Spanish
The major in Spanish is based on the concept that language is a social practice. It emphasizes the use of language to explore interdisciplinary content, affirms the intrinsic relationship between language and culture, and stresses the participation of three different tracks: one focuses on literature; the second focuses on the interplay between language and culture; and the third incorporates an additional area of study, for example, environmental or urban studies, health, education, art, gender, and feminist studies, or media.
Pitzer Adviser: J. Aristizábal, F. Catan
Major Requirements
This major is designed for students who arrive at Pitzer with a mid to high level of proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese and who are interested in learning either Spanish or Portuguese as a way to further enhance their studies of Latin American communities and cultures and their diasporas. In addition to coursework in both languages, an immersion experience in each one of the languages is required.
Language proficiency in either Spanish or Portuguese at the intermediate-high level upon entry to the major (end of the sophomore year).
Immersion experiences in both Spanish and Portuguese speaking communities abroad or as determined with the adviser.
Required Courses
Foundation Courses (2)
- One course as a theoretical foundation for understanding culture.
- One foundations course that provides a historical and sociocultural background for the study of Latin America.
Courses taught in Spanish and Portuguese (8)
For students who arrive with proficiency in Spanish, all course work in Spanish must be above SPAN33. For students who arrive with proficiency in Portuguese, all course work in Portuguese must be above PORT33.
- Four courses taught in Spanish
- Four courses taught in Portuguese
- with the adviser’s consent, up to one relevant course taught in English may count towards the major.
Senior Capstone (1)
