Spanish & Hispanic Studies

Courses & Requirements

Spanish & Hispanic Studies in English (HLE)

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.

A few course examples

Do you have any advice for students thinking about studying Spanish?

Bob Connors '11

"Do it! You have potentially nothing to lose and everything to gain."

"Even if you don't decide to major or minor the lessons that can be learned from these classes are applicable to almost ever part of professional life. And the connections that you can make by exploring the complexities of another way of speaking can greatly improve your ability to use English, or whatever language you natively speak."

- Bob Connors '11