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
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 | 3 |
SPAN 271 | Introduction to Iberian Literature and Culture | 3 |
or SPAN 272 | Introduction to Spanish American Literature and Culture |
| 6 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Students who are fluent in the language may begin the sequence at the 270-level with the chairperson's permission.
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 principle 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