Madrid, Spain - Academic Program - Hispanic Studies for Heritage Learners (HS)

View course descriptions for the Hispanic Studies for Heritage Learners (HS) track.

This program is designed to bring American students whose geographical or familial origins link them to a Spanish speaking community within or outside the U.S.  Students can expect to accomplish the following over the course of the semester:

• Deepen their understanding of what it means to be from a Spanish speaking culture
• Bridge divides and eliminate stereotypes that are often found within distinct communities
• Address hispanic identity from a linguistic, literary, historical, sociological, political, and cultural point of view
• Honor the traits that make each individual's cultural heritage distinct, rich, and multifaceted and explore the significance of those traits within different contexts