The minor in Spanish Language and Literatures offers students the opportunity to master skills of language acquisition and textual analysis while developing multicultural awareness of the diversity inherent in Spanish-speaking communities. Our program prepares students to think critically, and allows them to gain knowledge of literary and cultural expressions of Latin America, Spain, and the Latino/a and Hispanic communities in the United States.
Curriculum
Requirements
The minor requires six courses in Spanish excluding SPAN 101 Spanish I through SPAN 104 Spanish IV. Students normally take:
Course List
Code |
Title |
Hours |
SPAN 250 | Composition & Conversation I | 3 |
or SPAN 252 | Composition & Conversation: Native Speakers |
SPAN 251 | Composition & Conversation II | 3 |
or SPAN 253 | Advanced Composition & Conversation: Native Speakers |
SPAN 270 | Introduction to Critical Analysis in Spanish 1 | 3 |
SPAN 271 | Introduction to Iberian Literature and Culture | 3 |
or SPAN 272 | Introduction to Spanish American Literature and Culture |
1 | 6 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Undergraduate Policies and Procedures
Please see Undergraduate Policies and Procedures for academic policies that supersede those of academic units within the University.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Show proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading and writing skills
- Develop and sustain a coherent argument in both oral and written Spanish
- Demonstrate knowledge of content areas (literary movements, linguistics, grammar, etc.)
- Understand the principal characteristics which define diverse Hispanic histories and cultures
- Trace change over time in literary styles and cultural values
- Examine and interpret numerous literary texts in order to better comprehend the representations of cultural identity and make cross-cultural, intercultural connections
- Establish connections between literature, film, and history in the Spanish-speaking world
- Attain better cultural competency
- Foster a lifelong interest and enthusiasm for Spanish-speaking cultural production