Spanish
Undergraduate Programs
Description
The undergraduate Spanish programs serve students who are seeking high proficiency in the Spanish language and cultural studies. The focus on real-world communication in our classes promotes a student-centered environment with opportunities to exchange ideas and open minds to different ways of interpreting events from a variety of cultural perspectives. Coursework fosters respect for other cultures through reading, practice and discussion, and offers opportunities for interaction with cultural products and perspectives from the broad variety of cultures in the Hispanic world: Puerto Rico and the United States, and the twenty countries and numerous cultures where Spanish is an official language.
Majors |
Program | Locations | Major / Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish BA | BA - Bachelor of Arts |
|
36 / 120 |
Minors |
Program | Locations | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic Studies Languages and Cultures Minor |
|
16 | |
| Spanish Minor |
|
24 |
Policies & Faculty
Policies
GPA Policy. A grade of “C-” or better must be earned for major or minor credit.
P/N Grading Policy. Work done for a major or minor must be done for a letter grade above the second-year level. A grade of “P” must be earned for major or minor credit in all work done on a P/N basis.
Proficiency and Placement Policies: Students who wish to receive credit by examination may take tests to have their proficiency evaluated. Students may not take a proficiency test for a course in which they are enrolled. Students who have any previous Spanish experience must take the online Spanish placement assessment or see a Spanish faculty member for placement advice before enrolling in a Spanish course. Contact the Department for details or see the department website for guidance: www.mnsu.edu/languages/student/placement1.html
Fulfilling BA Language Requirement. Students who wish to validate the BA Language requirement for previous study in French, German, Spanish, Swedish or Norwegian may do so by taking credit by exam. Students do not meet the BA language requirement merely because they have taken two years of high school language.
Residency Requirement. Transfer credits will be applied only if they are the equivalent of work offered by the Department of World Languages & Cultures for the major or minor in the language. A minimum of work must be taken at Minnesota State Mankato as follows. Major: A minimum of three upper-division courses other than SPAN 492 or SPAN 499, for a total of at least 8 credits. At least two of these courses must be at the 400 level. Minor: A minimum of two upper-division courses other than SPAN 492 or SPAN 499, for a total of at least six credits.
Changing from one Spanish degree program to another: The majority of the coursework in Spanish toward the BA Spanish, BS Spanish Teaching or BS Spanish for the Professions programs can be used for the other Spanish programs, should a student need to change their major before completing their program. In this case, many Spanish majors are double majors. Students who have a double major in a second academic area at our institution may select the BA Spanish to match the degree they are pursuing in the second academic area to facilitate timely graduation.
Contact Information
227 Armstrong Hall
https://www.mnsu.edu/languages/spanish/Faculty
Chair
- Adriana Gordillo
GTA Supervisor
- Gregory Taylor
Graduate Coordinator
- Alfredo Duplat
Faculty
100 Level
Credits: 4
An introduction to the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing; presentation of condensed cultural notes.Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-08
Credits: 4
An introduction to the basic language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing; presentation of condensed cultural notes.Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or equivalent
Goal Areas: GE-08
Credits: 1-6
Introductory work toward proficiency in reading, writing speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-6
Introductory work toward proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.Prerequisites: none
200 Level
Credits: 4
A review of the fundamentals of grammar, practice in written and oral expression, development of listening and reading skills, brief cultural components.Prerequisites: one year university level Spanish or equivalent
Goal Areas: GE-08
Credits: 4
A review of the fundamentals of grammar, practice in written and oral expression, development of listening and reading skills, brief cultural components. Prereq: One year university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: one year university level Spanish or equivalent
Goal Areas: GE-08
Credits: 4
Includes basic communication exchanges, common vocabulary and experiences. Emphasis is on improving written expression through compositions related to socio-cultural topics of the countries in which Spanish is the primary language.Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-08
Credits: 1-6
Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 4
This course explores a wide range of cultural topics such as race, gender, human rights, social conflict, mythology, imaginary worlds, etc. Topics vary every semester and will be explored from a global perspective involving at least 4 cultures (e.g. Dakota, German, Francophone, Scandinavian, Hispanic, Lusophone, etc.). The course is taught in English and exposes students to international and diverse points of view that prepare them to be global citizens.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-6
Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.Pre: One year university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: One year university level Spanish or equivalent
Credits: 1-6
Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: One year university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: One year university level Spanish or equivalent
300 Level
Credits: 1-4
