Spanish

Lander University's Spanish program emphasizes language acquisition and the study of Hispanic cultures, civilizations, and literatures.

Spanish majors gain proficiency in reading, listening, writing, and speaking the language. By the time they graduate, majors can converse with native speakers on a variety of topics, such as sports, cinema, art, and even politics and religion. They also have studied and experienced Hispanic culture to a point where they can distinguish similarities and differences between various Hispanic societies.

There is no doubt that the best way to become fluent in a language and a culture is to live in the middle of that culture for an extended period of time. Spanish majors are required to study in a Spanish-speaking country and thus gain first-hand experience participating in everyday life in another culture. Through its affiliation with Academic Studies Abroad, Lander offers home-stay programs in Argentina, Chile, and Spain. In addition to normal coursework, students with an advanced level of Spanish may choose to take part in an internship overseas. The Financial Aid Office at Lander works closely with students to help make this opportunity available.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS¹			CREDIT HOURS
A. Core Skills
	ENGL 101	Writing and Inquiry I	3
	ENGL 102	Writing and Inquiry II	3
		Approved Mathematics	3
B. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)			6
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)			6
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning
		Approved Science or Mathematics	3
		Approved Lab Science	4
E. Founding Documents of the United States
	HIST 111R²	United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R² United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R² American National Government	3
F. World Cultures			3
G. LINK 101			1
Total General Education Requirements			35

¹For approved courses see the General Education section
²If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS		CREDIT HOURS
SPAN 305	Spanish Advanced Grammar	3
SPAN 306	Spanish Writing Workshop	1
SPAN 330	Overseas Study	1
SPAN 499	Spanish Capstone	1

*There may be prerequisites for the above courses, depending on the student’s language ability and/or placement. The prerequisites may include SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 203, and SPAN 204.

MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES	CREDIT HOURS
200-level or above Spanish courses (complete 24 hours)* SPAN 205, SPAN 215, SPAN 240, SPAN 280, SPAN 320, SPAN 340, SPAN 345, SPAN 350, SPAN 355, SPAN 360, SPAN 365, SPAN 380, SPAN 480, SPAN 490 *At least 6 credit hours must be at the 300 level or above.	24

Total Major Program Requirements	30
Additional Electives	55
TOTAL FOR BA DEGREE	120

The World Cultures requirement will be waived for students who spend a semester at an approved study abroad site, but each student must still earn the minimum number of hours required for a degree in Spanish (120).
Spanish majors must spend a minimum of one semester living and studying on an approved overseas residential study program.
Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses.