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Duluth Campus
Spanish Studies B.A.World Languages & Cultures
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Spanish Studies consists of two different sub-plans: Language and Culture Studies or Latin America. The Language and Culture Studies sub-plan fosters the development of cross-cultural competency and broader world perspectives through the study of history, cultural production, and texts of inherently diverse Spanish-speaking communities and cultures. This major guides students to the acquisition of the Spanish language in order to carry out coursework in the study, analysis, and understanding of literary texts and cultural products from Latin America, Spain, and United States Latino communities. Students in this sub-plan gain proficiency in the Spanish language and essential skills, like critical analysis, empathy, and cultural awareness. Because this major requires a second field of study, this sub-plan prepares students for a wide variety of careers, graduate programs, and professional school programs. Graduates might go on to work in the STEM fields; for non-profit organizations, for the government, or in education; companies with international ties and who value bilingualism and inclusivity; among many other career possibilities.
Students interested in intensifying their study of Latin America are advised to consider the Latin America sub-plan. Students will apply their linguistic and interdisciplinary skills to a wide variety of local, regional, national, or international career choices. This sub-plan requires a study abroad or internship requirement, a requirement that gives students credit for an immersion in a Spanish-speaking community abroad or in a United States Latino community. If they choose a study abroad experience, students will cultivate the ability to articulate a keen understanding of the role of race, class, gender, sustainability, and human rights as they pertain to Spanish-speaking North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. If they select an internship, students will put their Spanish language skills to use and acquire direct experience in a local, state, or private entity.
Honors requirements: Departmental honors will be awarded to students according to the following process: Students who achieve a 3.30 GPA in upper division language courses at UMD will be invited by program faculty to submit a portfolio of excellent work completed in Spanish past the language sequence and/or in the department’s SPAN 2540 and SPAN 2550 for consideration by faculty in the program. The faculty then will decide if honors will be awarded, based on that portfolio.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Admission Requirements
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions
website.
General Requirements
Program Requirements
1. A second field of study (e.g. minor, major, degree) is required with this major.
Note: Students pursuing both the Spanish Studies B.A. and the Teaching Spanish B.A.A. must satisfactorily complete 12 non-overlapping upper division credits of Spanish electives over and above the requirements for the B.A.A. to receive both degrees.
2. Global experience is a UMD goal for all students, and international study is encouraged. In-depth study of language and culture in a host country vastly improves language proficiency and intercultural competence. Talk with a faculty advisor in Spanish Studies to explore academic options for fulfilling your degree requirements through study abroad.
Learning in Community (1 cr)
The Learning in Community requirement will be waived for transfer students with at least 30 credits taken post high school and for UMD students who started in a UMD program where this was not required. First-year students who have completed 30 PSEO credits may request a waiver to the student’s primary college.
UST 1000 - Learning in Community
(1.0-2.0 cr)
or
EHS 1000 - Into the World
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
or
ES 1000 - Global Cultural Perspectives on Environmental Sustainability
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
or
LING 1000 - Language and Culture in the U.S. What does it Mean to Speak American
[CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
or
PSY 1100 - Living Your Best Life: Applying Positive Psychology
[CDIVERSITY]
(3.0 cr)
Advanced Writing (3 cr)
Recommended: WRIT 3100 - Advanced Writing: Language and Literature
WRIT 31xx - Adv Writing (3 cr)
Core (20 cr)
The core program in language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) is common to all majors and minors. Native and heritage speakers, as well as students with previous language study, may be exempt from some core requirements and should consult the department about placement. Students must earn a C or better grade in the Advanced Spanish language course before beginning upper division content courses that emphasize literature and culture.
SPAN 1101 - Beginning Spanish I
[LE CAT, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
SPAN 1102 - Beginning Spanish II
[LE CAT, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
SPAN 1201 - Intermediate Spanish I
[LE CAT, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
SPAN 1202 - Intermediate Spanish II
[LE CAT, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
SPAN 2301 - Advanced Spanish
[LE CAT, COMM & LAN]
(4.0 cr)
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Language and Culture Studies
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Required credits within the major: 47
Electives (23 cr)
Students take 6 courses across the following elective lists. To enroll in these courses students must have earned a C or better in SPAN 2301, be currently enrolled, or have instructor consent. With advisor consent, some upper-division Spanish courses may be transferred and/or taken abroad. At least two SPAN courses (8 credits) must be taken through UMD or with advisor approval from a UMD affiliated study abroad program. (SPAN 3190 and 3290 are excluded from this course list.)
Take 4 - 6 course(s) from the following:
·
SPAN 3020 - Advanced Spanish for Business
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3025 - Advanced Spanish for Health Care: Communication, Culture, and Ethics
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3042 - Civilization, Cultures and Communities in Latin America
[HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3044 - Civilization, Cultures and Communities of Spain
[HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3197 - Internship in Language, Culture and Business - Study Abroad
[GLOBAL PER]
(6.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3297 - Internship in Language, Culture, Health and Science - Study Abroad
[GLOBAL PER]
(6.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3894 - Language and Culture in Spain - Study Abroad
[GLOBAL PER]
(6.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4011 - Latin American Prose
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4013 - Latin American Poetry and Drama
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4017 - Latin American Cinema and Culture
[FINE ARTS]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4018 - Latin America From Within
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4019 - Seminar: Latin America in the 21st Century
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4022 - Medieval and Golden Age Literature and Culture of Spain
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4027 - Contemporary Literature and Culture of Spain
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4028 - Literature and Culture of Spain 18th to the 20th Century
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4030 - Cinema and Culture of Spain
[FINE ARTS]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4090 - Aspects of the Hispanic World
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4095 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(4.0 cr)
·
Optional Experience
Take 0 - 6 credit(s) from the following:
·
SPAN 4091 - Independent Study
(1.0-4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3097 - Internship
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
Optional SPAN Electives (taught in English)
Students who take both courses cannot apply a course from the 'Optional Electives (taught in English)' area.
