(10 courses)
The Spanish major provides instruction in the language, literatures and cultures of Spain and Hispanic America (including South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States). Intermediate courses offer panoramic overviews of linguistic, literary and cultural developments. Advanced courses in literature and culture take a thematic approach to major literary and cultural developments in the Hispanic world. In these courses, representative texts are studied both as artistic and cultural expressions within a socio-historical context. Advanced courses in language address practical language applications in the areas of service, translation, business and medicine. Secondary certification in Spanish is also available – see Education.
Required Courses
Six courses as indicated:
| SPN 205 | Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| SPN 209 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SPN 223 | Hispanic Literatures | 3 |
| SPN 224 | Hispanic Cultures | 3 |
| SPN 240 | Adv Spanish Grammar & Composition | 3 |
| SPN 242 | Advanced Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| Three additional Spanish courses at the 300 level | |
| SPN 499 | Capstone in Spanish | 3 |
SPN 499: Capstone experience
Note: Students who major in Spanish should attain a reasonable knowledge of both Spanish and Hispanic American worlds. In addition, it is highly recommended that students in this major spend time working or studying in a country where Spanish is the primary language.