Foreign Languages

Spanish Program

Degree Requirements

Degree: Bachelor of Arts with a major in Spanish.

Major: 30 credits in Spanish above the intermediate level; at least 9 credits must be in 400-level writing process courses. At least 15 credits must be obtained at LVC. The 30 credits must include SPA 300, SPA 310, SPA 340, SPA 350, SPA 360. Students may complete some of these core requirements in Spain.

†SPA 300 Advanced Conversation

Intensive practice in spoken Spanish. Discussions on a wide range of topics related to Spanish life and contemporary society. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

†SPA 310 Advanced Grammar and Composition

Discussion of more complex grammatical structures. Intensive practice in written Spanish. Development of advanced writing skills through composition assignments based on contemporary issues. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. Writing process. 3 credits.

†SPA 340 The Sounds of Spanish

An intensive listening comprehension class in which students are exposed to, and tested in, many registers of spoken Spanish. The objective is to provide students with a listening immersion in the Hispanic world and a foundation in Spanish linguistics. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

†SPA 350 Spanish Culture and Civilization

An overview of Spanish culture, history and geography, with special focus on current issues. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. 3 credits.

†SPA 360 Latin-American Cultures and Civilizations

An overview of Latin American cultures, history, and geography, with special focus on current issues. Prerequisite: SPA 202 or equivalent. Foreign studies. 3 credits.

† indicates a required course

Minor: 18 credits in Spanish above the elementary level. Courses in advanced conversation and composition as well as in culture are strongly recommended.

Our program in Spain is located in the university city of Valladolid. Students take courses in Spanish language, history, civilization, economics, and art at the Universitas Castellae. In Argentina, our program is offered in cooperation with the Fundación José Ortega y Gasset in Buenos Aires, which provides Spanish language courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Students may also enroll in courses taught in English.