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Spanish The Field The Spanish major offers courses in literature, linguistics, culture, and civilization. The literature courses emphasize not only literary analysis, but also give insights into the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples. All the department's courses also develop language skills. As a complement to the Spanish major, students can obtain a Certificate in Latin American Studies or International Relations, as well as a concentration in other areas. The department sponsors a Summer Program in Salamanca (Spain), a Semester in Spain Program at the University of Oviedo and at Centro CEGRI in Granada, and a January Program in Cuernavaca (Mexico). Students may also participate in exchange programs in Cuenca (Ecuador), and Bogot (Colombia), as well as in many other Spanish-speaking countries. Both majors and minors are encouraged to attend these programs or to participate in other semester or academic year programs in Spain or Spanish America. The Major The undergraduate major in Spanish consists of 36 credits. None of these credits may be taken Pass/Fail, and a grade of "C" or better must be obtained in each course. Entering students who wish to major in Spanish and are at the intermediate level are urged to take SPAN 246, an intensive course that enables them to begin the major the following semester. I. Pre-major Preparation (9 credits) 311 Advanced Grammar 319 Introduction to Literary Analysis 378 Spanish Phonetics II. Major Core (12 credits) Choose two of the following four: 320 Literature of Spain I 321 Literature of Spain II 322 Literature of Spanish America I 323 Literature of Spanish America II and 415 Culture and Civilization of Spain or 417 Culture and Civilization of Latin America and 470 General View of Hispanic Linguistics
III. To complete the major in Spanish, the student is required to take four upper-level courses. Two of these courses may be taken in areas related to the major (History, Anthropology, Art, etc.). Courses within the Spanish Department must be at the 400 level or above; courses outside the department must be at the 300 level or above. Spanish 465 Business Spanish does not qualify as an upper-level course. All upper-level courses must be chosen with the adviser's approval. IV. The University Junior Year Writing requirement. Career Opportunities The career possibilities resulting from a major in Spanish are varied. In addition to teaching at the secondary level, students may prepare themselves for careers in the areas of government service, law, international business, social work, translation and interpreting, journalism, etc., all of which need qualified speakers of Spanish. With these possibilities in mind, students are urged to consult the Department as soon as possible to plan wise choices of related courses. The Minor The minor in Spanish consists of 15 credits, at least six of which must be taken in the Department. None of these credits may be taken Pass/Fail, and a grade of C or better must be earned in each course. (3 cr) 311 Advanced Grammar (3 cr) Choice of one: 301 Conversation I, 302 Conversation II, 312 Composition, 378 Phonetics, 465 Business Spanish (6 cr) Choice of two: 320, 321, 322, 323 (3 cr) One upper-level elective, 330 or above (except 319, 378, 465), chosen with the adviser. (This course must be taught in Spanish.) Note: Students must declare the minor in the department as soon as they begin working towards it. Spanish | Courses
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