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College of Charleston

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66 George Street
CHARLESTON 29424

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+1 843 953 5614

स्थान / कार्यालयको नाम

School of Languages, Cultures and World Affairs, Department of Hispanic Studies

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JC Long Building Room 122
9 Liberty Street
CHARLESTON
South Carolina
29424

स्थानबारे जानकारी

The Department of Hispanic Studies offers students and the community a broad range of courses and programs to develop language competence, a global perspective, and an understanding of the Spanish language, literatures and cultures of the Hispanic world. In addition, the Department seeks to promote the study of Portuguese at the college. Specifically, the Department’s aims to ensure that College of Charleston students acquire sufficient knowledge of the language to build proficiency in the language when future personal or professional needs require it; prepare majors and minors for success as professionals in career fields related to Spanish; teach understanding and appreciation of Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian cultures, and provide knowledge about the literary and intellectual achievements of these worlds; provide opportunities for study abroad in areas where Spanish and Portuguese are spoken. Home to the largest and most comprehensive undergraduate Spanish program in the Southeast, the Department of Hispanic Studies is unique. The department has a dynamic, engaged faculty whose expertise spans the spectrum from linguistics to translation to literature and film. Each year, nearly 6,000 students populate the Spanish courses with almost 150 of them pursuing a major in the language. The department also houses the College’s programs in Portuguese and linguistics, and the faculty supports numerous interdisciplinary programs, including Latin American and Caribbean Studies and International Studies. And, of course, department offer a wide variety of study abroad opportunities.

टेलिफोन नम्बर

+1 843 953 7642

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Residence Life and Housing provides a living and learning environment that engages students in community development and the practices of positive citizenship. There are 29 historic houses and 11 residence halls. Residence Halls includes McAlister Hall, Kelly House, Joe E. Berry, Rutledge Rivers, Buist Rivers, College Lodge, Craig Hall, McConnell Hall, Warren Place, Historic Houses, George Street Apartment Community, Liberty Street Residence Hall, and Historic Houses. All residence halls and houses are fully air-conditioned and heated. Some units are controlled through the College’s Central Energy Plant with a limited range of resident adjustment. All residence halls use digital recording systems with scanning cameras to record activity in public areas. Audio recording is used at all security desks and main lobbies. All students in residence halls/houses are provided with Cougar ResNet, a 24-7 high-speed Ethernet Internet service connection. Washing machines and dryers are located in all residence halls and most houses. For student’s convenience, food and soft drink machines are located in most residence halls. Certain cooking appliances are prohibited in the residence halls due to the fire hazard threat they pose. These include coffee makers without an automatic shut off switch, any open-coil heating appliance (such as a toaster), electric griddles, Foreman-type grills and waffle makers. Residents in upperclassman housing with a full kitchen may have a toaster or Foreman-type grill provided the item remains in the kitchen. The Office of Residence Life and Housing recognizes the special needs of physically challenged students. They work in conjunction with the Office of Disability Services to coordinate proper facilities and arrangements for students with special physical needs.