MALS students pursuing a concentration in Hispanic Studies must take GLS 502, GLS 598, 2 GLS classses of their choice and a total of 18 hours Hispanic Studies distributed as follows: nine hours of core classes in Hispanic Studies and nine hours of electives in Hispanic Studies (as described in the Post-baccalaureate certificate program in the Hispanic Studies section of the UNCW Graduate catalogue).
Students who wish to pursue a post-baccalaureate certificate in Hispanic Studies in addition to pursuing a MALS degree should consult the website for the post-baccalaureate certificate program in Hispanic Studies as well as Dr. Terry Mount , Graduate Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate Program in Hispanic studies.
Assuming they possess the requisite speaking and writing proficiency in Spanish, any MALS student may take any of the below courses in Hispanic Studies after confirming with both the course instructor and the GLS Program Director that the course is available.
Note: Only nine non-GLS graduate credit hours will be accepted towards the MALS degree and only six credit hours for cross-listed courses may be used. Also, non-GLS courses cannot be used towards the GLS post-Master's certificate.
SPN 500. Advanced Writing Techniques (3) Intensive work
on an advanced level in specific areas of writing. Topics may include
essay writing, technical writing, writing for publication in professional
journals, and journalism.
SPN 501. (401) Translation Techniques & Practices (3) Translation of various kinds of texts and documents. Practical application
of translation theory and development of strategies for solving predictable
translation problems.
SPN 505. (405) Conversation & Composition (3) Emphasis
on spoken Spanish and essay writing.
SPN 511. Topics in Spanish Civilization (3) Advanced
study in geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Spain. Topics
will focus on specific time periods, geographic areas, or cultural phenomena.
May be repeated under a different subtitle.
SPN 512. Topics in Spanish American Civilization (3)
Advanced study in geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Spanish
America. Topics will focus on specific time periods, geographic areas,
or cultural phenomena. May be repeated under a different subtitle
SPN 521. Studies in Spanish Literature (3) Study of representative
Spanish authors, literary movements, and genres. May be repeated under
a different subtitle.
SPN 522. Studies in Spanish American Literature (3) Study
of representative Spanish American authors, literary movements, and genres.
May be repeated under a different subtitle.
SPN 591. Directed Individual Study (1-3) Involves investigation
under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses.
May not exceed 3 hours.
SPN 595. Special Topics in Hispanic Studies (1-6) Advanced
study of topics related to Hispanic literature, culture, linguistics,
language, and/or foreign language pedagogy. Subtitles will vary from semester
to semester.
SPN 598. Internship (3) A program of work and study conducted
within an agency and/or setting that provides practical experience with
observation and application of foreign language skills. May not be repeated.
Last Update: October 1, 2008
