As of Fall 2026, this minor is no longer accepting students.

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.

Related Programs

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
Required Courses
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
Two SPAN 300-Level Courses 1		6
Total Hours		18

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Students who are fluent in the language may begin the sequence at the 270-level with the Spanish Undergraduate Program Director's permission.  Students would be required to take two additional SPAN 300-level courses in order to meet the minimum 18 credit hours.

Undergraduate Policies and Procedures

Please see Undergraduate Policies and Procedures for academic policies that supersede those of academic units within the University.

Learning Outcomes

• 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