Overview

The Spanish and Portuguese program from Rice University stresses linguistic competence, interdisciplinary study, and a transnational perspective on Spanish, Latin American, and Brazilian literature and culture. In addition to courses on the novel, poetry, and the essay, the program also offers the opportunity to study film, art, cultural theory, translation, and gender.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the BA degree with a major in Spanish and Portuguese, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an advanced level of communicative proficiency when writing, speaking, listening to, reading and translating Spanish or Portuguese, including a high degree of ability in interacting with native Spanish or Portuguese speakers and text.

Demonstrate analytical competence and independent and critical thinking skills by analyzing and responding to Spanish or Portuguese communications, including: identifying and evaluating arguments, ideas, and evidence, constructing critical responses to Spanish or Portuguese texts, and pursuing independent study or research in some facet of Spanish or Portuguese language or culture.

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the social, historical, political, and cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world and Spanish-speaking communities and apply this knowledge to reading and analyzing authentic cultural products, including literature, art, and film. They will understand how these cultural products reflect or construct facets of the Spanish-speaking world’s history, culture, and identity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hispanic Writing Seminar

Brasil: Cultura E Sociedade

Approaches To Hispanic Literatures

Latin American Topics

Advanced Spanish For Heritage Students

Special Topics: Advanced Spanish

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Iberian studies View 727 other Bachelors in Iberian studies in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Coalition Application or the Common Application and Rice writing supplement

$75 nonrefundable application fee (must be paid online)

Official high school transcript in English (or a certified English translation)

Recommendation Letters

Early decision agreement

Demonstration of English proficiency

International Student Financial Statement

Tuition Fee

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International

62874 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62874 USD per year during 48 months.
National

62874 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62874 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

62874 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62874 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Houston

1067 - 1950 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Spanish and Portuguese.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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