Spanish, B.A.

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A major normally consists of at least nine courses beyond SPN-201 and usually includes:

SPN-215 Composition and Conversation
Students placing beyond SPN-215 will typically complete SPN-305 instead and must complete an additional course numbered 300 or greater in the discipline.
SPN-270 Introduction to Literary Analysis

two civilization courses:

two language or linguistics courses:

one literature survey course:

one more literature course numbered between 410 and 475 in Spanish, and one additional course numbered 400 or greater in the discipline.

Further considerations

All majors must enroll in at least one course in their major language during both their junior and senior years. All majors are also strongly encouraged to participate in a study away program before their senior year.

Teaching in Secondary Schools

Students seeking a career in secondary school teaching must complete a major in the field to obtain a teacher certification. They may take advantage of the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) graduate program. Please consult with the Education Department.