This major allows students to acquire an active command of written and spoken Spanish, with a knowledge of historical and contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world. It is designed to complement programs such as Film Studies, Management, English, History, Management, Music, and Education. Spanish majors must study in Spain or Latin America through our exchange programs or through other approved programs. Students planning to study abroad must consult with the National and International Exchange Center and Spanish faculty before departure to arrange for program approval and transfer of credit.

New students who have had no prior Spanish should register for SP 101. Students with one or two years of successful high school study or one college semester should register for SP 102. Students with three or more high school years or two college semesters should register for SP 201. Students must consult Spanish faculty to find the most appropriate level.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
The student must demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English as specified by the Language Requirement for Students with Majors in the School of Arts and Humanities. The complete policy statement is located at the beginning of the Bachelor’s Degree Programs section in this catalog. A student majoring in French satisfies this requirement by virtue of completing course requirements for the major.

(The following paragraph was clarified online 08/26/2008 by the Registrar. Printed catalog is less specific.)
Students pursuing a dual major in Education will refer to the appropriate Education option. Also, students seeking teacher certification in French or Spanish, or Elementary Education majors whose second major is in French or Spanish are required to take and pass the Praxis II Content Knowledge Test before they begin student teaching as well as the Official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). The (OPI) must be completed no later than 30 days following the student’s return from study abroad.

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS
44 credits minimum

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
(The following line was added online 06/05/2008 by the Registrar. Printed catalog is incorrect.)
48 credits

• ML 101 The World of Language
• Select one of the following courses:
  • SP 202 Intermediate Spanish II
  • An approved SP 290 Intermediate Special Topics
• SP 315 Conversation in Spanish
• SP 316 Composition in Spanish
• SP 325 Introduction to Spanish Literature SP 330 Latinos in the United States
• SP 350 Study Abroad – 12 credits during a full semester – usually four courses
• SP 405 Contemporary Spanish Usage (Prerequisite: SP 315 and SP 316)
• Select one of the following courses:
  • SP 410 Advanced Spanish Grammar
  • An approved SP 490 Advanced Special Topics
  • SP498 Independent Study
• SP 495 Seminar

ELECTIVES
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
120 credits

Updated: January 30, 2006