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SPANISH

These fields of study are sponsored by the Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. See also Italian (page 161) and Portuguese (page 177). A Study Abroad program is also available (page 137).

MAJOR IN SCIENCES AND LETTERS CURRICULUM

Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 47-53 hours including 28 hours in Spanish beyond 104 (excluding SPAN 200)

General education: The LAS General Education requirements (see page 130) are set up so that students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements. The exceptions to this are the Campus Composition II and the Western Cultures requirements which must also be completed.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: To be considered for departmental distinction, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade-point average and fulfill special additional requirements. See the department's honors adviser.

HOURS
REQUIREMENTS

3
SPAN 210-Practical Review of Spanish

3
SPAN 214-Spanish Compositon

6
SPAN 225 and 227-Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature, I and II

3
SPAN 240-Culture of Spain, or the indicated substitutions for the Culture of Spanish America

3
SPAN 250-Spanish Literature, I: Major Works and Writers or SPAN 252-Spanish Literature, II: Major Works and Writers

3
SPAN 254-Spanish American Literature, I: Major Works and Writers or SPAN 256-Spanish American Literature, II: Major Works and Writers

3
SPAN 260-Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics

Students who wish honors in Spanish must enroll in SPAN 291

8
Courses above the 100 level, chosen by the student in consultation with the adviser, may include course work from the following groups: language (including linguistics), culture, literature, Spanish for industry and commerce, translation/interpretation. Literature courses in English will not count towards the major, except for SPAN 242 or 244, taken as a substitute for a departmental Spanish American culture course.

15-21
Supporting course work or a minor¹ in a related area of study, which will be chosen by the student and approved by the adviser. Such areas may include, for example, any other language and literature (including Portuguese, Catalan, and Italian courses), Latin American studies (exclusive of Spanish American literature courses), history, political science, biology (pre-med), international law (prelaw), economics and finance, business administration, education, architecture, fine arts, and journalism.

Twelve hours advanced level (300 and approved 200 level) courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75

hours). Please see your adviser.

NOTE: SPAN 200 or equivalent advanced placement credit is a prerequisite for most 200 level courses.

1. A minor generally consists of 18-21 hours.

HOURS	REQUIREMENTS
3	SPAN 210-Practical Review of Spanish
3	SPAN 214-Spanish Compositon
6	SPAN 225 and 227-Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature, I and II
3	SPAN 240-Culture of Spain, or the indicated substitutions for the Culture of Spanish America
3	SPAN 250-Spanish Literature, I: Major Works and Writers or SPAN 252-Spanish Literature, II: Major Works and Writers
3	SPAN 254-Spanish American Literature, I: Major Works and Writers or SPAN 256-Spanish American Literature, II: Major Works and Writers
3	SPAN 260-Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
	Students who wish honors in Spanish must enroll in SPAN 291
8	Courses above the 100 level, chosen by the student in consultation with the adviser, may include course work from the following groups: language (including linguistics), culture, literature, Spanish for industry and commerce, translation/interpretation. Literature courses in English will not count towards the major, except for SPAN 242 or 244, taken as a substitute for a departmental Spanish American culture course.
15-21	Supporting course work or a minor¹ in a related area of study, which will be chosen by the student and approved by the adviser. Such areas may include, for example, any other language and literature (including Portuguese, Catalan, and Italian courses), Latin American studies (exclusive of Spanish American literature courses), history, political science, biology (pre-med), international law (prelaw), economics and finance, business administration, education, architecture, fine arts, and journalism.