Spanish, Spanish Language and Cultures Track, Major

Requirements for the Major

General requirements for the three tracks are:

Spanish language proficiency at the intermediate level upon entry to the major (end of the sophomore year) and at the advanced or superior level upon completion (ACTFL standards).

An immersion experience in at least one Spanish-speaking community abroad or within the United States, as determined with the adviser.

Eight of the required courses within each track should be taught in Spanish and be above SPAN 044 CM. With the adviser’s consent these eight may include cross-listed courses with Spanish or other courses numbered below SPAN 044 CM, such as the Community-based Spanish Practicum, or Chicano Studies 65.

In addition, each student will complete the requirements for one of the following tracks (at least 9 to 10 courses):

Courses listed below are sample options. Course selection should be made in consultation with the major faculty adviser.

Track Two: Spanish Language and Cultures

• One course as a theoretical foundation for understanding culture, for example ANTH 002 PZ , SOC 001 PZ .
• One course that connects language and society, for example LGCS 112 PZ , LGCS 115 PZ , LGCS 116 PZ , ANTH 003 PZ , ANTH 117 PZ .
• One foundations course that provides a sociocultural or historical background for the student’s area of focus, for example, SPAN 102 CM , History 21, Chicano Studies 32CH, 100iCH, Anthropology 33.
• Six courses focused on the study of one or two Spanish speaking cultures.
• SPAN 199 PZ , a capstone senior research project.

Honors:

Students whose general academic work and senior research are judged as excellent will be considered for graduation with honors in Spanish.

Sigma Delta Pi. Pitzer College is a member of The Claremont Colleges chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the national Spanish honor society. Juniors and seniors are elected to membership on the basis of academic standing and regulations for eligibility established by the chapter and the national society. Information may be obtained from Professor Machuca.