Spanish (SPAN) - BA Major

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36 S.H.

Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required in another discipline or language.

2.5 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

Spanish Major Map

Language Skills (8 S.H.)

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4 S.H.)
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4 S.H.)

Note

If a student gets retroactive credit for SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I and/or SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (with a Pass grade), the course(s) will count towards the major.

Core Courses (14 S.H.)

◎ SPAN 302 - The Culture of Spain (3 S.H.)
◎ SPAN 303 - The Culture of Latin America (3 S.H.)

Composition & Conversation

Choose one:

△ SPAN 301 - Spanish Composition and Conversation (4 S.H.)
SPAN 310 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers (4 S.H.)

Survey Literature

Choose one:

◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 S.H.)
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 S.H.)

Electives (14 S.H. or 4 courses)

Students can take one elective class (up to 4 S.H.) in English.

GS 222 - The Spanish Eye: The Contribution of Hispanic Masters to World Art (4 S.H.)
GS 375 - Ecuador Travel Study: Civic Engagement with Peoples and the Environment (3 or 6 S.H.)
SPAN 304 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (4 S.H.)
SPAN 305 - Practical Phonetics (3 S.H.)
SPAN 310 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers (4 S.H.)
SPAN 340 - Spanish for the Professions (4 S.H.)
SPAN 395 - Spanish Linguistics (4 S.H.)
◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 S.H.) *
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 S.H.) *
△ SPAN 410 - The Latino/Latina/Latinx Experience in the United States (3 S.H.)
WLED 405 - Methods of Teaching a Modern World Language (4 S.H.)

Notes

* if not applied as a core course

GS 350 - Cross-Cultural Field Experience may count as elective credit if taken in a Spanish-speaking region and pending advisor’s approval. Only up to 4 S.H. in English can be counted towards the major. Up to 5 additional S.H. can be counted toward the major if requirements are completed in Spanish. Please see department to complete a course substitution form.

Dual Degrees

Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 semester hours above the required 120-128 credit hours. Students must complete all major requirements under both degrees, including separate minors if required.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning