Spanish Major
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.
Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120 credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000. More information on degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.
See Sample Plan of Study below.
Curriculum Requirements
The major in Spanish consists of 34 credits (11 courses + writing intensive) to be distributed in the following manner:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-Level (1 course, 3 credits) | 3 | |
| Span Conversations & Composition | ||
| 3000-Level (2 courses, 6 credits) | 6 | |
| Select one of the following five courses: | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Advanced Spanish in Context | ||
| Spanish Grammar & Writing Business | ||
| Spanish Grammar & Writing Medical Profession | ||
| Spanish Grammar and Writing for the Legal Professions | ||
| Select one of the following five courses: | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Cultures | ||
| Intro to Spanish Culture | ||
| Span & Lat Amer Lit & Cultures | ||
| Spanish & Lat Amer Lit & Film | ||
| Intro Topics Hispanic Cultures | ||
| 4000-Level (5 courses, 15 credits) | 15 | |
| Hispanic Literary Foundations | ||
Select any 4 courses at the 4000-level 1 | ||
| 6000-Level (3 courses + writing intensive, 10 credits) | 10 | |
| Senior Seminar | ||
Select any 2 courses at the 6000-level | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 34 | |
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Pending approval, relevant internships may count as a one-three credit elective but do not count towards the major or minor.
Sequence of Courses
All courses in the major must be taken in sequence. 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, provided written work is done in Spanish.
Native and Heritage Speakers
Native speakers of Spanish begin the major with SPAN 4060 Hispanic Literary Foundations (3 c.h.). 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 Hispanic Literary Foundations (3 c.h.), 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. Depending on the starting placement, students will take additional 3000 or 4000 level classes to complete the required number of credits for the major and minor.
Sample Plan of Study
This example plan of study for the BA in Spanish represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Language Prerequisite(s) (Courses vary based on Placement Test results) | Varies | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 16 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 2040 | Span Conversations & Composition | 3 |
| Language Prerequisite(s) (Courses vary based on Placement Test results) | Varies | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one 3000-level SPAN course (see list 1 above) | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one 3000-level SPAN course (see list 2 above) | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 13 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 4060 | Hispanic Literary Foundations | 3 |
| Select one 4000-level SPAN course | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 10 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select two 4000-level SPAN courses | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 6850 | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| Select one 4000-level SPAN course | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 7 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select two 6000-level SPAN courses | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 7 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program String and Field of Study: LABA_UG, SPAN
Native Speaker Placement Code: RS40
For more information, contact the School of Liberal Arts.