Spanish, Bachelor of Arts
Spanish Major Requirements
A student majoring in Spanish is expected to achieve fluency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish. Students fulfill the major by taking courses in both Latin American and Spanish Literature. The chosen program of study is to be discussed and planned with the Spanish Coordinator at the time of the declaration of the major. All courses for the major must be conducted in Spanish. A semester abroad is highly recommended for all majors at a time discussed with the Coordinator. Eleven courses, including the senior evaluation, are required (33 credits), distributed as follows:
Courses required of all majors (4):
For students coming in with fluency in Spanish (1 course):
For students coming in without fluency in Spanish (1 course):
| SPN 2023 | Speaking About Movies: Advanced Conversation in Spanish | 3 |
| OR | |
| SPN 3047 | THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING | 3 |
PLUS the following 3 courses:
| SPN 2032 | Analysis of Spanish American Literary Texts | 3 |
| SPN 3016 | Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| SPN 3020 | Spanish Civilization Past & Present | 3 |
Elective Courses (total of 6 required)
3 courses in Spanish Literature selected from the following:
3 courses in Latin American Literature selected from the following:
Senior Evaluation:
Taken in Fall or Spring of senior year, in this course students write a thesis, in Spanish, on a cultural or literary topic approved by the Spanish Coordinator.