Spanish (SPAN) - Minor

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26 credits

2.5 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all minor courses unless otherwise noted.

Language Skills (8 credits)

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4 credits)
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4 credits)

Note

If a student earns 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 minor.

Core Courses (11 credits)

Composition & Conversation

Choose one:

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

Culture

Choose one:

◎ SPAN 302 - The Culture of Spain (3 credits)
◎ SPAN 303 - The Culture of Latin America (3 credits)

Survey Literature

Choose one:

◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 credits)
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 credits)

Electives (7 credits or 2 courses)

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

GS 375 - Ecuador Travel Study: Civic Engagement with Peoples and the Environment (3 or 6 credits)
GS 468 - Civic Engagement and Leadership Conference (1-2 credits) **
◎ SPAN 302 - The Culture of Spain (3 credits) *
◎ SPAN 303 - The Culture of Latin America (3 credits) *
SPAN 304 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (4 credits)
SPAN 305 - Practical Phonetics (3 credits)
SPAN 306 - The Spanish Eye: The Contribution of Hispanic Masters to World Art (4 credits)
SPAN 310 - Spanish for Native/Heritage Speakers (4 credits)
SPAN 340 - Spanish for the Professions (4 credits)
SPAN 395 - Spanish Linguistics (4 credits)
◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 credits) *
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 credits) *
△ SPAN 410 - Latino/a/x Experiences in the United States (3 credits)
SPAN 450 - Bilingualism in the Spanish-Speaking World (4 credits)
WLED 405 - Methods of Teaching a Modern World Language (4 credits)

Notes

* if not applied as a core course

** GS 468 must be taken concurrently with SPAN 410 to count as electives. GS 468 taken by itself will not count.

GS 350 - Cross-Cultural Field Experience may count as elective credit if taken in a Spanish-speaking region and pending advisor approval. Up to 9 credits of electives may be awarded. Up to 4 of the 9 credits may be counted towards the major if the coursework is in English. See Spanish program advisor to complete a course substitution form.

Course(s) Unique to Minor

WSU policy requires a minor contain at least one course unique to the minor and not used in major or additional requirements. See Degree Audit for details.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

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