Major in LLCL: Spanish

 

The Bachelor of Arts in LLCL with a SPANISH Concentration requires a minimum of 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.

Pre-requisites

Students must take the appropriate placement test before registering for the first time in any Spanish courses at FAU. Take the placement test.

  • Placement test score:

Non-heritage learners’ track placement test: 680+ /1000

Heritage learners’ track placement test : 68+/100

 or

  • SPN 2221 [Track for non-heritage learners] or SPN 2341 [Track for heritage learners

Requirements for LLCL: Spanish Major (36 credits /12 courses)

1 Spanish Language Course (4 credits)

  • SPN 3343 Advanced Spanish [Track for heritage learners] (4 credits)
  • SPN 3400 Advanced Spanish [Track for non-heritage learners] (4 credits)
1 Hispanic Culture and Civilization Course (3 credits)
  • SPN 3500 Spanish culture and civilization (3 credits)
  • SPN 3501 Latin American culture and civilization (3 credits)

1 General Core Course (3 credits)

  • FOL 3880 Research & Bibliographic Methods (3 credits)

4  Spanish Literature and Culture Courses (12 credits)

  • SPW 3012 Introduction to Peninsular literature (3 credits)
  • SPW 3021 Introduction to Latin American literature (3 credits)
  • SPW 3030 Introduction to Hispanic literature (3 credits)
  • SPW 4583 Género policiaco en el mundo hispano (3 credits)
  • SPW 4930 Special Topics in Spanish or Latin American Literature (3 credits) (Can be repeated for credit under different titles)

1 General Linguistics Course (3 credits)

  • LIN 3010 Introduction to Linguistics (3 credits)

1 Spanish Linguistics Course (3 credits)

  • SPN 4740 Spanish Sociolinguistics (3 credits)
  • SPN 4790 Spanish Phonology & Dialectology (3 credits)
  • SPN 4850 Structure of Modern Spanish (3 credits)

3 Elective Courses (9 credits) At least two elective courses have to be taught in lingua.

  • SPN 3410 Spanish Conversation (3 credits)
  • SPN 3435 Introduction to creative writing in Spanish (3 credits)
  • SPN 3440 Commercial Spanish 1 (3 credits)
  • SPN 3441 Commercial Spanish 2 (3 credits)
  • SPN 3500 Spanish culture and civilization (3 credits)
  • SPN 3501 Latin American culture and civilization (3 credits)
  • SPN 4740 Spanish sociolinguistics (3 credits)
  • SPN 4790 Spanish Phonology & Dialectology (3 credits)
  • SPN 4850 Structure of Modern Spanish (3 credits)
  • SPW 3012 Introduction to Peninsular literature (3 credits)
  • SPW 3021 Introduction to Latin American literature (3 credits)
  • SPW 4930 Special Topics in Spanish or Latin American Literature (3 credits)
  • SPW 3030 Introduction to Hispanic literature (3 credits)
  • SPT 4800 Spanish Translation (3 credits)
  • LIT 3060 Introduction to Comparative Literature (3 credits)* 
  • LIT 4194 Comparative Caribbean Literature (3 credits)* 
  • LAS 2000 Introduction to Latin American Studies (3 credits)*

* Course taught in English.

 

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