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Program Coordinator: Dr. Juan Orbe
508-929-8704
email: jorbe@worcester.edu
This is a program that will serve the existing needs for
educators interested in enhancing their intellectual horizons
and advancing their professional development. It is designed
as a three-year program of study culminating with a Master's
Thesis. The eight core courses provide the necessary theoretical
and practical background as the primary foundation for further
intellectual study. The thesis and the independent study courses
allow the student the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge
in an area related to his or her personal interest. The total
requirement for completion of this degree is thirty-six credits.
Admission Requirements:
- General Admission Requirements.
- B.A. in Spanish or related field and/or interview with
faculty member.
Curriculum:
I. Education foundation courses: (12 credits)
ED 981 Advanced Foundations of Education 3 credits
ED 982 Research in Education 3 credits
ED 994 Thesis Seminar (*in Spanish) 3 credits
SP 955 The Effective Teaching of a Foreign Language (Advanced
Frameworks) 3 credits
II. Spanish Concentration Courses
Culture (6 Credits choose two)
SP 933 The Hispanic Presence in the United States 3
credits
SP 935 A Sociocultural Study of Latin America 3 credits
SP 931 Spanish Civilization 3 credits
Literature (6 Credits choose two)
1 Course in Latin America Literature
1 Course in Peninsular Literature
(e.g. SP 901 Special Topics; SP 942 introduction to Latin
American Literature I; SP 945 Golden Age Poetry and Theatre;
SP 949 Spanish American Literature 6credits
III. Electives in Advanced Language, Civilization,
Spanish for Professionals, Translation, Independent Study
(12 credits) 12 credits
Total 36 credits
Spanish Courses (Graduate)
SP 901 Advanced Study: Special Topics
Special topic in language, literature, civilization or field
work of mutual interest to student and instructor.
3 credits.
SP 931 Spanish Civilization
A historical survey of Spanish social, cultural and political
life.
3 credits.
SP 933 The Hispanic Presence in the United States
Sociocultural study of the Hispanics in the United States,
with a focus on major contemporary issues.
3 credits.
SP 935 Sociocultural Study of Latin America
This course will focus on the encounter of cultures in Latin
America, Amerindian, African, and Spanish from Pre-Columbian
times to the present.
3 credits.
SP 937 Projects and Issues in Spanish for the Professions
A close study of selected projects and bicultural issues for
Spanish Professionals.
3 credits.
SP 942 Introduction to Latin American Literature I
Study of selected texts produced in Latin American from the
pre-Columbian era until the first wars of independence.
3 credits.
SP 945 The Poetry and Theatre of Spain's Golden Age
A comprehensive study of the poetry and theatre which flourished
in Spain during the years 1500-1650.
3 credits.
SP 949 Spanish-American Literature
Representative works by Spanish American authors from the
colonial period to the present.
3 credits.
SP 955 Effective Teaching of a Foreign Language
Prerequisite: Stage two of Educational program and/or previous
teaching experience
Examines and evaluates effective teaching techniques and strategies
in the Foreign language classroom at the Middle and Secondary
School levels.
3 credits.
SP 956 Theory and Practice of Translation
This course will focus on practical exercises as well as the
sociolinguistics of translation.
3 credits.
SP 957 Topics in the History of the Spanish Language
Study of the more complex structures of Spanish grammar, with
special attention to problems of language presentation and
reception.
3 credits.
SP 997 Independent Study: Spanish
Study of a special topic of interest to the student. Both
content and eligibility are subject to departmental guidelines
and approval.
3 credits.
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