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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
- 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 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
- HLE 220 - Spanish Horror Films
Do you have any advice for students thinking about studying Spanish?
"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