Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 8 courses 30 total credits
This Master of Arts program in Spanish provides a deep understanding of literature, art, history and pop culture within Spanish-speaking communities worldwide. Taught primarily in Spanish, courses build your expertise in Spanish linguistics, including grammar, sound systems and real-world language use. With flexible electives, you can tailor your studies by examining topics such as Chicano poetry, contemporary Spanish-American short stories, culture and women writers in the early modern era, second language acquisition, second language teaching methods and bilingualism. You shape your course plan based on previous training and career goals, and you can choose your own learning modality by applying for either the in-person immersion or the ASU Online experience.
| Required Core | 3 credits |
| Other Required | 6 credits |
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA 540 | History of the Spanish Language | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 3 credits | |
Other Required
Other Required - Complete one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA 542 | Studies in the Spanish Southwest | 3 |
| SPA 546 | Heritage Language Pedagogy | 3 |
| SPA 598 | Topic: Research Methods for Linguists | 3 |
Other Required - Complete one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA 586 | Chicano/Chicana Short Novel | 3 |
| SPA 576 | Contemporary Spanish American Short Story | 3 |
| SPA 568 | Cervantes | 3 |
Culminating Experience (0 or 3 credit hours)
portfolio (0)
Additional Curriculum Information
Students seeking a master's degree in Spanish should consult with the respective graduate representative. Students in the immersion program must complete the portfolio, and students in the online program must complete SPA 597 Capstone.
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