Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2020/Spring 2021) 
    
2020-2021 College of Liberal Arts (Admitted Fall 2020/Spring 2021) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Spanish Minor


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Requirements for the Minor (20 credits)


I. Gateway (4 credits)


Must be taken before advanced courses in literature and cultural studies, and may be taken concurrently with advanced electives in language, linguistics, and community-based learning. 

II. Additional (16 credits)


A. Second-Language Learners


Note

It is recommended that students take Spanish Conversation before Spanish Composition. Students may take their final course in the Advanced Intermediate Language Sequence concurrently with SPAN 310 .

Students who place out of one or more of the above courses through the Spanish placement exam, or whom the department determines have met the respective Spanish proficiency, should substitute the credits of the course(s) with upper-level electives offered by the department.

b. Upper Level (4 credits): Available courses listed below, under “Areas”

4 upper-level credits taught in Spanish. With departmental permission, advanced students may substitute a Hispanic Studies Seminar. Students who take 0-8 credits in the Advanced-Intermediate Language Sequence (through placement or departmental permission), may apply 4 credits offered in English by the department.

B. Heritage Learners


Note

Students may take Spanish Composition concurrently with SPAN 310 .

Heritage learners who place out of one or more of the above courses through the Spanish placement exam, or whom the department determines have met the respective Spanish proficiency, should substitute the credits of the course(s) with advanced electives offered by the department.

b. Upper level (8 credits): Available courses listed below, under “Areas”

8 upper-level credits, 4 of which must be taught in Spanish. With departmental permission, advanced students may substitute a Hispanic Studies Seminar.

Note


It is highly recommended that all Minors complete at least one of the following related to Spanish or a Spanish-speaking country:

  • A semester abroad
  • Summer abroad
  • Short-term program
  • Community-based learning course, or
  • Internship.

Areas


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