Spanish

Minor - Program Requirements

Derek Kotter, M.A., Program Coordinator

J.L. Turner Leadership Center, Room 104B

Mission Statement

The mission of the Spanish program is to provide students with the opportunity to learn the Spanish language and appreciate the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples around the world.

Graduation Requirements

Some courses taken for the minor may simultaneously fulfill general education requirements. Please see the Graduation Requirements (bachelor’s degrees) section of this catalog for information on the general education program.

Students should note that the minor contributes 12-15 hours toward the required 39 hours of 3000-4000 level coursework.

Program Requirements: 24 hours

Along with the general education program and a major, students must complete the minor’s introductory and core requirements and must select program electives as indicated.

A. Introductory Requirements: 6 hours

Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 1013) – 3 hours
Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 1023) – 3 hours

B. Core Requirement: 3 hours

Intermediate Spanish I (SPAN 2033) – 3 hours

C. Program Electives (select from the following): 15 hours

Spanish Conversation (SPAN 3013) – 3 hours
Latin American Culture & Civilization (SPAN 3033) – 3 hours
Spanish Translation (SPAN 3053) – 3 hours
Introduction to Hispanic Literature (SPAN 3103) – 3 hours
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (SPAN 3133) – 3 hours
Second Language Acquisition: Spanish (SPAN 3153) – 3 hours
Special Topics in Spanish (SPAN 3803) – 3 hours
Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (SPAN 4033) – 3 hours
Spanish Phonetics & Pronunciation (SPAN 4053) – 3 hours
Advanced Grammar & Composition (SPAN 4103) – 3 hours
Study Abroad (3000-4000 level) – credit hours may vary

Exit Assessment

Students are required to take Spanish Seminar (SPAN 4901).