2009-2010 University Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
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Spanish major leading to BA degree


A major in Spanish leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree requires demonstrated proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and completion of at least 31 credits as follows:

  1. SPAN 215, 220, and 240
  2. Two additional 200-level courses in Spanish
  3. Five Spanish courses numbered 300 or above, as follows.
    1. One course on literature of Spanish America chosen from SPAN 340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350, and 398
    2. One course on literature of Spain chosen from SPAN 320, 322, 324, 326, 328, and 397
    3. One additional course in literature chosen from SPAN 320, 322, 324, 326, 328, 340, 342, 344, 346, 348, 350, 397, and 398
    4. Two additional Spanish courses numbered 300 or above

The department strongly encourages majors to include at least one course each from the following areas: Spanish-American, Medieval or Renaissance Peninsular (320, 322 and, when appropriate, 397) and Modern Peninsular (324, 326, 328 and, when appropriate, 397).

The department strongly recommends a study-abroad experience of at least one semester, and preferably one academic year, in a Spanish-speaking country.