Major Requirements
The requirements for a major in Spanish are 32 credits above SPAN 112 Spanish to Engage the World II:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Courses | ||
| SPAN 211 | Intercultural Connections in Spanish I | 4 |
| SPAN 212 | Intercultural Connections in Spanish II | 4 |
| SPAN 311 | Spanish Composition & Grammar | 4 |
| SPAN 312 | Conversation and Film in the Hispanic World | 4 |
| Additional Credits | ||
| 16 additional credits in the following courses | 16 | |
| Appreciating Hispanic Literature | ||
| Business Spanish | ||
| Introduction to Translation | ||
| Spanish for Health Professions | ||
| The Culture of Spain | ||
| Latin American Historical and Cultural Perspectives | ||
| Cooperative Education at the Concordia Language Villages | ||
| Topics in Latin American Lit | ||
| Topics in Spanish Literature | ||
| Hispanic Women Writers | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
- A minimum of one semester of study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country is strongly recommended.
The following are suggested supporting courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HISP/GS 210 | Introduction to Latin American Studies | 4 |
| HISP 311 | U.S.-Latin American Relations | 4 |
| HISP 320 | Mexican American Border Studies | 4 |
Students seeking licensure to teach Spanish must also take either SPAN 343 The Culture of Spain or SPAN 344 Latin American Historical and Cultural Perspectives and fulfill the requirements for a major in education. For additional information about teaching Spanish, see the chair of world languages and cultures or the chair of education.
K-8 World Language and Culture Endorsement License: Students majoring in elementary education have the option of completing an add-on endorsement in one of the five world languages. Each add-on endorsement program prepares students to be recommended for licensure in that world language in grades K-8. Each add-on endorsement requires a separate application for licensure. All students must attain the intermediate-high level of oral proficiency.
Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree. See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.