An academic major is offered in Spanish language and literature for students in liberal arts or elementary and secondary education programs. A student is admitted to the major upon completion of Intermediate Spanish or placement. Students in the elementary education curriculum (Early Childhood & Childhood Education B-6) may concentrate in Spanish; students in secondary education (Adolescence Education 7-12) may select Spanish as an option.
Major in Spanish - 36-49 credits
Basic Language courses.................13 credits
SPA101 Elementary Spanish I (3)
SPA102 Elementary Spanish II (3)
SPA201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)
SPA202 Intermediate Spanish II (4)
Students with prior training or experience in Spanish may obtain waivers for one or more of the basic language courses listed above, after consultation with the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures.
Additional required courses.............27 credits
SPA301 Spanish Composition and Conversation I (4) *
SPA361 Spanish Composition and Conversation II (4) *
* Students whose home language is Spanish may substitute SPA315
Spanish for Native Speakers (4) for either SPA301 or SPA361.
SPA365 The Culture and Civilization of Spain (4)
SPA372 Culture of Latin America I (4)
SPA375 Survey of Spanish Literature (4)
SPA376 Survey of Latin American Literature (4)
Plus one of the following:
SPA363 Spanish Phonetics and Oral Practice (3)
SPA461 Advanced Spanish Composition (3)
SPA4xx Spanish elective (3)
Required electives..........................9 credits
Each major is required to complete by advisement 3 courses in Spanish at the 400 or 500 level.