The Spanish department provides a solid foundation in verbal, writing, and reading skills and life-long learning experiences in Spanish. We emphasize the development of a cultural understanding of the Hispanic people through study of culture, literature, foreign travel, and/or a semester abroad. Mastery in Spanish and understanding of the Hispanic culture are our goals. Students majoring in Spanish are required to have an international immersion experience. This can be accomplished through the January Interim programs provided by the Spanish department or a semester abroad. An international experience is also strongly recommended for students minoring in Spanish. Arrangements for academic credit and Spanish faculty approval must be made prior to the international experience.

The Spanish Placement Test must be taken before registering for Spanish classes (see Spanish department web page for information on the placement test). Upon recommendation of the department, advanced students who successfully complete an upper-level course with a grade of B or higher may receive up to 6 credits for the lower-level classes for which competencies have been demonstrated. For example, a student starting at SPAN 201 typically would receive credit for SPAN 101 and 102.

Major in Spanish (30 credit hours)

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 301 Advanced Grammar and Conversation
SPAN 302 Advanced Grammar and Composition
SPAN 335 Introduction to Spanish Literature
SPAN 490 International Experience
SPAN 498 Senior Seminar

Six to twelve credit hours from:
SPAN 303 Spanish for Careers
SPAN 311 Culture and Civilization of Spain
SPAN 312 Culture and Civilization of Latin America
SPAN 410 Survey of the Literature of Spain
SPAN 415 Survey of the Literature of Latin America
SPAN 425 Spanish in Action
SPAN 450 Special Topics

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Minor in Spanish (24 credit hours)

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II
SPAN 301 Advanced Grammar and Conversation
SPAN 302 Advanced Grammar and Composition
SPAN 335 Introduction to Spanish Literature

Nine credit hours from:
SPAN 303 Spanish for Careers
SPAN 311 Culture and Civilization of Spain
SPAN 312 Culture and Civilization of Latin America
SPAN 410 Survey of the Literature of Spain
SPAN 415 Survey of the Literature of Latin America
SPAN 425 Spanish in Action
SPAN 450 Special Topics
SPAN 490 International Experience
SPAN 498 Senior Seminar

Major in Spanish with Teaching Licensure (7-12)

Spanish major or minor
Plus requirements listed under secondary education and education core

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