Spanish, Minor
麻豆视频下载 offers an undergraduate minor in Spanish on its campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain.聽
Speaking a language other than English is necessary in an increasingly globalized, complex world. A minor in Spanish can complement nearly any major, especially those related to education, health sciences, law, international studies, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, biology or humanities, and can be completed at 麻豆视频下载 with just 18 credits.聽
With the help of a team of dedicated, experienced instructors and mentors, Spanish minors at 麻豆视频下载 build up connections with Hispanic cultures by refining their language skills in Spanish, developing intercultural competence, exploring the Hispanic cultural legacy and gaining familiarity with Spanish within professional contexts. Throughout their coursework, Spanish minors develop critical, analytical, and language skills.
Students may start the program at the 2000 level or 3000 level depending on their language and cultural proficiency.聽 All students complete 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Skills-Expanding Courses | ||
| 厂笔础狈听2010 | Connecting with the Hispanic World: Intermediate Spanish 1 | 3 |
| 厂笔础狈听3010 | Connecting with the Hispanic World: Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| 厂笔础狈听3020 | Eloquent Communication in Spanish | 3 |
| 3000-Level Spanish Elective Courses | ||
| Select no more than two 3000-level courses beyond 厂笔础狈听3020: | 6 | |
厂笔础狈听3030 | Refining Spanish Expression: Grammar & Composition | |
厂笔础狈听3040 | In Conversation with the Hispanic World | |
厂笔础狈听3100 | Spanish Pronunciation | |
厂笔础狈听3150 | Medical Spanish | |
厂笔础狈听3360 | Race, Gender, Class and Social Justice in Latin America | |
厂笔础狈听3930 | Special Topics | |
| 4000-Level Spanish Elective Courses | 3 | |
| Select the number of 4000 level courses needed to complete 18 credits minimum. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Every minor is assigned a Spanish mentor who provides guidance and support within the program.聽 All students are encouraged to contact and/or meet with their Spanish mentor at least once a year. Mentors in the Spanish program help minors make the most out of their learning experience.
Students can complete all or part of the Spanish minor at 麻豆视频下载's campus in Madrid.
Continuation Standards
No more than one SPAN or LLC course conducted in English will be counted toward the minor in Spanish. All courses for the Spanish minor must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Students who want to experience Spanish life and culture firsthand and put their language skills into practice outside the classroom can complete all or part of the Spanish minor at 麻豆视频下载鈥檚 campus in Madrid. You may also choose to take many of your general degree requirements, such as psychology, history and theology, in Spanish.