2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Spanish Minor


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Program Description:

Modern Language Minors–French, German, Spanish

A minor in a foreign language greatly enhances a student’s career prospects. Minors are offered in French, German, and Spanish. They require a minimum of 18 credit hours selected from courses at the 2000 level or above (excluding LI 3710).

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to understand, speak, read and write Spanish at an “Intermediate Mid” level as defined by the proficiency criteria of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
  • Understand and respect cultural differences, thus allowing them to interact effectively within a Spanish-speaking society and in any culturally complex situation.
  • Have a foundation in one or more of the following areas: geography, history and literary tradition of the Spanish-speaking world.
  • Understand the impact Spain, Latin America and Hispanic cultures and linguistics have had and continue to have on other cultures. 
  • Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

 

Program Requirements:


Departmental Requirements


Four Courses from: 12 Hours


Total: 18 Hours


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