociolinguistics and dialectology. Taught in English.

Critical analysis of the literary, socio-linguistic, and cultural presence of representative Hispanic groups in the United States. Designed for non-speakers of Spanish. Given in English.

Students develop ethical reasoning skills through the analysis of Latin American literature and film relating to environmental issues, sustainability, animal rights, and human health, among other topics. Taught in English with readings in Portuguese, Spanish, or English translation.

Selected topics in the Romance Languages. Taught in English. No credit allowed to majors and minors in the Romance Languages.

Survey of careers for language majors with an emphasis on developing professional interests, understanding the value of knowledge and skills, setting goals, and applying for jobs using effective strategies and well-selected resources. Course given in English.

The study of specific areas of major importance in the cultural, linguistic, and literary developments of ethnic Latino/a(s) in the United States. The approach will contextualize relevant literary examples within historical, philosophical, linguistic, political, and ideological issues.

Advanced practice in the use of archives. Students will handle and interpret unique and rare objects in special collections. Course will culminate in the design of an exhibit, educational program, or project of cultural significance for a public audience. Course given in English.

Selected topics in culture, civilization, language, linguistics, literature, or literary theory. Given in English.

Representations of Africa and African American culture in Hispanic Literature by writers of African descent. By covering a variety of genres, the course will provide discussion about a cultural identity that is constantly in dialogue with dominant discourses. The course will incorporate critical texts.

Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.

Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.