该课程为综合专业。它着重于讲西班牙语和葡萄牙语的文化。西班牙语和葡萄牙语已经成为非常流行的语言选择，并且在当今的全球经济中需求越来越大。您将对这些主要的世界地区有全面的了解，并有机会探索自己的学科和主题兴趣。我们的课程将讲座与在线模块，小组教程以及通过实习和社区外展将概念应用于现实生活的机会结合在一起。您可以选择在夏季或一个学期在西班牙阿尔卡拉大学学习，或探索欧洲或美洲的留学课程。
The Hispanic and Latin American Studies program aims to provide students with a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) and Latin American cultures. Students in the program acquire excellent linguistic competence and a thorough understanding of these literatures, languages and cultures within the dynamics of a trans-border and interdisciplinary approach. The HLAS program offers an array of courses which exposes students to a broader disciplinary background, and gives them opportunities for cross-disciplinary studies. Students enrolled in the HLAS program mainly work toward dual degrees with majors or minors in other languages and linguistics, and/or combined with a variety of fields, as well as a concentration in Romance Linguistics, as well as a concentration in Spanish and Comparative Studies in Romance Literatures and Cultures. The program equips students with the analytical and experiential skills necessary to pursue graduate research as well as meet the demands of a professional career. Our courses integrate lectures with online modules, small group tutorials and opportunities to apply concepts to real-life situations via internships and community outreach.<br><br>This program is offered as a combined major. It offers a strong focus on Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures. Spanish and Portuguese have become very popular language choices and are increasingly in demand in today's global economy.Youll develop a comprehensive understanding of these major world regions and have the opportunity to explore your own disciplinary and thematic interests. Our courses integrate lectures with online modules, small group tutorials and opportunities to apply concepts to real-life situations via internships and community outreach.