Programs
Major in Spanish
The coursework plan needed to earn a B.A. degree in Spanish at Dickinson College is rigorous but achievable. Designed to create a global atmosphere, the Spanish department faculty taps into the student's specified areas of study and research as well as their individual interests. Courses range from Medieval Spanish Literature to Latin American Cultures. The all-encompassing design of the Spanish major allows each student to focus on the requisites and to expand her or his interests while exploring the world of the Spanish speaker, historically, culturally, narratively, and orally.
Minor in Spanish
The coursework plan needed to earn a minor in Spanish at Dickinson College is rigorous but achievable. Designed to create a global atmosphere, the Spanish department faculty taps into the student's specified areas of study and research as well as their individual interests. Courses range from Medieval Peninsular Spanish Literature to Latin American Cultures. The all encompassing design of the Spanish major allows each student to focus on the requisites and to expand her or his interests and explore the world of the Spanish speaker, historically, culturally, narratively, and orally.
Portuguese
Neither a major nor a minor is offered in Portuguese, though the Dickinson College language requirement may be fulfilled in Portuguese. Students may take significant course work on the language, culture, and literature of the Luso-Brazilian world through regular courses, tutorial and independent studies. Any student who has studied Portuguese should contact the department for appropriate placing.