SPAN 480 Spanish Capstone Project
Along with an appropriate Spanish course above 301, with the exception of Spanish 331 and 351, this course will be used to satisfy the Spanish capstone requirement. In addition to the coursework associated with the accompanying Spanish course, students will write a research paper exploring in depth an appropriate topic relevant to the accompanying course or the student's interests pertinent to Spanish or Latin American culture, language, or literature. As part of the capstone project, students will complete a cultural inventory. The items in the cultural inventory will be comprised of three parts: 1) a section on the history and cultures of Latin America drawn from material taught in Spanish 331; 2) a section on the literature, art, and/or film of Latin America, including items related to the literary and artistic history of Latin America, drawn from material taught in Spanish 351; and 3) a section determined by the student, in collaboration with the capstone course instructor, that is based on the student's interest and area of specialization.