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Spanish Studies Minor

World Languages & Cultures
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Program Type: Undergraduate minor related to major
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2022
  • Required credits in this minor: 31
Students who pursue this minor will complete or satisfy Spanish language through the advanced level in preparation for further coursework. The wide array of courses beyond the Advanced Spanish language course (SPAN 2301) fosters critical thinking in the target language, intercultural competency, knowledge of Spanish-speaking world cultures, and understanding of cultural production across time and space.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Minor Requirements
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)
Electives (11 cr)
Take at least 3 courses. 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 2 - 3 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 3097 - Internship (1.0-3.0 cr)
· SPAN 4091 - Independent Study (1.0-4.0 cr)
· Optional SPAN Electives (taught in English):
Take 0 - 1 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)
 
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SPAN 1101 - Beginning Spanish I (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Conversation and communicative course for students with little or no previous study of Spanish. Cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition speaking, listening comprehension, writing and reading comprehension. Development of intercultural competency. Taught primarily in Spanish. prereq: Little or no prior formal study of this language, or instructor consent
SPAN 1102 - Beginning Spanish II (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Conversation and communicative course for students with limited study of Spanish, cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension). Development of intercultural competency. Taught primarily in Spanish. prereq: 1-2 yrs high school Spanish or 1101 or instructor consent
SPAN 1201 - Intermediate Spanish I (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities in the Beginning Spanish sequence. Further cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension). Emphasis on oral and written production. Further development of intercultural competency as it relates to the diverse cultures of Latino and Spanish-speaking communities around the globe. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 3-4 yrs high school Span or 1102 or instructor consent
SPAN 1202 - Intermediate Spanish II (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Consolidation and enrichment of previously acquired abilities in Intermediate Spanish. Further cultivation of the four modalities of language acquisition (speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension). Emphasis on oral and written production. Further development of intercultural competency as it relates to the diverse cultures of Latino and Spanish-speaking communities around the globe. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 4 yrs high school Span or 1201 or instructor consent
SPAN 2301 - Advanced Spanish (LE CAT, COMM & LAN)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Development of Spanish literacy within a culturally authentic context. Strong emphasis on academic writing and formal oral and aural communication skills; cultivation of literary and filmic analysis abilities; intensive review of key grammar. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 5 yrs high school Span or 1202 or instructor consent
SPAN 3020 - Advanced Spanish for Business
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
This class develops students' Spanish language abilities in order to function in business settings domestically and internationally. This course will enhance oral and written presentational skills within commercial and administrative contexts, and will cultivate students' geographic knowledge and cultural competence necessary to perform, interact and interrelate in professional situations and make informed choices in the vast and varied Spanish-speaking world. pre-req: SPAN 2301
SPAN 3025 - Advanced Spanish for Health Care: Communication, Culture, and Ethics
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
In this course, students will develop both their communicative competence in Spanish and their knowledge related to different types of body systems and medical encounters. A task-based approach to learning will often be used, which will require that students participate actively in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Students will also examine the health profile of the Latinx community in the United States, will learn how medical conditions affect Hispanics in other Spanish-speaking countries, and will learn culturally relevant information related to sensitive communication with patients. Additionally, students will learn about different careers in the medical profession, with a special focus on the work and skills of interpreters. At the end of the course, students will have acquired in-depth knowledge of content, language, and Latinx/Hispanic cultures that will allow them to engage effectively and appropriately with a diverse population of Spanish speaking patients in a variety of healthcare scenarios. pre-req: SPAN 2301
SPAN 3042 - Civilization, Cultures and Communities in Latin America (HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Historical overview and survey of key themes of Latin America until the present day. Analysis of key cultural (literary, filmic, artistic, architectural, and musical) texts. Strong focus on academic writing and research. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent
SPAN 3044 - Civilization, Cultures and Communities of Spain (HUMANITIES, GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Historical overview and survey of key themes of the Iberian Peninsula from pre-history until the present day. Analysis of key cultural (literary, filmic, artistic, architectural, and musical) texts. Strong focus on academic writing and research. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent
SPAN 3197 - Internship in Language, Culture and Business - Study Abroad (GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: SPAN 3197/FORS 3197
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Summer
Study abroad program and internship for students not majoring or minoring in Spanish Studies. Designed for students interested in business with little to no previous Spanish language. Month long summer study abroad and internship program in Salamanca, Spain. Study of Spanish language, an internship in health or science. Spanish history and culture at the University of Salamanca. Home stay with a Salmanca family. Other than the language component, taught in English. pre-req: minimum 30 credits; admission to an approved study abroad program requires consent from the International Programs and Services Office.
SPAN 3297 - Internship in Language, Culture, Health and Science - Study Abroad (GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: SPAN 3297/FORS 3297
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Summer
Study abroad program and internship for students not majoring or minoring in Spanish Studies. Designed for students interested in health and science with little to no previous Spanish language. Month-long summer study abroad and internship program in Salamanca, Spain. Study of Spanish language, an internship in health or science. Spanish history and culture at the University of Salamanca. Home stay with a Salmanca family. Other than the language component, taught in English. pre-req: minimum 30 credits; admission to an approved study abroad program requires consent from the International Programs and Services Office.
