Spanish as a Heritage Language Distinction
Connect with your heritage!
Did you grow up speaking Spanish at home in the US? Do you want to explore your bilingual and bicultural identities? Advance your Spanish language skills for personal and professional goals? Then, this program is for you, and you will graduate with distinction cords!
The Distinction at a Glance
1. COURSES (12 credits)
SPAN 312: Mi lengua, mi cultura, mi identidad
SPAN 412: Mi lengua, mis estudios, mi futuro profesional
Two other courses related to Latin America or the study of Spanish
2. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
40 hours of volunteer work + reflection OR SPAN 400: Service Learning
To view the rubric for the reflection, please click Here
A few examples of volunteer opportunities that recent students participated in include:
- Art Pot. This organization generates opportunities for the Latino community.
- Cano Law, LLC. Put your translation skills to use at this immigration law firm.
- Círculo Hispanoamericano de Charleston. Help preserve and promote the Hispanic American culture.
- Holy City Treks. Work to combat homelessness in Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties.
3. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Hispanic Latino Club
- Spanish Club
- La Casa Hispana
- Club de lectura
- Hora de la limonada
- Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society
- Multicultural Student Programs and Services (MSPS)
- and events on campus!
