Spanish

major minor

Program at a Glance

Degree(s)

Bachelor of Arts

College(s)/School(s)

College of Arts and Humanities

Department(s)

Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

Explore the beauty and complexity of the language and culture of Spain and the over 30 Latin American countries. Explore film, literature, and culture in our unique program that combines coursework in English with advanced Spanish classes. Build your language proficiency while deepening your cultural understanding. A study-abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country can enhance your education through linguistic immersion and firsthand knowledge of the culture. Gain valuable research, communication, and critical thinking skills while celebrating the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.

Degree Requirements

Spanish

Students majoring in Spanish who complete all requirements earn the degree of BA, General Foreign Languages.

Modern Languages Core

Select one:
- MLAN 203 - International Folktales in English Translation
- MLAN 205 - The Novel in English Translation
- MLAN 206 - The Drama in English Translation
- MLAN 207 - International Cinema
MLAN 310 - Texts in Context
MLAN 490W - Capstone Course in Modern Languages

Major and Elective Studies

SPAN 301 - Grammar and Composition
Select one:
- SPAN 303 - Spanish in the Digital Age
- SPAN 314 - Business Spanish
- SPAN 321 - Techniques of Translation and Interpretation
- SPAN 330 - Spanish in the Community
Select two:
- SPAN 303 - Spanish in the Digital Age
- SPAN 314 - Business Spanish
- SPAN 321 - Techniques of Translation and Interpretation
Select one:
- SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish Conversation
- SPAN 308 - Conversation via Cinema
  (except native speakers who choose a 300-400 level SPAN elective)
Select two:
- SPAN 351 - Exploring Identities: Approaches to the Spanish-Speaking Worlds
- SPAN 352 - Power and Resistance: Approaches to the Spanish-Speaking Worlds
- SPAN 353 - Beyond Borders: Approaches to the Spanish-Speaking Worlds
- SPAN 354 - Urban and Natural Spaces: Approaches to the Spanish-Speaking Worlds
Select one:
- SPAN 471 - Hispanic Visual Culture and the Arts [formerly SPAN 361, equivalent]
- SPAN 472 - Hispanic Popular Culture [formerly SPAN 362, equivalent]
- SPAN 473 - Hispanic Literature and Social Issues [formerly SPAN 363, equivalent]
Choose three additional electives

Spanish minor

MLAN 308 - Cross Cultural Awareness
18 credits in Spanish above the 100 level, at least 12 of which must be on the 300 level or higher, with no grades below C-. No specific Spanish courses are required.
- SPAN 101 - Beginning Spanish I
- SPAN 102 - Beginning Spanish II
- SPAN 195 - Special Topics
- SPAN 200 - Effective Communication in Spanish
- SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
- SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
- SPAN 295 - Special Topics
- SPAN 301 - Grammar and Composition
- SPAN 302 - Advanced Spanish Conversation
- SPAN 303 - Advanced Grammar & Composition
- SPAN 303 - Advanced Grammar and Composition [Formerly SPAN 303W, not equivalent]
- SPAN 308 - Conversation via Cinema
- SPAN 314 - Business Spanish
- SPAN 321 - Techniques of Translation and Interpretation
- SPAN 330 - Spanish in the Community
- SPAN 351 - Exploring Identities: Approaches to the Spanish-Speaking Worlds
- SPAN 352 - Power and Resistance: Approaches to the Spanish-Speaking Worlds
- SPAN 353 - Beyond Borders: Approaches to the Spanish-Speaking Worlds
- SPAN 354 - Urban and Natural Spaces: Approaches to the Spanish-Speaking Worlds
- SPAN 370 - CNU Seminar Abroad
- SPAN 395 - Special Topics
- SPAN 471 - Hispanic Visual Culture and the Arts [formerly SPAN 361, equivalent]
- SPAN 471 - Hispanic Visual Culture and the Arts
- SPAN 472 - Hispanic Popular Culture [formerly SPAN 362, equivalent]
- SPAN 473 - Hispanic Literature and Social Issues [formerly SPAN 363, equivalent]
- SPAN 490 - Practicum
- SPAN 495 - Special Topics

Course Catalog

Career Options

Spanish Teacher
Translator/Interpreter
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
International Relations Specialist
Travel and Tourism Industry