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Spanish Major Requirements​

By following the list below, you will complete the course requirements for a major in Spanish. Here is the checklist in pdf form.

  • SPA 115: Second Year Spanish Part I
  • SPA 116: Second Year Spanish Part II
  • SPA 213: Written Spanish (213 is the prerequisite for 215, 233, 243 and 244)**
  • SPA 214: Oral Communication in Spanish (replaces the previous requirement of SPA 223, no longer offered, and is a prerequisite for 243/244)
  • SPA 215: Introduction to Spanish Linguistics
  • SPA 233: Introduction to Hispanic Literature

AND

Choose 1 class from Group 1
Choose 1 class from Group 2
Choose 3 classes from Group 3

Group 1 - (prerequisite 213 or 214)

  • SPA 243: Cultura Espanola
  • SPA 244: Cultura Hispanoamericana

Group 2 -  (prerequisite 233)

  • SPA 323: Spanish Literature: Medieval and Renaissance
  • SPA 324: Spanish Literature: 18th Century to the Present Day
  • SPA 326: Spanish American Literature: Foundations to Late 19th Century
  • SPA 327: Spanish American Literature: Late 19th Century To Present Day

Group 3

  • SPA 305: Current Topics in Hispanic Civilization and Culture (prerequisite 243 or 244)
  • SPA 310: Spanish Syntax (prerequisite 215)
  • SPA 311: Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (prerequisite 215)
  • SPA 336: Selected Topics in Spanish-American Literature (prerequisite 233)
  • SPA 337: Selected Topics in Peninsular Spanish Literature (prerequisite 233)
  • SPA 360: Studies in Spanish Linguistics (prerequisite 215)
  • SPA 370: Topics in Spanish Pedagogy (prerequisite 215)
  • SPA 385: Topics in Hispanic Literature (prerequisite 233)

AP credit in Spanish Language

  • An AP score of 3 counts toward SPA 112
  • An AP score of 4 counts toward SPA 112 and 115
  • An AP score of 5 counts toward SPA 115 and 116

AP credit in Spanish Literature

  • An AP score of 3, 4, or 5 counts toward SPA 233

Honors

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LAN) strongly encourages LAN majors to apply to and participate in the Honors Program. The Honors Program provides unique opportunities for academic and extracurricular engagement. In addition, it enhances students' resumes and provides them with experiences which will benefit them in their futures.

Honors students interested in Departmental Honors should plan to achieve this beginning their junior year. Learn more about Departmental Honors.

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