SPAN 3894 - Language and Culture in Spain - Study Abroad (GLOBAL PER)
Credits: 6.0 [max 6.0]
Course Equivalencies: FST 3894/SPAN 3894
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Periodic Summer
Month long summer study abroad program in Salamanca, Spain. Study of Spanish language, literature, art history and culture at the University of Salamanca. Home stay with a Salamanca family. Taught in Spanish. prereq: instructor consent & completion of SPAN 1202 or higher; admission to an approved study abroad program requires consent from the International Programs and Services Office
SPAN 4011 - Latin American Prose (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Prose fiction with emphasis on twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Attention also to cultural background. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit
SPAN 4013 - Latin American Poetry and Drama (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Emphasis on twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Attention also to cultural background. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent
SPAN 4017 - Latin American Cinema and Culture (FINE ARTS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Fall Odd Year
Exploration of the production of cinema paired with the analysis of and insight into Latin American cinema and culture. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit
SPAN 4018 - Latin America From Within (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 4.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Study of selected Latin American countries: historical, political, cultural, and other defining moments and literary expressions of those moments, with the goal of seeing the country from within. Taught in Spanish. prereq: SPAN 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit repeatable: Allow up to 2 repetitions totaling up to 8 credits.
SPAN 4019 - Seminar: Latin America in the 21st Century (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
A study of longer, newer, or less studied (yet important) literary works, as well as their relevant cultural background. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit
SPAN 4022 - Medieval and Golden Age Literature and Culture of Spain (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Survey of Spanish literature from the Middle Ages through the Baroque. Relies on written tradition but will also delve into other types of cultural production (pictorial, sculptural, architectural, etc.). Also reviews current renditions (textual and filmic) of some of the texts. Strong focus on academic writing and research. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent, no grad credit
SPAN 4027 - Contemporary Literature and Culture of Spain (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
The study of twentieth and twenty-first century literature and culture of Spain from the Second Republic until the present day. Strong focus on academic writing and research. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit
SPAN 4028 - Literature and Culture of Spain 18th to the 20th Century (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Literature and culture (art, film, music, architecture, popular culture) of the Spanish Enlightenment through the twentieth century. Texts will be studied within their historical, political and social contexts and will shed light on the author/composer/artist's ideology vis-a-vis dominant philosophical and political climates. Strong focus on academic writing and research. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit
SPAN 4030 - Cinema and Culture of Spain (FINE ARTS)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
Overview of cinema of Spain. Examines a variety of filmic genres. Spanish national identity will be the main axis of inquiry. Strong focus on academic writing and research. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit
SPAN 4090 - Aspects of the Hispanic World (HUMANITIES)
Credits: 4.0 [max 8.0]
Course Equivalencies: SPAN 4090/FST 4077
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Spring & Summer
Sociopolitical, historical, literary, and cultural events of major importance in Latin America, Spain, or in Latino communities in the United States. Strong focus on academic writing and research. Content of course varies from semester to semester, students may take this course a second time with alternate content. Taught in Spanish. prereq: SPAN 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit repeatable: Allow up to 2 repetitions totaling up to 8 credits.
SPAN 4095 - Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
Credits: 4.0 [max 12.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Literature and/or culture of Spanish-speaking populations: Spaniards, Latin Americans, or Latinos in the United States. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better or instructor consent; no grad credit
SPAN 3097 - Internship
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Supervised international or domestic internship related to the program. pre-req: SPAN 2301 with a C or better, WRIT 31xx-Adv Writ and instructor consent
SPAN 4091 - Independent Study
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 8.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Students devise programs of reading and research in consultation with instructor to expand upon a topic related to one studied in regular coursework. Strong focus on academic writing and research. Taught in Spanish. prereq: 2301 with C or better, instructor consent; no grad credit
SPAN 2540 - Latino Literatures and Cultures (LE CAT8, LECD CAT08, HUMANITIES, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
The study of Latino communities in the United States, from the colonial period to the present. Topics covered include the Spanish legacy in the Southeast and Southwest, Caribbean communities on the East coast and demographic transition away from major metropolitan areas to the Midwest. Students will read travel narratives, fiction, poetry, and theater, and will have the opportunity to collect oral histories from Latinos in Minnesota. The course is open to all students and will be taught in English.
SPAN 2550 - Globalization and Sustainability in Latin America (SUSTAIN)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Spring & Summer Odd Year
The study of Latin America's natural resources, their cultural meaning and management across time and recent environmental movements in the region. Special focus on the indigenous practices that promote environmental, economic, political, social and cultural sustainability. The course may focus on Central America, the Caribbean, and Andes, the Southern Cone, the Amazon or any other geocultural region in Latin America. The course is open to all students and will be taught in English.