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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in Spanish are expected to:

• Write, listen and converse proficiently about Spanish and Latin-American literary works, movements, and genres about the civilizations of Spain, Latin-American and the Spanish-speaking world;
  
• Master reading comprehension, terminology and basic research tools appropriate to literary and cultural analysis;
  
• Demonstrate language proficiency through standardized examinations;
  
• Engage in rational, civil discourse in a manner respectful of others and the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.
  

Major, Bachelor of Arts—minor required
(33 hours)
A student, in consultation with the undergraduate adviser, may choose to focus on a specialized area of Spanish.

Basic Spanish

• SPAN 351, 352, 367, 368, 371, 377, 378 (21)
• Electives at the 400 level (12)

Latin American Culture Studies emphasis
An interdisciplinary planned curriculum of studies on Latin America.

• SPAN 270, 352, 377, 378, 401; HIST 310; POLS 355 (21)
• 12 additional hours:
  
  • One from: HIST 309, 311, 411, 413
  • One from: GEOG 349; ETHN 310
  • Two from: SPAN 368, 431, 481, 482, 488, 489

Students choosing the Latin American culture studies emphasis must fulfill the Spanish language requirement by completing Spanish at the 351 level or demonstrate competency in the Spanish language—e.g., by completing intensive Spanish language and culture courses through the summer abroad program in Mexico.

Minor (21 hours)

• SPAN 270, 351, 352 (9)
• SPAN 367 or 371 (3)
• SPAN 368, 377 or 378 (3)
• Electives with one course at 400 level (6)