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

The Spanish major is a unitary major which is comprised of three different categories: literature, culture and civilization, and electives. The major also begins at the SP 201/202 level (Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar). 

The major is, in total, 31 credits.

Required Courses for Major

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

SP 201/202: For students placed into courses above this level, the required 31 credits will be completed through more advanced coursework.

Electives

At least one course in Spanish literature: either in Peninsular literature or in Latin American literature

At least one course in culture, civilization, and contemporary issues: one dealing with Peninsular or one dealing with Latin America

Six Spanish electives beyond the 200 level: these can include additional classes in literature as well as culture and civilization