Spanish (Minor Required), B.A.

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The Spanish major provides a program of study designed to develop fluency in oral and written communication, the ability to read, understand, and analyze Hispanic literatures, and an appreciation of the cultures of Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin America. The Spanish major also prepares the student for travel and study away, for careers in international business and in government, for professions involving foreign language, and for graduate work. With a major in Spanish, students will develop their language proficiency and cultural competency, as well as a broader understanding of historical and literary contexts that will enrich their understanding of the world and enhance career opportunities.

Experiential Component

The Experiential Component (requirement of the major) can be met by successfully completing one of the following:

An approved study away program
An E-Term in Spanish

Required Major Courses (9 Credit Hours)

SPA 301 - Advanced Grammar and Composition Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 302 - Advanced Speaking and Comprehension Credit Hour(s): 3 (Speaking Intensive)
SPA 498 - Senior Thesis Credit Hour(s): 3 (to be done in the senior year)

Major Electives (Choose 21 Credit Hours from the Following List)

SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 320 - Introduction to Literature in Spanish Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 325 - Spanish Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 326 - Latin American Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 351 - Spanish Conversation Circle I Credit Hour(s): 1
SPA 352 - Spanish Conversation Circle II Credit Hour(s): 1
SPA 353 - Spanish Conversation Circle III Credit Hour(s): 1
SPA 354 - Spanish Conversation Circle IV Credit Hour(s): 1
SPA 403 - Latin American and Spanish Short Story Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 404 - Selected Topics in Hispanic Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 411 - Professional Spanish Credit Hour(s): 3
SPA 451 or 452 - Directed Study Credit Hour(s): 3

Liberal Arts Electives (Choose 6 Credit Hours from the Following List)

ECO 430 - Development Economics Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 201 - World Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 202 - World Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 210 - World Folktales and Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 401 - Literary Criticism Credit Hour(s): 3
HIS 380 - Latin American History Credit Hour(s): 3
HIS 382 - United States-Latin American Relations Credit Hour(s): 3
PSC 302 - Political Geography Credit Hour(s): 3
PSC 306 - Politics and Human Rights Credit Hour(s): 3
PSC 435 - Political Economy of Development Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 111 - Literature of the Bible Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 113 - Literature of the New Testament Credit Hour(s): 3
REL 151 - World Religions Credit Hour(s): 3

Spanish (Minor Required), B.A.

Experiential Component

Required Major Courses (9 Credit Hours)

Major Electives (Choose 21 Credit Hours from the Following List)

Liberal Arts Electives (Choose 6 Credit Hours from the Following List)

Total Credit Hours Required in Major (Minor Required): 36

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121