The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is dedicated to the study of languages, literatures, and cultures of Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Our department offers a wide variety of undergraduate classes, from basic language instruction in Spanish and Portuguese to upper-level courses in literature, culture, and film. Undergraduates may pursue majors and minors in Spanish and Portuguese, or a Joint Major in Spanish and Portuguese.

The major in Spanish consists of 34 credits (11 courses + writing intensive) to be distributed in the following manner:

Course List

Course ID	Title	Credits
3000-Level (3 courses, 9 credits)
Select one of the following four courses:		3
SPAN 3040	Advanced Spanish in Context 1
SPAN 3050	Spanish Grammar & Writing Business
SPAN 3060	Spanish Grammar & Writing Medical Profession
SPAN 3080	Spanish Grammar and Writing for the Legal Professions
Select one of the following three courses:		3
SPAN 3130	Introduction to Latin American Cultures
SPAN 3240	Intro to Spanish Culture
SPAN 3350	Intro Topics Hispanic Cultures
Select one of the following two courses:		3
SPAN 3270	Span & Lat Amer Lit & Cultures
SPAN 3280	Spanish & Lat Amer Lit & Film
4000-Level (5 courses, 15 credits)
SPAN 4060	Hispanic Literary Foundations 2	3
Select any 4 courses at the 4000-level 3		12
6000-Level (3 courses + writing intensive, 10 credits)
Select any 2 courses at the 6000-level		6
SPAN 6850	Senior Seminar	4
Total Credit Hours		34

¹

SPAN 3040 Advanced Spanish in Context (3 c.h.) is a prerequisite for all other 3000 level courses; it may be taken in the same semester as other 3000 level courses.

²

SPAN 4060 Hispanic Literary Foundations (3 c.h.) is a prerequisite for all other courses at the 4000-level and above. This course may be taken simultaneously with the last 3000-level course or any other 4000-level course.

³

Pending approval, relevant internships may count as a one credit elective but do not count towards the major or minor.

Sequence of Courses

All courses in the major must be taken in sequence, although two sequential classes may be taken simultaneously (except 3040 or 3050 or 3060 which are prerequisites for other courses at 3000 level).

Students may not receive credit for courses taken out of sequence.

Double Majors

Double majors must complete 31 credits (10 courses + writing intensive) in the Spanish major, with a reduction of one 6000-level course. Majors may receive credit for one course taught in English.

Native and Heritage Speakers

Native speakers of Spanish begin the major with SPAN 4060. Additionally, they complete any seven courses at the 4000 level, as well as the three requirements at the 6000 level.

Native speakers complete the minor with SPAN 4060, plus five additional 4000-level courses.

Native speakers may not enroll in courses at the 3000 level.

Heritage speakers of Spanish must meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies to determine their placement in the program.

For more information, contact the School of Liberal Arts.