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Spanish, Minor

2021-2022 Edition

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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.

Course List
Code Title Hours
CLTR 1120Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture4
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.

Course List
Code Title Hours
SPNS 2101Intermediate Spanish 14
or SPNS 2301
or SPNS 2401 Intermediate Spanish 1 for Healthcare Professionals
SPNS 2102Intermediate Spanish 24
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.

Course List
Code Title Hours
ANTH 4500
Latin American Society and Development
or INTL 4500
CLTR 1240
Latin American Film
CLTR 1504
Cultural History of Spain
CLTR 1505
Latin American Culture, History, and Politics
CLTR 2715
New Media Narratives in Latin America: Local and Global Dimensions
CLTR 3715
New Narratives: Latin America after 1989
CLTR 3720
Literature, Arts, and Poverty in Latin America
CLTR 3725
Representing Violence and Human Rights in Latin America
CLTR 3805
Culture, Politics, and Media in Spain
CLTR 4655
Latin American Literature
CLTR 4944
Cultural Engagement Abroad
HIST 1187
Introduction to Latin American History
LACS 1220
Latino, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies
SPNS 2900
Specialized Instruction in Spanish
SPNS 3101
Advanced Spanish 1
or SPNS 3301
SPNS 3102
Advanced Spanish 2: Hispanic and Latinx Identity
or SPNS 3302
SPNS 3501
Advanced Spanish Conversation: Global Communication
SPNS 3601
Exploring Spoken Spanish
SPNS 3800
Special Topics in Spanish
SPNS 3900
Specialized Instruction in Spanish
SPNS 4800
Special Topics in Spanish

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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