Spanish, B.A.

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As a Spanish Major, you will develop your speaking, listening, and communication skills as a Spanish speaker. You will gain a better understanding of perspectives and experiences of Spanish speaking cultures.

University Studies Program Requirements

The University Studies Program 2015

FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
COM 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3

Tracks

The undergraduate degree in Spanish has two tracks for students to select: Culture, Literature, and Cinema Track or Language-Linguistics Track.

There are multiple entry points into the major depending on previous Spanish language experience. Students should consult a Modern and Classical Languages advisor about the appropriate placement and credit-by-exam options.

A language major usually requires 30-31 semester hours of work in a single language beyond 2030. To include a language option in the humanities/fine arts interdisciplinary program, students must complete at least 12 hours above the 2030 level.

Spanish offers two major tracks:

Spanish B.A. : Culture, Literature, and Cinema Track

Spanish B.A. : Language-Linguistics Track

Prerequisites for both Spanish Tracks

SPAN 1010 - First Year Spanish I Credits: 4
SPAN 1020 - First Year Spanish II Credits: 4
SPAN 2030 - Second Year Spanish I Credits: 4

Language and Linguistics Track

Requirements
SPAN 2040 - Second Year Spanish II Credits: 4
SPAN 3030 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers Credits: 3
OR
SPAN 3050 - Third Year Spanish I Credits: 3
SPAN 3060 - Third Year Spanish II Credits: 3
SPAN 3140 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
SPAN 3300 - Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics Credits: 3
SPAN 4080 - Spanish Advanced Grammar Credits: 3
OR
SPAN 4090 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology Credits: 3
PLUS 12 hours of electives from the following:
SPAN 3040 - Spanish Conversation Credits: 3
SPAN 3070 - Intensive Spanish Abroad Credits: 3
SPAN 3080 - Spanish Language in the USA Credits: 3
SPAN 4070 - Spanish Variation and Change Credits: 3
SPAN 4200 - Introduction to Research Credits: 3
It is possible to take one class from the following:
SPPA 3160 - Speech and Language Development Credits: 4
ANTH 4785 - Language and Racism Credits: 3
ANTH 4795 - Language Change Credits: 3

Culture, Literature, and Cinema Track

Requirements
SPAN 2040 - Second Year Spanish II Credits: 4
SPAN 2140 - Introduction to Reading Credits: 3
SPAN 3030 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers Credits: 3
OR
SPAN 3050 - Third Year Spanish I Credits: 3
SPAN 3100 - Survey of Spanish Literature Credits: 3
OR
SPAN 3110 - Survey of Contemporary Spanish Literature Credits: 3
OR
SPAN 3120 - Survey of Spanish American Literature Credits: 3
SPAN 3140 - Introduction to Literature Credits: 3
SPAN 3300 - Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics Credits: 3
PLUS 12 hours of electives from the following:
SPAN 3040 - Spanish Conversation Credits: 3
SPAN 3200 - Spanish Culture and Civilization Credits: 3
SPAN 3220 - Spanish-American Cultures in Context Credits: 3
SPAN 3070 - Intensive Spanish Abroad Credits: 3
SPAN 4200 - Introduction to Research Credits: 3