Individuals who can speak, read, and write in Spanish as well as those who have familiarity with cultural histories and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world gain access to opportunities, both personal and professional, due to their knowledge. A minor in Spanish clearly affords students with unique benefits, from invitations to work, study, and travel abroad, to frequently earning higher salaries than their monolingual counterparts upon graduation.
Minor in Spanish
Spanish is the fourth most spoken language in the world, with over 500 million speakers.
From left to right, Prof. Gladys Varona-Lacey, Prof. Enrique González-Conty, Hayley Armstrong, '24; Prof. Camilo Malagón, Prof. Maria DiFrancesco, Gavin Ruddy, '24, Prof. Annette Levine
HOW CAN A STUDENT COMPLETE A MINOR?
The Spanish minor consists of 20 credits in Spanish courses, with at least 8 credits at the 300-level or above. While true beginners can start with SPAN 10100, students are invited to begin the minor at whatever level is right for them.
The department encourages students to select from a wide range of offerings that changes every semester. Students who choose to study abroad in Spanish-speaking countries may also wish to use credits earned for the minor.
We strongly recommend students consult with their Spanish minor advisors or the department chair for specific guidance.
Courtesy of the DWLLC.
Courtesy of the DWLLC.
Recently offered courses:
| SPAN 10100 | Elementary Spanish I |
| SPAN 10200 | Elementary Spanish II |
| SPAN 20000 | Intermediate Spanish |
| SPAN 27900 | Introduction to Latino/a/x Literature |
| SPAN 30200 | Teatro: Performance and Production |
| SPAN 31800 | Imagining Spain: Representations of Spain in Film, TV, and Graphic Media |
| SPAN 32100 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition |
| SPAN 32300 | Conversation: Contemporary Issues |
| SPAN 32500 | Experiencing Hispanic Literature |
| SPAN 33400 | Teatro: From the Page to the Stage |
| SPAN 33800 | Introduction to Latin American Literature |
| SPAN 34000 | Latin Lovers: Sexuality and Gender in Literature, Film, and Pop Culture |
| SPAN 35500 | Spanish Translation in Practice |