Topics will vary and course may be repeated for credit. Language topics include pronunciation and intonation, advanced grammar, Spanish for the marketplace, etc. The focus is on advanced oral or written communication. Prereq: Two years of university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: Two years of university level Spanish or equivalent
Credits: 1-4
Emphasis on development of oral communication skills and improvement in writing.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 4
Develop writing and reading skills for academic and professional settings for students with intermediate high oral language proficiency who would like to develop their critical reading skills and improve their writing for academic and professional purposes. Practice of orthography, stylistics, compositional elements characteristic of writing in Spanish for a variety of cultural settings, etc. and development of communicative competence for a Spanish-speaking audience based on multicultural readings.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 4
A critical analysis of cultural and historical events that have shaped the Hispanic world from a transatlantic perspective. We explore the multiple cultures that are part of the Spanish, Latin American, and US regions and examine concepts such as Hispanic identity, colonial/postcolonial discourses, immigration, race, etc. This course is in Spanish.Prerequisites: Two years of university-level Spanish or proof of equivalent proficiency.
Credits: 1-4
Major cultural and historical aspects of Spain from ancient times to the present. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent
Credits: 1-4
Major cultural and historical aspects of Latin America from pre-colonial times to the present. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent
Credits: 1-4
Discussion and analysis of major themes and movements based on selected readings from representative authors from the Spanish speaking world. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent
Credits: 1-6
Increase proficiency of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent
Credits: 1-6
Emphasis is on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalentPrerequisites: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent
Credits: 1-6
An introduction to reading literature in Spanish. Discussion and analysis of representative works by major authors from the Spanish speaking world.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-3
This course will focus on acquisition of cultural, personal and universal dimensions of cultural learning that will lead to recognition and (appropriate) response to conditions of marginalized populations as they experience first-hand diverse cultures.Prerequisites: SPAN 201, SPAN 202
Diverse Cultures: Gold
400 Level
Credits: 1-4
Topics may vary. Course may be repeated for credit. Discussion and analysis of Spanish linguistics (syntax, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, translation theory and practice.) Prereq: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalentPrerequisites: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent
Credits: 1-4
Topics vary: Spanish Literature from Medieval to Modern Times. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalentPrerequisites: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent
Credits: 1-4
Topics vary: major writers from Spanish America; Spanish American novel; Spanish American poetry; Spanish American drama; Spanish American short story; romanticism, the Mexican novel. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalentPrerequisites: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent
Credits: 4
A critical analysis of Hispanic literature from the different regions of the Hispanic world (Spain, Latin America, US). We explore the multiple literary trends that are part of the Spanish-speaking regions and examine concepts such as Hispanic identity, colonial/postcolonial discourses, immigration, etc. through literary discourses. This course is in Spanish.Prerequisites: Completion of 4 credits of 300 -level or equivalent proficiency level.
Credits: 1-4
Introduction to the theory and practice of translation. This course is targeted at Spanish students and language professionals interested in developing translation skills, as well as in finding out what is involved in becoming a professional translator.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 4
This course is targeted at language professionals including teachers, business professionals, health professionals, law enforcement professionals. The purpose is to improve overall oral proficiency and address communication issues and vocabulary associated with the students' field of expertise.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-3
Variable topics. Prereq: Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalentPrerequisites: Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent
Credits: 1-6
Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level SpanishPrerequisites: Two years university level Spanish
Credits: 1-6
Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.Prerequisites: Two years university level Spanish
Credits: 1-6
Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Two years university level SpanishPrerequisites: Two years university level Spanish
Credits: 1-6
Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Two years university level SpanishPrerequisites: Two years university level Spanish
Credits: 1-6
Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-4
Internship in Spanish is designed to provide opportunities to apply classroom learning to practice and enhance skills, to experience the workplace and professional demands, and to explore a career.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-4
Variable topics. Prereq: Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalentPrerequisites: completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent
