MINOR IN SPANISH AND LATINO STUDIES

The Minor in Spanish and Latino Studies consists of a total of 15 credits. The student will take four required courses (12 credits) and one elective course (3 credits). Total credit hours: 15. No minimum grade but overall 2.0 in courses must be obtained.

REQUIRED COURSES (12)

SPN 2201 Spanish IV (3) AS WLE
PR: SPN 2200 or equivalent. May NOT be taken concurrently with SPN 2200. Not open to native or near-native speakers of Spanish. Continued development of basic skills in listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing of Spanish.

SPN 2240 Conversation I (3) AS WLE
PR: SPN 2201. Not open to native or near-native speakers of Spanish. For development of basic conversational skills.

SPN 3300 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition (3) AS WLE
PR: SPN 2201 or equivalent. Not open to native or near-native speakers of Spanish. A study of syntax, grammar and writing.

SPN 3520 Spanish American Civilization (3) AS WLE
PR: SPN 2201 or equivalent. Readings and discussions on the culture and civilization of Spanish America. For majors and non-majors.

ELECTIVES (3)

Any SPN or SPW 3000, 4000, or 5000 level course not listed above.

Examples of Courses students may take (list is not comprehensive):

SPN 3500 Spanish Civilization (3) AS WLE
PR: SPN 2201 or equivalent. The culture and civilization of Spain. For majors and non-majors.

SPN 3440 Spanish for Business and International Trade I (3) AS WLE
PR: SPN 2201 or equivalent. A study of vocabulary and business practices of the Spanish speaking world. Overview of cultural differences within the Spanish speaking world, with emphasis on their impact on business and international trade.

SPN 4470 Advanced Overseas Study (1-6) AS WLE
Departmental approval required. Intensive language study in Mexico.

SPN 4410 Advanced Conversation (3) AS WLE
PR: SPN 2241 or equivalent. Not open to native or near-native speakers of Spanish. Intensive practice in the formulation and expression of ideas in standard Spanish.

SPW 3030 Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies (3) AS WLE
PR: SPN 3300 or SPN 3340. Prose fiction, drama, poetry, and essay; techniques of literary analysis.