Spanish A.B.
A major in Spanish requires that students complete the following trajectory. Students must move forward after completing the requirements at a given level.
Spanish majors are required to study abroad for at least one semester in a program that has been approved by the university and the department. The study abroad semester may be completed at any point in the above trajectory and includes the following requirements. Additional credits from abroad may be applied to general studies requirements, another major, or a minor as appropriate, or used as elective credit for graduation. Consult with the Spanish section head regarding where experimental courses numbered 37X can be counted with approval in the major.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required Courses: 4 sh
| SPN 222 | CONTEMPORARY CONVERSATIONS | 4 sh |
| SPN 071 | SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION | 0 |
SPN 222: waived for students who place at the 300-level.
Topics in Hispanic Culture and Spanish Language: 8 sh
Select two courses at the SPN 300-349 level both taken on campus.
| SPN 313 | HUMAN MIGRATIONS | 4 sh |
| SPN 314 | US-SPANISH-AMERICAN RELATIONS | 4 sh |
| SPN 315 | EXPLORING IDENTITY IN THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 316 | SPANISH SPEAKING CULTURES THROUGH FILM | 4 sh |
| SPN 318 | ADVANCED SPANISH IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 320 | READING TEXTS, READING LIFE | 4 sh |
| SPN 330 | TODAY'S SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD THROUGH MEDIA | 4 sh |
| SPN 333 | DEFINING MOMENTS OF THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 335 | LATINOS IN THE U.S.: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE | 4 sh |
| SPN 341 | STRUCTURES OF SPANISH LANGUAGE | 4 sh |
| SPN 343 | BEYOND GOOGLE TRANSLATE: SPANISH TRANSLATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY | 4 sh |
Topics in Linguistic and Textual Interpretations: 8 sh
Select two courses at the SPN 350-399 level, both taken on campus.
| SPN 352 | DETECTIVE FICTION | 4 sh |
| SPN 353 | TEXT, CULTURE AND MEDIA | 4 sh |
| SPN 355 | CONQUESTS, CLASHES AND TRANSITIONS | 4 sh |
| SPN 356 | TEXTS AND SOCIAL CHANGE | 4 sh |
| SPN 357 | (RE)PRESENTATIONS OF SOCIO-POLITICAL CONFLICTS | 4 sh |
| SPN 358 | IN SEARCH OF IDENTITY | 4 sh |
| SPN 359 | COLONIAL ENCOUNTERS | 4 sh |
| SPN 360 | VOICES OF IDENTITY THROUGH SPANISH PHONETICS | 4 sh |
| SPN 361 | LANGUAGE IN CULTURAL CONTEXT | 4 sh |
| SPN 362 | RACE, CLASS AND GENDER | 4 sh |
| SPN 363 | GENDER AND SEXUALITY | 4 sh |
| SPN 381 | INTERNSHIP | 1-4 sh |
| SPN 399 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 2-4 sh |
Topics in Cultural History and Intellectual Thought: 8 sh
Select two courses at the SPN 400- 499 level, both taken on campus.
| SPN 450 | INNOVATION AND SOCIAL PROTEST IN THEATRE | 4 sh |
| SPN 451 | WOMEN'S WRITING IN THE HISPANIC WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 452 | TRENDS IN 20TH AND 21st CENTURY NARRATIVE | 4 sh |
| SPN 453 | REALISMO MAGICO OR REAL MARAVILLOSO | 4 sh |
| SPN 454 | EATING THROUGH THE PAGES: FOOD IN CONTEMPORARY TEXTS | 4 sh |
| SPN 455 | RELIGION, IDOLATRY AND CONQUEST: FROM MEDIEVAL SPAIN TO THE NEW WORLD | 4 sh |
Study Abroad Preparation and Reflection: 4 sh
The sequence of courses, WLC 301, WLC 302, WLC 303, is designed to help you prepare, reflect on, and process your required study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country. You must enroll in the 1-credit WLC 301 the semester BEFORE you study abroad, the 1-credit WLC 302 (online) WHILE you are studying abroad, and the 2-credit WLC 303 the semester AFTER you return from study abroad.
Study Abroad Electives: 8-12 sh
A maximum of 3 courses (12 sh) taught in Spanish can be counted from the semester study abroad. Courses must be pre-approved by the Spanish section and the Registrar.
An internship in Spanish is strongly encouraged, and up to 4 sh of internship credit can count as elective credit for the Spanish major. Internship must have pre-approval by a faculty mentor at Elon and by the department.
Total Credit Hours: 40-44
Program Outcomes
Language Proficiency
1. Oral expression and listening comprehension: Advanced Low (ACTFL)
2. Written expression and reading comprehension: Advanced Mid (ACTFL)
Research and Critical Thinking
1. Critically considers issue/problem being researched. Demonstrates sophistication in the analysis of different sides of an issue and uses appropriate, relevant and compelling texts to articulate ideas that show a deep understanding of complex ideas.
2. Using credible and relevant sources develops a sophisticated and coherent analysis and synthesis. Critically evaluates and thoroughly questions the viewpoints expressed by experts in those sources.
3. Conducts in-depth research in the target language, following field-appropriate disciplinary standards. 4. Identifies core issues of given topics (based on cultural products, such as literature, film, historical texts, journalistic texts, visual art), researches those issues and engages in substantive analysis.
Independently connects and interrelates his/her learning to previous studies within and outside the discipline.
Intercultural Competency
1. Demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the complexity of another culture’s history, politics, communication styles, economy, beliefs and practices. Demonstrates a nuanced understanding of how another culture’s perspectives are shaped by the elements above and shapes those elements.
2. Articulates insights into their own cultural rules, judgments and biases learned through their interactions with culturally different others.
3. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of and ability to ask complex questions about cultural perspectives revealed by differences in communication: grammar, vocabulary, syntax, nonverbal. Is able to manage appropriately some cultural conventions within a variety of contexts.