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University of Hawaii

Languages Linguitics and Literature

Languages and Literature of Europe and the Americas

 

Undergraduate studies


The Academic Program

The Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas (LLEA) is divided into five language divisions: Classics, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. The Spanish division offers language instruction at the beginning and intermediate levels. Advanced courses in composition, conversation and linguistics arealso offered. Courses in the literatures of Latin America, Spain and US latino are offered regularly in the original language. Cultural studies courses designed to acquaint students from other fields with the traditions and cultures of Europe and the Americas are also available, both in English and in the target language, and advanced courses in specialized topics have been designed for students at the graduate level. Such courses include Hispanic cultural studies; U.S. Latino literature and culture; film; Spanish and Latin American civilization; Europeans in the Pacific; literary theory; opera; exile literature; and courses on specific authors and literary movements.

BA in Classics

24 credit hours of Greek and/or Latin courses numbered 300 and above
GRK 101 and 102 and LATN 101 and 102
Emphasis may be on Greek or Latin or a combination approved by the major adviser

 

Certificate

Upon recommendation of the appropriate division chair of the Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas, the University confers certification of achievement in Classics, French, German, Russian, or Spanish. Students must complete 15 credit hours beyond the intermediate year in the language of choice. A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be achieved. (For German certificate, GER 203 counts.)