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Spanish
Major only
Students build a base of Spanish language knowledge in the first levels
of Spanish by focusing on the four main areas of communication: reading,
writing, speaking, and listening, and then move onto a larger study of
Spanish and Latin American literature. Because Spanish is becoming an
increasingly useful language to know, students are also able to focus
on translation, medical Spanish, or conversational Spanish, as well as
study the various cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
Small classes offer the ideal environment for active participation and
discussion. The program’s flexibility encourages students
to combine studies in other programs, such as history, anthropology,
history of art, or film and media studies, with a major or minor in
Spanish. Most courses beyond the level of basic language instruction
are devoted to literature, from historical and critical perspectives.
Close and intense reading of individual texts is emphasized. Selected
students will spend a semester studying abroad in Hopkins’ Madrid
program. The department also sponsors a wide variety of on-campus activities,
such as foreign films, lectures by visiting scholars, and informal
conversation groups.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://web.jhu.edu/romance/RLL%20Majors/spanish_major.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Appropriate level of Spanish language or composition
- Explore courses from the departments of political science, history,
history of art, anthropology, etc, involving a focus on Spanish culture,
history, or politics
- Consider an elective N, Q or E course to begin distribution requirements
- Elective H or S course
- Elective course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major or minor and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/SpanishMajor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Spanish:
- Understanding cultural diversity
- Analyzing content
- Adapting to other cultures
- Comparing translations and interpretations
- Reporting and editing information
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Spanish?
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/majors/languages.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Spanish:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/sheets/foreign.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/
Last modified: September 4, 2008 |
