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Curriculum

Spanish Major (BA) Hours
Liberal Studies Program Requirements 41-62
Missouri Statute Requirement 1-3
   
Required Support  
ENG 238 Introduction to Linguistics 3
SPAN 160 Elementary Spanish I** 3
SPAN 161 Elementary Spanish II** 3
**May be used to fulfill LSP requirements  
Bachelor of Arts Requirement  
Intermediate proficiency in ONE foreign language 0-8
SPAN 260 Intermediate Spanish I 3
SPAN 261 Intermediate Spanish II 3
   
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS 36
SPAN 340 Spanish Conversation 3
SPAN 350 Spanish Grammar and Composition 3
SPAN 353 Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3
SPAN 362 Civilization of Spain 3
OR  
SPAN 363 Latin American Civilization 3
SPAN 364 Spanish Phonetics/A Linguistic Approach 3
SPAN 450 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition 3
SPAN 460 Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature 3
SPAN 461 Survey of Latin American Literature 3
SPAN 471 Senior Seminar I: Masterpieces of Latin America 3
OR  
SPAN 472 Senior Seminar II: Masterpieces of Spain 3
   
   
Required Electives:  
Select three. Only one can be 300 level  
1.Choose one course from this section or (3 from 2nd section)  
SPAN 362 Civilization of Spain 3
SPAN 363 Latin American Civilization 3
SPAN 366 Spanish for Business 3
SPAN 380 Spanish Applied Linguistics 3
   
2.Two courses from this section must be completed. The third elective may be from this section or from the 300 level section.  
SPAN 455 Introduction to Translation 3
SPAN 456 History of the Spanish Language 3
SPAN 462 Topics in Literature 3
SPAN 463 Topics in Culture 3
   
Recommended Electives  
HIST 407 Colonial Latin America 3
HIST 408 Modern Latin America 3
   
Electives to Total 124

 

Spanish Minor Hours
   
The Spanish Minor requires the successful completion of 15 semester hours of the following courses:  
SPAN 340 Spanish Conversation 3
SPAN 350 Spanish Grammar and Composition 3
SPAN 353 Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3
   
Choose an additional 6 hours coursework in Spanish above the intermediate proficiency level. 6
   
Some of the above requirements may be satisfied by Study Abroad courses; consult with Spanish faculty for details.