The minor in Spanish focuses on developing skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish at an advanced level.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. Students must complete 18 credits at the 300-level or above with a minimum grade of 2.00 in each course. One course taught in English may be applied toward the minor. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 18
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Courses
Language
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following options: | 6 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Spanish in Context I | ||
| Spanish in Context II | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Intensive Spanish in Context | ||
| Option 3 | ||
| Spanish in Context for Heritage Speakers | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Two Additional Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 370 | Spanish Writing and Stylistics | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Introduction to Latina/o Studies (Mason Core) | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Literary Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Latin American Culture (Mason Core) | ||
| Major Hispanic Writers (Mason Core) | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish and Latin American Literature | ||
| Multilingualism, Identity, and Power (Mason Core) | ||
FRLN topics courses with pre-approval of Spanish Program Coordinator | ||
Other elective courses taught in English with pre-approval of Spanish Program Coordinator 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |
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Prefixes for elective courses (with pre-approval) include ANTH, ARTH, ENGH, GGS, GOVT, HIST, RELI, and SOCI.