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The Spanish Language and Cultures minor combines Spanish language skills with a general knowledge of the cultural, historical and political context of Spanish America.
Students who demonstrate use of the language as native speakers or at an advanced level of proficiency (four or higher on the ACTFL scale) are not required to take the language classes. These students should take an additional 10 credits from List B; *These classes may not be used for both lists.
- TSPAN 301 Spanish Grammar and Lexicon
- TSPAN 302 Spanish Conversation
- TSPAN 303 Spanish Stylistics and Composition
- TSPAN 315 Business Communication in Spanish
- TSPAN 335 Hispanic Linguistics
- TSPAN 345 Spanish for Community Engagement
- TSPAN 348 Writing and the Research Process
- TSPAN 351 Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies*
- TSPAN 352 Introduction to Hispanic Cultural Studies*
- TSPAN 374 Hispanic Culture Through Film*
- TSPAN 388 Contemporary United States Latino/a Literature*
- TSPAN 393 Foreign Study
- TSPAN 425 Advanced Communication Skills
- TSPAN 430 Translation Techniques and Practices
- TSPAN 451 Hispanic Women Writers*
- TSPAN 480 Contemporary Spanish Culture*
*These classes may not be used for both lists.
- TSPAN 299 Foreign Study - Intermediate
- TSPAN 335 Hispanic Linguistics
- TSPAN 348 Writing and the Research Process
- TSPAN 351 Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies*
- TSPAN 352 Introduction to Hispanic Cultural Studies*
- TSPAN 361 Mexican Film
- TSPAN 371 The Hispanic Caribbean
- TSPAN 374 Hispanic Culture Through Film*
- TSPAN 376 Hispanic Film Directors
- TSPAN 388 Contemporary United States Latino/a Literature*
- TSPAN 393 Foreign Study
- TSPAN 420 Advanced Spanish Grammar
- TSPAN 451 Hispanic Women Writers*
- TSPAN 464 Mexican Literature and Culture
- TSPAN 480 Contemporary Spanish Culture*
- TSPAN 496 Experiential Learning in Spanish
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Banking
- Community Services
- Education
- Government
- International Business
- Law
- Post-graduate Studies
- Public Health
- Social Work
- Travel Industry
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To declare a Spanish Language and Cultures minor, you must have earned a minimum of 45 credits and declared a major. Declare the minor by completing the Request to Declare/Change a Major or Minor form and submitting it to the Office of the Registrar.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
For a Spanish Language and Cultures minor, you must complete 25 credits. All courses in the minor must be completed with a cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Note: Spanish Language and Cultures major students cannot minor in Spanish Language and Cultures.