The program of study for the minor in Spanish consists of a minimum of 18 semester hours above the elementary level. The intermediate level of the language is a prerequisite for all upper level courses leading to the minor. To satisfy the minor requirement in Spanish, the following courses must be taken and completed with a grade of C or better:
· SPA 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I
· SPA 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II
· SPA 3301 - Spanish Composition and Grammar
· SPA 3311 - Hispanic Civilization
· SPA 3316 - Spanish Conversation and Pronunciation
Students should choose the remaining 3 semester hours from the following courses:
· SPA 3333 - Survey of Spanish Literature
· SPA 3335 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature
· SPA 3339 - Survey of Latino Literature
· SPA 4338 - Masterpieces of Afro-Hispanic Literature (3000 level literature prerequisite required)
Study Abroad Opportunities for Spanish Minors
With the approval of the department and the Office of International Programs, students may also include up to 6 semester hours of credit from study abroad programs as long as these courses are taught in Spanish and have content related to the Spanish language or the Spanish-speaking world.