Program Overview
The Spanish major encompasses a wide variety of courses to study the language itself, as well as the history, literature, culture, and civilization of the Spanish-speaking peoples. Introductory level courses focus on grammar, phonetics, conversation, composition and culture and are taught with an emphasis on oral proficiency. Intermediate and advanced courses are taught in Spanish.
Study-Abroad Requirement
All Spanish majors are required one semester in a study abroad program in one of the following locations:
ISA/Veritas, Costa Rica
Universidad de Granada, España
The pre-requisites for study abroad are:
• Sophomore, junior, or senior status
• Four completed semesters of college-level courses in the language of their major
• 2.75 GPA
• Clear probation record (disciplinary, chapel, academic)*
• Apply for pre-approval a year in advance (Fall – December 1; spring April1)
*Students denied the opportunity to do study abroad can appeal to the Dean
Major Requirements
Complete the following for your major:
Three credits from the following:
SPAN 203 is intended for students with a second major in the health care field.
Three credits from the following:
| SPAN 301 | Topics in Latin American Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 302 | Culture and Identity in Latin America | 3 |
| SPAN 306 | Contemporary Mexico | 3 |
Three credits from the following:
| SPAN 311 | Topics in Spanish Peninsular Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 312 | Topics in Spanish Peninsular Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 314 | The Counter Reformation and the Spanish Baroque | 3 |
Nine credits from the following:
General Education Literary and Artistic Ways of Knowing requirement met by major if student opts to take SPAN 301, 311, or 314.
Fifteen credits of the following:
Approved Spanish courses at the Universidad de Granada (Spain), and ISA San Jose, Costa Rica. Students must complete at least one Latin American or Spanish peninsular literature class (3 hours). Additional courses should be selected among a variety of humanities courses that may include grammar, literature, history, art history, or political science to attain a total of 15 credits of Spanish classes. Students should confirm with the Department of Language, Literature and Writing that the courses that they select are approved for the Spanish major.