DO YOU THINK OF SPANISH AS A "FOREIGN" LANGUAGE? Reconsider. It was the first spoken European language in the Americas, preceding English across most of the South, Midwest and West of the United States. Hundreds of cities and many states bear the imprint of Hispanic culture in their very names as well as their populations, from Florida to Montana and Colorado, from Miami to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Spanish is the first language of more than 30 million U.S. residents — making the United States the world’s third most populous Hispanic nation after Mexico and Spain. Hamilton's Hispanic studies program encourages students to venture beyond the confines of a narrow, monolingual outlook, to encounter the heritage and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples, and to reach a proficiency in the Spanish language crucial to a mature understanding of Spain and Latin America past and present. More ...
Academic Program
STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Research
takes a variety of forms in Hispanic studies, from laboratory work in language
proficiency to literary scholarship in Hamilton's extensive
Burke Library holdings to field work in Latino communities. Certainly one of
the most important research fronts, however, is the Hamilton's Academic Year in Spain program.
Established in 1974 to provide the highest academic standards — small classes,
distinguished professors and total immersion in Spanish life and language — the
Madrid-based program provides an intellectual, cultural and social experience
that cannot be duplicated in any classroom.
THE SENIOR PROGRAM
The
Senior Program serves as an integrating, culminating experience in which
Hispanic studies majors bring the knowledge, skills and research experience of
the first three college years to an in-depth research project. Each student
works closely with at least one faculty member during the project.
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RESOURCES
The Hispanic Studies Department offers an ongoing series of lectures, films and presentations. It also supports La Mesa de Español, where students and faculty members meet weekly for lunch and conversation in Spanish. Students in the program direct Club Español, which organizes cultural activities related to Spanish and Latin American cultures, and La Vanguardia, for students of Latino background. The department and the College provide computer facilities, a modern language laboratory, an audiovisual center and a recording studio for student use.
Hispanic studies is by definition a rich, interdisciplinary field. Hamilton's program offers a variety of courses and perspectives through which to explore Hispanic culture: language, literature, history, art and the social sciences. This gives the program wide appeal to students in other disciplines; they may wish to consider the five-course minor in Hispanic studies.
Off-Campus Study
Among the College's many study-abroad programs, the Academic Year in Spain enjoys a reputation for spirited exploration of and immersion in the host culture. All Spanish majors are strongly encouraged to take part in the program, which is also offered in a single-semester format.
A Diverse Approach
The Hispanic world is not uno mundo, but a tapestry of cultures and histories that defies labels and categories. It is the profound playfulness of Cervantes' Don Quijote, the social and artistic upheavals and contradictions of Latin America, the shifting complexity and energy of Latino life in the United States. Hispanic studies embraces the diversity of its subject.
Close Connections
The Hispanic studies curriculum is organized around three broad geographical and cultural themes: Latino, Latin American and Peninsular studies, reflecting the Hispanic experience in the United States, in Latin America and in Spain. The diverse, accomplished faculty builds on these perspectives to offer stimulating courses and culturally authentic viewpoints; classes are small, with intensive one-on-one guidance and discussion.
Continued Study
Many Hispanic studies majors enter the field of education, teaching at the high school level with a master's degree or at the college/university level with a Ph.D. Besides teaching, however, an advanced degree in Spanish or Hispanic studies opens the door to many career opportunities. Students work with professors to find programs that are a good "fit" for their academic interests, whether they are linguistic, cultural or literary.
Hispanic studies is by definition a rich, interdisciplinary field. Hamilton's program offers a variety of courses and perspectives through which to explore Hispanic culture: language, literature, history, art and the social sciences. This gives the program wide appeal to students in other disciplines; they may wish to consider the five-course minor in Hispanic studies.
Off-Campus Study
Among the College's many study-abroad programs, the Academic Year in Spain enjoys a reputation for spirited exploration of and immersion in the host culture. All Spanish majors are strongly encouraged to take part in the program, which is also offered in a single-semester format.
A Diverse Approach
The Hispanic world is not uno mundo, but a tapestry of cultures and histories that defies labels and categories. It is the profound playfulness of Cervantes' Don Quijote, the social and artistic upheavals and contradictions of Latin America, the shifting complexity and energy of Latino life in the United States. Hispanic studies embraces the diversity of its subject.
Close Connections
The Hispanic studies curriculum is organized around three broad geographical and cultural themes: Latino, Latin American and Peninsular studies, reflecting the Hispanic experience in the United States, in Latin America and in Spain. The diverse, accomplished faculty builds on these perspectives to offer stimulating courses and culturally authentic viewpoints; classes are small, with intensive one-on-one guidance and discussion.
Continued Study
Many Hispanic studies majors enter the field of education, teaching at the high school level with a master's degree or at the college/university level with a Ph.D. Besides teaching, however, an advanced degree in Spanish or Hispanic studies opens the door to many career opportunities. Students work with professors to find programs that are a good "fit" for their academic interests, whether they are linguistic, cultural or literary.
Hispanic studies is by definition a rich, interdisciplinary field. Hamilton's program offers a variety of courses and perspectives through which to explore Hispanic culture: language, literature, history, art and the social sciences. This gives the program wide appeal to students in other disciplines; they may wish to consider the five-course minor in Hispanic studies.
