Immerse Yourself in Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish is the fourth most widely spoken language in the world, and has become an integral part of American society. Our Spanish minor explores Spanish and Latin American history, literature, film, and culture from antiquity to the present. Elms offers opportunities to study abroad in Spain and Latin America to develop your linguistic abilities and cultural understanding.
Promote Your Bilingual Skill Set
A minor in Spanish can increase your career options. Having the ability to communicate in more than one language will help you stand out when applying for jobs in education, nursing, biology, international business, social work, criminal justice, and other fields.
Curriculum
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Required Core Courses (6 credits)
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
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SPA 2200 | Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
SPA 2206 | Spanish Reading and Composition | 3 |
Upper level electives (12 credits)
Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
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SPA 3001/5001 | Literature and Civilization of Spain I | 3 |
SPA 3002/5002 | Literature and Civilization of Spain II | 3 |
SPA 3003/5003 | Literature and Civilization of Latin America I | 3 |
SPA 3005/500 | Literature and Civilization of Latin America II | 3 |
SPA 3005/5005 | Spanish Translation (Taught in English and Spanish) | 3 |
SPA 3201 | Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
SPA 3203 | Advanced Spanish and Grammar and Composition | 3 |
SPA 4102/5102 | Hispanic Cultures in the United States (Taught in English) | 3 |
SPA 4105/5105 | Repression and Resistance (Taught in English) | 3 |
SPA 4108/5108 | El Cuento | 3 |
SPA 4205/5205 | Latina Literature (Taught in English) | 3 |
SPA 4400 | 20th Century Spanish Literature | 3 |
SPA 4404 | 20th Century Latin America | 3 |
SPA 4405/5405 | Literature & Cinema (Taught in English) | 3 |
HUM 2105 | International Film | 3 |