The Senior Learning Community will consist of:

·        one upper-level Peninsular or Latin American literature course (323 or above) attached to

·        the required Spanish 400 RFT, Spanish Expository Writing.

The experiential component will consist of:

·        supervised work at a cultural/research institution, or

·        work in a Hispanic community within the Metropolitan area, where students would be actively using their Spanish skills.

The result of the student's experiential work will be reflected in a senior thesis for the Spanish 400 RFT class.

SP 400 Senior Reflective Tutorial: Spanish Expository Writing

A detailed study of an author, period, or theme relevant to the understanding of Spanish or Latin American literature and culture. This course also aims to build upon previous language learning and to review, refine, develop, and practice language skills to achieve correct and effective expression in Spanish, with emphasis on writing. An extended research project is required for all majors who wish to be considered for departmental honors. Prerequisite: major in Spanish or permission of the instructor. Offered as required.