< College of Liberal Arts and SciencesSpanish
These fields of study are sponsored by the Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. See also Italian and Portuguese. A Study Abroad program is also available.
Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum
E-mail: sip@uiuc.edu
Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/span/f_span.shtmlDegree 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 127, 140, or 160 (excluding SPAN 200)
General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.
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 Composition 6 SPAN 225-Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature, I SPAN 227-Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature, II 3 SPAN 240-Culture of Spain, or the indicated substitutions for the Culture of Spanish America 3 Select one of: SPAN 250-Spanish Literature, I: Major Works and Writers SPAN 252-Spanish Literature, II: Major Works and Writers 3 Select one of: SPAN 254-Spanish American Literature, I: Major Works and Writers SPAN 256-Spanish American Literature, II: Major Works and Writers 3 SPAN 260-Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics 8 Courses above the 100 level, excluding SPAN 200, 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. Students who wish honors in Spanish must enroll in SPAN 291 after previous consultation with the honor's adviser. 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 (premed), 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 fourth semester (48-60 hours). Please see your adviser.
NOTE: SPAN 200 or equivalent advanced placement credit is a prerequisite for most 200-level courses, but does not count towards the major.
1. A minor generally consists of 18-21 hours.
CURRICULUM PREPARATORY TO THE TEACHING OF SPANISH
E-mail: sip@uiuc.edu
Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/span/f_span.shtmlDegree title: Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of Spanish
Minimum required course work normally equates to 76-80 hours
Minimum hours required for graduation: A minimum of 123 hours of credit is required for graduation. Students are advised that additional course work is necessary to teach middle grades six through eight. Consult the certification officer in room 130 Education Building for further information.
General education: Students should consult their program and teacher education advisers for current general education requirements.
Departmental distinction: To be eligible for departmental distinction, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, display exceptional teaching ability, and complete an approved project or series of projects. Consult the Spanish teacher education adviser for details.
Foreign study: It is strongly recommended that future teachers of Spanish engage in one or more semesters of study in a Spanish-speaking country. A number of the curricular requirements listed above may be met through the Year Abroad Program or other approved programs; see Study Abroad Programs section.
Specialty for teaching a Foreign Language in both high school and elementary school: A student who wishes to prepare for teaching a foreign language at the elementary and secondary school levels should consult the certification officer at the Council on Teacher Education, 130 Education Building, for information concerning current state requirements and procedures.
HOURS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 25 Professional education courses. (See the entry for curricula preparatory to teaching foreign languages in the Foreign Languages section.) TEACHING AREA OF CONCENTRATION: SPANISH 8 SPAN 101-Elementary Spanish SPAN 102-Elementary Spanish, or equivalent 4 SPAN 103-Intermediate Spanish, I 4 Select one of the following: SPAN 140-El Mundo Hispanico-Americano SPAN 160-Introduction to Spanish Grammar 3 SPAN 200-Readings in Hispanic Literature and Culture, or equivalent 3 SPAN 210-Practical Review of Spanish, or equivalent 3 SPAN 214-Spanish Composition, or equivalent 3 SPAN 260-Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics 2 SPAN 216-Introduction to Spanish Phonetics 3 SPAN 225-Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature, I 3 SPAN 227-Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature, II 6 SPAN 240-Culture of Spain, and one course in Spanish American Culture from departmental approved list 4 SPAN 275-Developing and Implementing Communicative Language Teaching, or equivalent 3 SPAN 277-Spanish Grammar for Communicative Language Teaching 3-6 Spanish electives: one or two 200- or 300-level courses (e.g., advanced literature or linguistics classes) 52-56 Total11. The total of 52-57 hours (hours for Teaching Area of Concentration) may be reduced by as much as 16 hours through prerequisite credit for work equivalent to SPAN 101 through 140 or 160 taken in secondary school. A student must maintain a University and cumulative 2.5 grade point to remain in good standing.
Minor in Spanish
E-mail: sip@uiuc.edu
Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/span/f_span.shtmlHOURS REQUIREMENTS1,2 3 SPAN 210-Practical Review of Spanish 3 SPAN 214-Spanish Composition 3 SPAN 220-Oral Spanish 9 Electives from among courses at the 200 level 18 Total hours1. SPAN 200 (Readings in Hispanic Literature and Culture) or equivalent advanced placement credit is a prerequisite for most 200-level Spanish courses, and counts toward the minor.
2. The following courses may not be included in the minor: SPAN 242, 244, 271, 275, 277, and 278.
Teacher Education Minor in Spanish
Teacher education minors are available only to students seeking to add additional teaching fields to their teaching majors.
E-mail: sip@uiuc.edu
Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/span/f_span.shtmlHOURS REQUIREMENTS 8 SPAN 101-Elementary Spanish SPAN 102-Elementary Spanish, or equivalent 4 SPAN 103-Intermediate Spanish, I 4 Select one of the following: SPAN 140-El Mundo Hispanico-Americano SPAN 160-Introduction to Spanish Grammar 3 SPAN 210-Practical Review of Spanish, or equivalent 3 SPAN 220-Oral Spanish, or equivalent 3 SPAN 214-Spanish Composition, or equivalent 25 TotalStudents are advised that additional course work may be necessary to teach middle grades six through eight. Consult the certification officer in 130 Education Building for additional information.