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, 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 Global Education Office and Spanish faculty before departure to arrange for program approval and transfer of credit and detailed study away requirements. Students seeking to major must meet with Modern Language faculty for pre-approval and additional proficiency requirements. 

New students who have had no prior Spanish should register for IHSP-101 Elementary Spanish I. Students with one year of successful high school study or one college semester should register for IHSP-102 Elementary Spanish II. Students with three or more high school years or two college semesters should register for SP-201 Spanish and Social Change. Students placing in SP-201 Spanish and Social Change may take SP-360 Fascism in Spain/HGS-360 Fascism in Spain or IIHGS-256 Memory & Milit. Lat. Amer./IISP-256 Memory & Milit. Lat. Amer. as a substitution for IHSP-102. Students must consult Spanish faculty to find the most appropriate level.

Integrative Studies Requirements

40 credits minimum

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major Requirements (40 credits)
IHSP-102	Elementary Spanish II (Spanish majors who can waive IHSP-102 due to higher level skills can substitute HGS-360 or HGS/IIHGS-256.)	4
SP-201	Spanish and Social Change	4
SP-315	Cultures of Spain	4
SP-316	Latin American Cultures	4
SP-325	Intro Spanish Literature	4
SP-350	Study in Spain Or Latin Amer	12
SP-410	Adv Spanish Grammar	4
SP-495	Seminar	4
Total Credits		40

Electives

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

Degree Requirements

120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level

Upon completion of the Spanish B.A. degree, students will be able to:

• Speak and write in Spanish on a variety of current cultural topics, demonstrating a level of "Advanced-Low" on the proficiency scale established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (see www.actfl.org )
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the geography and culture of countries where the language is spoken, and of Spain and Latin America's historical and contemporary position in the modern world.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, summarize, and discuss literary features of short stories, fairy tales, essays, poetry, and plays with fluency.
• Develop the ability to clearly contrast Spanish and American cultural values surrounding such topics as education, ethnicity, gender, history, and the natural environment.