Take 0 - 2 course(s) from the following:
·
SPAN 2540 - Latino Literatures and Cultures
[LE CAT8, LECD CAT08, HUMANITIES, CDIVERSITY]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 2550 - Globalization and Sustainability in Latin America
[SUSTAIN]
(4.0 cr)
·
Optional Electives (taught in English)
One of the following courses may apply to the 'Upper Division Electives'. With prior approval from an advisor, selected courses may be taken in another department or program if related to the major.
Take 0 - 1 course(s) from the following:
·
ANTH 3632 - Latin American Cultures
(3.0 cr)
·
ARTH 3110 - Art of the Ancient Americas
(3.0 cr)
·
ARTH 3130 - Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art
(3.0 cr)
·
ARTH 3140 - Women in Art/Visual Culture in Latin America
(3.0 cr)
·
CUE 3001 - Foundations of Cultural Entrepreneurship I
(3.0 cr)
·
CUE 3002 - Foundations of Cultural Entrepreneurship II
(3.0 cr)
·
CUE 3101 - Introduction to Design Thinking and Conceptual Competencies
(3.0 cr)
·
CUE 4002 - Managing Cultural Organizations
(3.0 cr)
·
GEOG 3712 - Geography of Latin America
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 1811 - Introduction to Linguistics
[LE CAT2, LOGIC & QR]
(3.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2011 - Philosophy of Language
[LE CAT3, SOC SCI]
(3.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3025 - Philosophy of Race and Racism
[RACE JUST]
(4.0 cr)
·
POL 3575 - Latin American Politics and Development
(3.0 cr)
·
POL 3580 - Central American Politics
(3.0 cr)
·
WS 3001 - Gender Relations in the Global South
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
Oral Proficiency Exam
This major requires an examination of language proficiency. Contact the department or your advisor for more information.
* Oral Proficiency Exam
Latin America
Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120
Required credits within the major: 47
Study Abroad or Internship (3 cr)
A study abroad experience or internship (at least 3 cr) in Latin America or in a Latino community in the United States is required. Many UMD short-term study abroad programs are typically offered during the summer. Students may select from the list below or consult with a Latin America advisor for other options.
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
·
HIST 3313 - Global Surf Culture - Study Abroad
[GLOBAL PER]
(4.0 cr)
·
INTB 4231 - Peru's Food Revolution: The Links to Sustainability, Development and Branding
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3097 - Internship
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3890 {Inactive}
[GLOBAL PER]
(6.0 cr)
Electives (12 cr)
Other UMD courses that pertain to Latin America may be approved by a Latin America advisor. With advisor consent, some upper-division Spanish courses may be transferred and/or taken abroad. At least two SPAN courses (8 credits) must be taken through a UMD affiliated study abroad program. A course taken from the Study Abroad or Internship requirement does apply.
Take 4 or more course(s) from the following:
·
AMIN 3430 - Global Indigenous Studies
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
·
ANTH 3632 - Latin American Cultures
(3.0 cr)
·
ARTH 3110 - Art of the Ancient Americas
(3.0 cr)
·
ARTH 3130 - Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art
(3.0 cr)
·
ARTH 3140 - Women in Art/Visual Culture in Latin America
(3.0 cr)
·
GEOG 3712 - Geography of Latin America
(3.0 cr)
·
LING 1811 - Introduction to Linguistics
[LE CAT2, LOGIC & QR]
(3.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2011 - Philosophy of Language
[LE CAT3, SOC SCI]
(3.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3025 - Philosophy of Race and Racism
[RACE JUST]
(4.0 cr)
·
POL 3575 - Latin American Politics and Development
(3.0 cr)
·
POL 3580 - Central American Politics
(3.0 cr)
·
SPAN 2540 - Latino Literatures and Cultures
[LE CAT8, LECD CAT08, HUMANITIES, CDIVERSITY]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3020 - Advanced Spanish for Business
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 3025 - Advanced Spanish for Health Care: Communication, Culture, and Ethics
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4011 - Latin American Prose
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4013 - Latin American Poetry and Drama
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4017 - Latin American Cinema and Culture
[FINE ARTS]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4018 - Latin America From Within
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
SPAN 4019 - Seminar: Latin America in the 21st Century
[HUMANITIES]
(4.0 cr)
·
WS 3001 - Gender Relations in the Global South
[GLOBAL PER]
(3.0 cr)
Optional Experience
Take 0 - 4 credit(s) from the following:
·
SPAN 4091 - Independent Study
(1.0-4.0 cr)
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Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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Grading Basis: | A-F only |
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Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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Course Equivalencies: | HIST 3313/FORS 3313 |
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