Spanish Major

The Spanish program is designed to foster students’ linguistic development and to provide a broad knowledge of Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Latino cultures. Language courses emphasize communicative competence, but all skill areas (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are developed. Technology and multimedia tools (DVDs and Internet sources) enhance language learning. The program also offers courses in literature, culture and civilization, film, special topics, phonetics, and Spanish for the professions. Students are trained to think critically about language and culture. Courses incorporate textual and linguistic analysis, as well as the examination of the social, cultural, and historical context of the given country or countries. Study abroad opportunities are available. For further information on the program or on placement into Spanish courses, please contact Professor Mark Mascia.

Program Requirements

Required Courses for Major

SP 201/202	Advanced Spanish Composition & Grammar I and II	3 CR each
SP 397	Spanish Major Portfolio	1

SP 201/202: For students placed into courses above this level, the required 34 credits will be completed through more advanced coursework.

Electives

Three courses in Spanish literature: one in Peninsular literature, one in Latin American literature, and one in either

Three courses in culture, civilization, and contemporary issues: one dealing with Spain, one dealing with Latin America, and one with either

Three Spanish electives beyond the 200 level