西班牙文科学士学位

西班牙语专业主修文科，涵盖语言，文学，语言学，文化，艺术及相关领域的课程。它具有与西班牙，拉丁美洲和加勒比海地区的语言，文学和文化深入互动的特点。西班牙语语言学课程检查该语言的结构，其历史发展以及用法的变化。由于西班牙语是美国第二多使用的语言，因此对美国西班牙语和拉丁裔文学和文化的研究是该计划的组成部分。专业内的选修课使学生可以在与教职顾问协商后根据个人兴趣和职业目标对其进行调整。强烈建议所有学生在他们的学习过程中纳入在西班牙或西班牙美洲的出国学习。该专业培养了在教育，商业，学术，艺术，新闻和传播领域的广
Broadly focused on the liberal arts, the major in Spanish encompasses courses in language, literature, linguistics, culture, the arts, and related fields. It features in-depth engagement with the language, literatures, and cultures of Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Spanish linguistics courses examine the structure of the language, its historical development, and variations in usage. Because Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States, the study of US Spanish and Latin American literature and culture are integral parts of the program. Electives within the major enable students to tailor it to their individual interests and career goals in consultation with a faculty advisor. All students are strongly encouraged to incorporate study abroad in Spain or Spanish America in their course of study. The major develops the skills and knowledge needed for a wide spectrum of careers in education, business, academics, the arts, journalism, and communications.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Students graduating with a BA in Spanish will demonstrate:<br><br>Advanced knowledge of major themes in Hispanic literature and culture in their historical contexts and familiarity with major literary genres.<br>Knowledge of events, periods, and people who have shaped the history of the Spanish-speaking world.<br>Advanced proficiency and accuracy in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the Spanish language as used in different areas of the Spanish-speaking world, including the US, Spanish America, and Spain.<br>Knowledge of structural and other aspects of Spanish, and accurate and fluent use of advanced Spanish (tested by a variety of means) in a range of academic and everyday situations.<br>Ability to evaluate arguments about literary and cultural texts and topics.<br>Ability to live, study, and work in Spanish-speaking environments in the US and abroad (for example, through BU's Study Abroad programs).<br>Skills needed for advanced study and for careers in a variety of fields: effective and accurate oral and written communication, close reading and analysis, writing and research skills appropriate for entry-level professional use and/or graduate study, including the ability to formulate a well-organized, clear, and persuasive argument, familiarity with traditional cultural norms and expectations of the Spanish-speaking world.