<p>I see that ucsd only has a spanish lit major or a linguistics major with a focus in a specialized language....is that all? I am interested in applying here, but I am interested in culture and linguistics. The structure of these programs disappoint me.</p>
<p>What type of major are you looking for?</p>
<p>You could also look at ethnic studies, international studies (linguistics, sociology), or sociology (international studies, culture and communication). Or you could double major or major/minor in your interests, or take classes outside of your major to complement your interests.</p>
<p>I am interested in linguistics/cultural studies…I would like to do two languages actually. UCSD seems to be a more specialized school. The other schools I am applying to have a hispanic studies department, and then you choose the Spanish major with a focus in linguistics/culture/literature…I just want to be fluent in Spanish and another language so I can be a translator or go to grad school for language/linguistics. I see there is a language program, but it is not a major (at least I don’t see it listed as one). Thanks for the recommendations!</p>
<p>What is the difference between the international studies linguistics and linguistics?</p>
<p>I would imagine the focus and requirements of the majors would be different. I know the international studies major has requirements that you have to have a primary and a secondary track from the options they provide (you could make your primary track linguistics and your secondary track Latin American Studies or Spanish Lit, among others), you have to take at least three courses that focus on a country other than the US, and you have to take some international studies specific courses. You could check out the requirements for each major, and then read the descriptions of the courses in the course catalog (or on the departments website).</p>
<p>If all you’re interested in is fluency, you could take language classes (which I think after the beginning levels, switch to literature classes) and study abroad where those languages are spoken.</p>
<p>The linguistics major with a specialization in Spanish seems to be similar to what you were describing, since it requires some core linguistics classes, a couple of Spanish lit classes, and then your choice of electives, where you could probably take courses that revolve around Spanish culture. Or perhaps if you did International Studies with a primary track in linguistics and then a secondary track in Latin American Studies, which could give you the mix of linguistics and culture that you’re looking for.</p>
<p>thanks! great info! I will compare those two options now!</p>