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Curriculum Overview
The Hispanic Studies program at College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University is committed to offering its students an outstanding liberal-arts education in the literatures and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, based on a solid and thorough knowledge of the Spanish language.
The program offers three semesters of language for the common curriculum requirement (Spanish 111, 112, and 211). The common curriculum focuses mainly on learning Spanish and understanding Hispanic cultures. All language classes give ample attention to the diversity of Spanish, Latin-American, and Latino cultures as well.
The program for majors and minors in Spanish, includes a wide range of courses in the 300 series in literature, culture and linguistics, as well as an introductory Hispanic Studies class.
In addition to the many courses on language, literature, and culture, we offer a wide spectrum of complementary programs abroad. The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University has its own programs in Segovia, Spain, Valladolid, Spain, Central America (Costa Rica and Nicaragua) and a newly established program in Viña del Mar, Chile. Participation in the Hispanic program will allow you to understand, appreciate, and enjoy the great diversity of human cultures. In addition, as proven by our alumni, it will open up a wide range of personal and professional opportunities.