Program: Spanish (SPAN) - Minor - Winona State University

Apr 03, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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27 credits

2.5 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all minor courses unless otherwise noted.

Study Spanish at WSU!

Being bilingual improves cognitive functions like being able to ignore distractions and hold information in memory.
Employers are seeking applicants who can speak Spanish in nearly every profession (medical, government, legal, journalism, finance, education, sales, etc.).
More than 300 million people speak Spanish worldwide, making it one of the largest markets for businesses and one of the most useful languages in the world for travel.
Spanish is the official language in 21 countries and an official language in the European Union, UNESCO, GATT and many other international organizations.

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 (12 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 (4 credits)
◎ SPAN 303 - The Cultures of Latin America (4 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 468 - Civic Engagement and Leadership Conference (1-2 credits) **
◎ SPAN 302 - The Culture of Spain (4 credits) *
◎ SPAN 303 - The Cultures of Latin America (4 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)
SPAN 475 - Introduction to Spanish Translation (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