Major in LLCL: Spanish

 

The Bachelor of Arts in Languages, Linguistics and Comparative Literature with a Concentration in Spanish requires 36 credits (12 courses) in Spanish and related disciplines (in addition to fulfilling College and University requirements). All courses must be completed with a grade of  ‘C’ or better. Students interested in advanced study of the language, culture, and literature, should acquire the Spanish major, which is a universally recognized credential that certifies professional-level proficiency in the language and advanced cultural competency in relations with Spanish speaking peoples and countries.

Requirements for the major in LLCL: Spanish (36 credits /12 courses)

The following requirements pertain to the Fall 2025 term and beyond. For requirements for prior catalog years, email Dr. Michael Rapoport.

LLCL Core Courses (6 credits)

  • LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits)
  • LIT 3060 Introduction to Comparative Literature (3 credits)
Langauge, Literature and Culture Courses (30 credits)

There are multiple ways to complete the Language, Literature and Culture requirement:

  • A minimum of ten upper-division courses with prefixes SPN, SPW, or SPT; or
  • Nine upper-division courses with prefixes SPN, SPW, or SPT and LAS 2000 Introduction to Latin American Studies or SPT 2530 Hispanic Culture and Civilization 

In either of the above options, at least one of the upper-division courses must be SPN 4740 Spanish Sociolinguistics, SPN 4790 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology, or SPN 4850 Structure of Modern Spanish.

At least seven of the upper-division courses must have a prefix of SPN or SPW.

Here are the courses we currently offer that may be applied to the LLCL: Spanish major. All courses confer three credits.

  • LAS 2000 Introduction to Latin American Studies*
  • SPT 2530 Hispanic Culture and Civilization*
  • SPN 3400 Advanced Spanish
  • SPN 3440 Commercial Spanish
  • SPN 3500 Cultures of Spain
  • SPN 3501 Cultures of Latin America
  • SPN 4740 Spanish Sociolinguistics
  • SPN 4790 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology
  • SPN 4850 Structure of Modern Spanish
  • SPW 3012 Introduction to Peninsular Spanish Literature
  • SPW 3030 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
  • SPW 4583 Género Policiaco en el Mundo Hispano
  • SPW 4930 Special Topics in Spanish or Latin American Literature
    • A special topics course is offered most semesters. See our list of upcoming courses to find out what's being offered next.
  • SPT 4800 Spanish Translation (3 credits)

* Course taught in English.

Study Abroad courses may also be applied to the Language, Literature and Culture requirement. Explore Florida Atlantic's Study Abroad programs or ask the LLCL Director of Undergraduate Studies (Dr. Michael Rapoport) about study abroad options

 

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