Program Directors: Elpidio Laguna-Diaz, Asela Laguna (973/353-5594)
The Hispanic civilization and language studies concentration is
designed to serve students planning careers for which a thorough
knowledge of countries and cultures in the Hispanic world is needed.
Proficiency in Spanish at the intermediate level (21: 940:132 or
equivalent) is required. The requirements for a major in Hispanic
civilization and language studies consist of 39 credits as follows:
1. 12 credits in the following courses: 6 credits in 21: 940:207
Introduction to Spanish Literature, 21:940:208 Introduction to Latin
American Literature, or higher-level Spanish literature courses;
21:940:341,342 Hispanic Civilization
2. 12 credits in
other Spanish (language and literature) courses at or above the 200
level, except 21:940:311,312 Spanish Literature in English Translation
and 21:940:343,344 Latin American Literature in English Translation
3. 15 credits chosen by the student in consultation with the Spanish adviser
