HISP — Hispanic Studies

HISP 102 Hispanic Cultures in the United States (3)

A study of the development of cultural patterns among the three largest Hispanic communities in this country: Chicanos, Puerto Ricans and Cuban-Americans — their differences and commonalities. Taught in English. (LAC, gtP)

HISP 111 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)

An introduction to prominent contemporary writers. Includes theatre, novel, short story and poetry in translation. Works of Lorca, Matute, Unamuno, Borges, Rulfo, Garcia Marquez, Anaya. Taught in English. (LAC, gtP)

HISP 395 History and Philosophy of Bilingual Education (3)

This course provides an in-depth examination of the impact of gender on all aspects of the lives of Mexican Americans. Repeatable, two times, under different subtitles.

HISP 400 Methods and Assessment for Bilingual Education and ESL (3)

Prepare teachers to work/meet linguistic needs of children in bilingual/ESL classrooms. Learn theory, implement corresponding instructional techniques, understand cultural/linguistic forces that affect children, know appropriate assessment instruments, techniques. Required for K-6 or 5-9 Bilingual endorsement.