Spanish

Study Spanish for a Better World!

We are dedicated to helping students form strong oral and written communication skills in both Spanish and Portuguese — and to developing students’ capacity for critical thinking and cultural literacy. Our department offers a rich undergraduate program that allows for the study of the literature, language, and cultures of the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds from a broad range of perspectives: film studies, gender studies, creative writing, history, and more.

ELIGIBILITY

A minimum 2.0 GPA is required for all courses in this minor. Courses must be taken for a grade (not credit/no-credit). Students planning to take this minor should consult with the chief departmental adviser.

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Curriculum and Courses

Among the requirements for the Spanish major are courses in language skills as well as courses in Latin American and Peninsular Spanish literature and linguistics. These courses provide the broadest possible exposure to the many aspects of Hispanic language and civilization, from the medieval epic of the Cid through Cervantes and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and such contemporary writers as García Lorca, Borges, Isabel Allende, Rosario Castellanos, and García Márquez.

SPN 317 Business Spanish
SPN 322 Hispanics and Healthcare
SPN 331 Spanish for Community Work
SPN 351 Historical Perspectives on Current Issues
SPN 361 Marginalized Voices

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