Courses & Requirements

Spring 2026

There are more than 20 Spanish-speaking countries, and more than 63 million people of Hispanic origin in the United States (19% of the population). Learning about the many cultures that make up the Hispanic world is important for everyone! That's why we offer English-language courses that provide in-depth examinations of Hispanic or Latino communities and cultures through a range of topics and academic perspectives.

These classes are designated as "HLE", and they count toward a Minor or Major. Before the fall of 2025, they were designated as MLT's.

• HLE 201 - Sustainability, Tourism and Travel in the Hispanic World
• HLE 202 - Screening Identities in Latin American Cinema
• HLE 203 - Beyond the Sunny Paradise: Caribbean Literature and Politics
• HLE 204 - Made in New York: Puerto Rican and Dominican Transnational Identities in American Literature & Cinema
• HLE 205 - Performing Masculinities in Literature, Cinema, and Popular Culture
• HLE 206T - Gender and Identity in Contemporary Latin American Cinema
• HLE 207 - Spanish Horror Films
• HLE 208 - Social Realism and Cinema in Latin America
• HLE 209 - Apocalyptic Narratives
• HLE 210 - Torture and Dictatorship in Latin American Literature
• HLE 211 - Literature of the Mexican-American Border
• HLE 212 - Nonprofits & Storytelling: for Social Impact in the US/Hispanic Community