Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world. It is used in more than twenty countries, including the United States. In fact, in terms of the number of speakers, the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the planet. Being a Spanish speaker is a major professional and cultural asset as it prepares you to be successful in any career path. Yet, in our society, knowing Spanish is not just an asset; it is increasingly a necessity. Not only does proficiency in Spanish prepare you to be a leader in a country where Hispanics are the fastest growing segment of the population and where Spanish-speakers are the vast majority of the population in the hemisphere. Knowing Spanish also makes you a truly global citizen. Successful completion of the minor demonstrates the attainment of intermediate to advanced proficiency in the language, as well as cultural understanding and agility. It also opens before you a fascinating cultural and intellectual world in and beyond the classroom with a myriad of opportunities to travel, live and work abroad.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Students will be required to take a total of five classes. These classes may include courses and language classes at or above the intermediate level in Dialogues of Civilization at NU. A maximum of two courses of transfer credits, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count towards the five classes in the minor.
Required Culture Course
This course must be taken on campus. It may not be replaced by courses taken on Dialogue programs, through study abroad or at another institution.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CLTR 1120 | Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture | 4 |
| or SPNS 3101 | Advanced Spanish 1 | |
| or SPNS 3102 | Advanced Spanish 2: Hispanic and Latinx Identity | |
Required Language Courses
Students may waive one or both of the courses below by taking the language exam in the World Language Center. Waived courses must be replaced by electives. Please see the elective list for options.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPNS 2101 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| or SPNS 2301 | ||
| or SPNS 2401 | Intermediate Spanish 1 for Healthcare Professionals | |
| SPNS 2102 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| or SPNS 2302 | ||
| or SPNS 2402 | Intermediate Spanish 2 for Healthcare Professionals | |
Electives
Take at least two of the following. If one or both of the intermediate level courses were waived, please complete additional electives to reach five total courses for the Spanish minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Latin American Society and Development | ||
or INTL 4500 | ||
| Latin American Film | ||
| Cultural History of Spain | ||
| Latin American Culture, History, and Politics | ||
| New Media Narratives in Latin America: Local and Global Dimensions | ||
| New Narratives: Latin America after 1989 | ||
| Literature, Arts, and Poverty in Latin America | ||
| Representing Violence and Human Rights in Latin America | ||
| Culture, Politics, and Media in Spain | ||
| Latin American Literature | ||
| Cultural Engagement Abroad | ||
| Introduction to Latin American History | ||
| Latino, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies | ||
| Specialized Instruction in Spanish | ||
| Advanced Spanish 1 | ||
or SPNS 3301 | ||
| Advanced Spanish 2: Hispanic and Latinx Identity | ||
or SPNS 3302 | ||
| Advanced Spanish Conversation: Global Communication | ||
| Exploring Spoken Spanish | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish | ||
| Specialized Instruction in Spanish | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish | ||
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor