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Languages, Cultures and Translation: Hispanic Literary Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Certificate in Hispanic Literary Studies emphasizes the study of literature written in Spanish from Latin America and Spain within the broader context of the language and culture studied in the major. Literature courses in Spanish enrich students’ perspectives by engaging them in the study of history, culture, and philosophy, enabling them to understand other people as well as encouraging introspection and a better understanding of the self and their place in the world. The certificate adds an additional credential to any major concentration and may be added to the existing Certificates in Languages and Culture Studies: Business Spanish and Translating Spanish-English.

Program Contact

Jose Manuel Batista

Associate Professor of Spanish and Certificate Coordinator

jbatista@charlotte.edu

Languages and Culture Studies: Hispanic Literary Studies, Undergraduate Certificate at a Glance

The Certificate in Hispanic Literary Studies requires 15 credit hours. Students complete 9 credit hours of required courses and 6 credit hours of electives. Scholarships for Merit and Study Abroad are available.

Credit Hours
15 Credit Hours
Study Abroad
In Spain, Costa Rica, and other Latin American countries
Internships
In CMS Immersion Schools and Hispanic Businesses in CLT
Program Add-Ons
Certificates in Business Spanish, Translating

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Accelerated Path to a Master’s

Qualified students can begin graduate coursework while completing their undergraduate degree through our Early Entry Program. This option lets you save time and tuition as you move seamlessly from your bachelor’s to a master’s program.