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Spanish and Political Science
Master Spanish while exploring politics and international relations
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Political Science is designed for students who wish to combine advanced study of the Spanish language with a comprehensive background in Political Science and International Relations. The Spanish coursework included in the Spanish and History major will enable students to communicate with people of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and foster understanding between cultures in our global society. The required coursework in Political Science exposes students to the theories, institutions and processes of political systems and their functions within complex societies. The combination of these two areas allows students to enhance their skills and gain a more worldly perspective by studying both the language and political relations of the Spanish-speaking world.
The B.A. in Spanish and Political Science prepares students for a variety of career paths, including government and international diplomacy, work with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), law school and legal practice and primary and secondary education.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Oral communication and advanced grammar
- Literary and cultural studies
- Great authors and works of the Spanish-speaking world
- Film and media studies
- Humanitarian issues in literature and culture
- Political perspectives in literature and culture
- Reading, writing and research skills
- Political Science
- International Relations
CAREER OPTIONS
- Government and International Diplomacy
- Work with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Law School and Legal Practice
- Graduate Studies in Political Science and International Relations
- Primary, Secondary and Higher Education
- Graduate Studies in Language, Literature and Culture
What's special about this program?
The study of language and politics at the University of Delaware is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in today’s global environment. In Spanish courses, a proficiency-oriented communicative approach develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while an emphasis on social and cultural knowledge equips students to interact within the target culture confidently and successfully. In Political Science courses, students examine the structure of governments and their historical evolution over time, as well as the question of how governmental authority is established and maintained in different eras and different societies. Opportunities abound for access to multilingual communities through technology, as well as through study abroad programs hosted by both departments.
Get Involved
HOLA Hispanic Student Association
Hablar Sin Parar
International Relations Club
Amnesty International
International Justice Mission
Sample curriculum
| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| POSC150 | Introduction to American Politics
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| POSC240 | Introduction to Global Politics
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| SPAN107 | Spanish III - Intermediate
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| SPAN200 | Spanish Composition and Grammar
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| UNIV101 | First Year Experience
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MATH Course
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
| POSC270 | Introduction to Comparative Politics
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| POSC310 | European Governments
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| SPAN201 | Spanish Reading and Composition
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SPAN302
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Survey of Spanish Literature |
University Breadth Courses
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| POSC300 | Research Methods for Political Science
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| POSC401 | Topics in Law and Politics
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| POSC441 | Contemporary Politics by Country
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| SPAN325 | Spanish Civilization and Culture
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| SPAN455 | Lovers and Heroes
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University Breadth Courses
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2nd Writing Course
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Discovery Learning Experience
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| Elective Courses |
| POSC409 | Topics in World Politics
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| POSC442 | Topics in European Politics
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| SPAN416 | Cervantes: Don Quijote
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| SPAN472 | Sugar, Salsa & Santería
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