Off-Campus Study
Among the College's many study-abroad programs, the Academic Year in Spain enjoys a reputation for spirited exploration of and immersion in the host culture. All Spanish majors are strongly encouraged to take part in the program, which is also offered in a single-semester format.
A Diverse Approach
The Hispanic world is not uno mundo, but a tapestry of cultures and histories that defies labels and categories. It is the profound playfulness of Cervantes' Don Quijote, the social and artistic upheavals and contradictions of Latin America, the shifting complexity and energy of Latino life in the United States. Hispanic studies embraces the diversity of its subject.
Close Connections
The Hispanic studies curriculum is organized around three broad geographical and cultural themes: Latino, Latin American and Peninsular studies, reflecting the Hispanic experience in the United States, in Latin America and in Spain. The diverse, accomplished faculty builds on these perspectives to offer stimulating courses and culturally authentic viewpoints; classes are small, with intensive one-on-one guidance and discussion.
Continued Study
Many Hispanic studies majors enter the field of education, teaching at the high school level with a master's degree or at the college/university level with a Ph.D. Besides teaching, however, an advanced degree in Spanish or Hispanic studies opens the door to many career opportunities. Students work with professors to find programs that are a good "fit" for their academic interests, whether they are linguistic, cultural or literary.
Hispanic studies is by definition a rich, interdisciplinary field. Hamilton's program offers a variety of courses and perspectives through which to explore Hispanic culture: language, literature, history, art and the social sciences. This gives the program wide appeal to students in other disciplines; they may wish to consider the five-course minor in Hispanic studies.
Off-Campus Study
Among the College's many study-abroad programs, the Academic Year in Spain enjoys a reputation for spirited exploration of and immersion in the host culture. All Spanish majors are strongly encouraged to take part in the program, which is also offered in a single-semester format.
A Diverse Approach
The Hispanic world is not uno mundo, but a tapestry of cultures and histories that defies labels and categories. It is the profound playfulness of Cervantes' Don Quijote, the social and artistic upheavals and contradictions of Latin America, the shifting complexity and energy of Latino life in the United States. Hispanic studies embraces the diversity of its subject.
Close Connections
The Hispanic studies curriculum is organized around three broad geographical and cultural themes: Latino, Latin American and Peninsular studies, reflecting the Hispanic experience in the United States, in Latin America and in Spain. The diverse, accomplished faculty builds on these perspectives to offer stimulating courses and culturally authentic viewpoints; classes are small, with intensive one-on-one guidance and discussion.
Continued Study
Many Hispanic studies majors enter the field of education, teaching at the high school level with a master's degree or at the college/university level with a Ph.D. Besides teaching, however, an advanced degree in Spanish or Hispanic studies opens the door to many career opportunities. Students work with professors to find programs that are a good "fit" for their academic interests, whether they are linguistic, cultural or literary.
Hispanic studies is by definition a rich, interdisciplinary field. Hamilton's program offers a variety of courses and perspectives through which to explore Hispanic culture: language, literature, history, art and the social sciences. This gives the program wide appeal to students in other disciplines; they may wish to consider the five-course minor in Hispanic studies.
Off-Campus Study
Among the College's many study-abroad programs, the Academic Year in Spain enjoys a reputation for spirited exploration of and immersion in the host culture. All Spanish majors are strongly encouraged to take part in the program, which is also offered in a single-semester format.
A Diverse Approach
The Hispanic world is not uno mundo, but a tapestry of cultures and histories that defies labels and categories. It is the profound playfulness of Cervantes' Don Quijote, the social and artistic upheavals and contradictions of Latin America, the shifting complexity and energy of Latino life in the United States. Hispanic studies embraces the diversity of its subject.
Close Connections
The Hispanic studies curriculum is organized around three broad geographical and cultural themes: Latino, Latin American and Peninsular studies, reflecting the Hispanic experience in the United States, in Latin America and in Spain. The diverse, accomplished faculty builds on these perspectives to offer stimulating courses and culturally authentic viewpoints; classes are small, with intensive one-on-one guidance and discussion.
Continued Study
Many Hispanic studies majors enter the field of education, teaching at the high school level with a master's degree or at the college/university level with a Ph.D. Besides teaching, however, an advanced degree in Spanish or Hispanic studies opens the door to many career opportunities. Students work with professors to find programs that are a good "fit" for their academic interests, whether they are linguistic, cultural or literary.
AFTER HAMILTON
Hamilton graduates who concentrated in Hispanic Studies are pursuing careers in a variety of fields, including:
7th-8th Grade Spanish Teacher, Norwich City Schools
Anethesiologist, Parish Anesthesia of Baton Rouge
Assistant Editor, Newsday
Chair, Department of Language, Literacy and Technology, Nazareth College
Director of Ticket Sales, Seattle Mariners Baseball Club
Director, Spain & Portugal, Cambridge University Press
Finance Manager, Ameriprise Financial
Public Information Officer, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Vice President/Senior Projects Manager, The Nature Conservancy
Teacher of Intervention Reading, ESL, New York City Department of Education
