Description of the Spanish Program 2008-2009
Course lists from previous catalogs are available at the Registration Services Catalog page.
All Majors require the 15-credit Spanish Core to be completed prior to enrollment in upper-division electives.
Spanish Core
SPAN 254 Intermediate Spanish I 3 cr
SPAN 255 Intermediate Spanish II 3 cr
SPAN 270 Spanish Conversation and Composition 3 cr
SPAN 375 Spanish for the Professions 3 cr
SPAN 385 Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 cr
A maximum of nine credits earned from independent study and/or foreign travel may be applied to the Major. Students who desire foreign language credit for foreign study and/or exchange programs must have prior approval from the Department of Communication Arts, Languages, and Literature. Spanish credit for foreign study will be granted only to students who participate in formal study abroad programs sponsored by institutions accredited in the United States.
Spanish Major: Standard Program
A minimum of 36 credits is required, including the 15-credit Spanish Core and the following:
SPAN 494 Capstone Experience 3 cr
Six of the following:
SPAN 340 Spanish Civilization and Culture 3 cr
SPAN 341 Latin American Civilization and Culture 3 cr
SPAN 370 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition 3 cr
SPAN 460 Hispanic Literature: Drama 3 cr
SPAN 460 Hispanic Literature: Poetry 3 cr
SPAN 460 Hispanic Literature: Prose 3 cr
SPAN 475 Advanced Spanish for the Professions 3 cr
K-12 Licensure Emphasis
A minimum of 36 credits is required including the 15-credit Spanish Core and the following. In addition, students must fulfill the K-12 Licensure requirements described under Education.
SPAN 341 Latin American Civilization and Culture 3 cr
SPAN 370 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition 3 cr
SPAN 460 Hispanic Literature: Prose 3 cr
SPAN 475 Advanced Spanish for the Professions 3 cr
SPAN 494 Capstone Experience 3 cr
Two of the following:
SPAN 340 Spanish Civilization and Culture 3 cr
SPAN 460 Hispanic Literature: Drama 3 cr
SPAN 460 Hispanic Literature: Poetry 3 cr
Spanish Minor
A minimum of 18 credits beyond SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I, and SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II, including the 15-credit Spanish Core and:
One of the following:
SPAN 340 Spanish Civilization and Culture 3 cr
SPAN 341 Latin American Civilization and Culture 3 cr
SPAN 370 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition 3 cr
SPAN 460 Hispanic Literature: 3 cr
SPAN 475 Advanced Spanish for the Professions 3 cr
Capstone Course Requirement. The following course in the Spanish Major fulfills the Capstone Course Requirement: SPAN 494 Capstone Experience.