Requirements for the Spanish Major
Effective for Catalogue Year 2009-2010
Thirteen (13) courses totaling a minimum of 39 credits in language, literature, linguistics, and culture courses, plus a required experiential component. Ten required courses in the major include: Spanish 312, 314, 317, and 318; two courses in culture from 315, 316 or 320; three introduction to literature courses (from 323, 324, 327, or 328); one advanced language course (413 or 414); and three electives in literature, culture, or linguistics. Experiential learning is fulfilled by taking Spanish 491,492, 499 or 301 for academic credit, or by an approved service learning experience of a minimum of 42 site hours.
Four Required Courses (12 credits):
312 Literary Studies in Spanish
314 Spanish Pronunciation and Oral Use -SI (native speakers must substitute this course)
317 Studies in Language I: Grammar and Composition-WI
318 Studies in Language I: Grammar and Oral Skills-SI
Two courses in Culture and Civilization (6 credits):
Spanish 315 - Spanish Civilization- WI
Spanish 316 - Spanish American Civilization
Spanish 320 – Topics in Hispanic Culture
Three introduction to literature courses (9 credits):
323 Introduction to Spanish Literature
324 Introduction to Spanish Literature
327 Introduction to Spanish American Literature
328 Introduction to Spanish American Literature
One advanced course in language:
413 Advanced Writing-WI
or
414 Spanish for Translation-WI
Three advanced courses in literature, culture, or linguistics (9 credits).
Total number of credits: 39 (13 courses)