Spanish / Hispanic Studies
Six semester hours of college-level Spanish (may include Beginning Spanish) and at least six semester hours in Social Science courses, to be chosen from the following: ECO 4360, ECO 4362, ECO 4396, GOVT 3328, GOVT 3350, SOC 4335, SOC 4396, and six hours of such courses in Arts and Humanities, to be chosen from the following: HIST 3358, HIST 4359, HIST 4376,HIST 4V71, LIT 4V71, SPAN 3360, SPAN 3361 and SPAN 3369.
Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours from the following courses and are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.
At least six semester hours of college-level Spanish:
SPAN 1313 Beginning Spanish (3 semester hours) This course will integrate acquisition of the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with study of Spanish culture and civilization. It will combine classroom instruction with the use of an interactive multimedia language lab that will enable the students to have access to sound and images from authentic Spanish language videos, videodiscs, CD-ROMs, and audiotapes. Use of the multimedia language lab is required. (3-0) Y
SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish (3 semester hours) This course is a continuation of beginning Spanish. May be repeated for credit (6 hours maximum). (3-0) Y
At least six semester hours in Arts and Humanities, to be chosen from the following:
HST 3358 Latin American History (3 semester hours) A survey of Latin America from its pre-Columbian past to the present, with emphasis on the process of change from a traditional to a modern society. (3-0) T
HST3379 United States Relations with Latin America (3 semester hours) An analysis of the United States' political, economic, military, and cultural relations with Latin America, with emphasis on the period since the 1890s. Fulfills one-half of the Texas legislative requirement for six hours in American history. (3-0) T
HST 4359 Topics in Asian and Latin American History (3 semester hours) Subject matter will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). (3-0) R
HST 4376 Topics in History (3 semester hours) Subject matter will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (9 hours maximum) R
HST 4378 Topics in American History (3 semester hours) Subject matter will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 hours maximum). All topics fulfill one-half of the Texas legislative requirement for six hours in American history. (3-0) R
HST 4V93 Independent Study in Historical Studies (1-3 semester hours) Independent study under a faculty member's direction. May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). Consent of instructor required. ([1-3]-0) R
LIT 3360 Functional Spanish for Cultural Awareness I (3 semester hours) The development of spoken and written Spanish through the use of diverse cultural materials from Spain and Latin America, such as selections from print and broadcast media, literature, music, and the visual arts. Prerequisite: 12 hours of college-level Spanish, four years of high school Spanish, or permission of the instructor. (3-0) T
LIT 3361 Functional Spanish for Cultural Awareness II (3 semester hours) Continuation of LIT 3360. Prerequisite: Successful completion of LIT 3360, 15 hours of college-level Spanish, or permission of the instructor. (3-0) T
LIT 3363 Spanish Composition and Style (3 semester hours) Designed to offer students the opportunity to perfect linguistic skills and to comprehend selected works of Peninsular and Spanish-American writers. Prerequisite: LIT 2312 or the equivalent, or consent of instructor. (3-0) T
LIT 4V49 Independent Study in Literary Studies (1-3 semester hours) Independent study under a faculty member's direction. May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). Consent of instructor required. ([1-3]-0) R
At least six semester hours in Social Sciences, to be chosen from the following:
ECO 4360 International Trade (3 semester hours) Studies international relationships among national economies with a principal focus on trade relationships. Examines theories of trade, rationale for protectionism, and the foundation of exchange markets. Prerequisite: ECO 3310. (3-0) Y
ECO 4362 Development Economics (3 semester hours) A study of development and economic growth, with a principal focus on less-developed countries. Includes theories and patterns of development, the role of human resources, capital resources, agriculture, and international markets. Prerequisites: ECO 2302 and ECO 3311. (3-0) Y
ECO 4396 Selected Topics in Economics and Finance (3 semester hours) Subject matter will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). (3-0) R
GOVT 3328 International Relations (3 semester hours) This course explores the power relationships among national actors and organizations. Topics may include origins of the state system, international security, globalization, north-south relations, ecological security, and the implications of world demographic patterns. (3-0) R
GOVT 3350 Comparative Politics (3 semester hours) A comparative analysis of political life in different cultural and national settings. A consideration of different theoretical approaches to comparative politics. (3-0) T
SOC 4335 Immigrants, Immigration, and American Society (3 semester hours) An examination of immigrants and immigration policy in relation to the U.S. labor market, industry, and economy, as well as American politics and political culture. Also examined are the processes of occupational and settlement adaptation, becoming legal, and attaining citizenship. (Same as GOVT 4335.) (3-0) R
SOC 4396 Selected Topics in Sociology (3 semester hours) Subject matter will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). (3-0) R
SOC 4V97 Independent Study in Sociology (1-6 semester hours) Independent study under a faculty member's direction. May be repeated for credit (6 hours maximum). Consent of instructor required. ([1-6]-0) S
For additional information, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies.
