The Spanish minor focuses on two outcomes: developing students’ linguistic proficiency and broadening their insights into Hispanic cultures so that students may engage in meaningful interactions with Spanish speakers throughout the world. The communication skills and transcultural awareness that students develop throughout the course of the minor prepare them for a wide range of opportunities and experiences, both in and beyond the classroom.
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 Northeastern University. A maximum of two courses of transfer credits, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward 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: Deconstructing Borders | |
| or SPNS 3102 | Advanced Spanish 2: Hispanic and Latinx Identity | |
Required Language Courses
Students may replace one or both of the following courses with electives if they successfully complete the language exam in the World Languages Center. See the electives list for options.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPNS 2101 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPNS 2102 | Intermediate Spanish 2: Becoming a Global Citizen | 4 |
Electives
Complete two or more of the following to reach five total courses for the minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Latin American Society and Development | ||
| Latin American Film | ||
| Cultural History of Spain | ||
| Latin American Culture, History, and Politics | ||
| New Narratives: Latin America after 1989 | ||
| Representing Violence and Human Rights in Latin America | ||
| Literature, Arts, and Poverty in Latin America | ||
| Culture, Politics, and Media in Spain | ||
| Latin American Literature | ||
| Cultural Engagement Abroad | ||
| Latino, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies | ||
| Specialized Instruction in Spanish | ||
| Advanced Spanish 1: Deconstructing Borders | ||
| Advanced Spanish 2: Hispanic and Latinx Identity | ||
| Spanish for Healthcare Professionals | ||
| Advanced Spanish Conversation: Global Communication | ||
| Exploring Spoken Spanish | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish | ||
| Specialized Instruction in Spanish |
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor