Spanish Major Requirements
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours: 36+
"PR" indicates a pre-requisite. "CO" indicates a co-requisite.
Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult http://advising.cofc.edu/general-edu for more information.
Required Courses
Spanish Skills Review (3) PR: SPAN 202 |
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Spanish Composition (3) PR: SPAN 275 |
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Spanish Conversation (3) PR: SPAN 275 |
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Intensive Conversation and Composition (6) PR: SPAN 275 |
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Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature (3) PR: SPAN 313 and one of the following: SPAN 312, 314, 328; or SPAN 350; or instructor permission |
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Advanced Grammar and Lexicon (3) PR: SPAN 313 and one of the following: SPAN 312, 314, 328; or SPAN 350; or instructor permission |
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Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (3) PR: SPAN 313 and one of the following: SPAN 312, 314, 328; or SPAN 350; or instructor permission |
Note: *SPAN 328 Spanish Language Study Abroad or SPAN 312 Spanish as a Heritage Language may also be used to satisfy the Spanish 314 requirement.
One course selected from:
Civilization and Culture of Spain I (3) PR: SPAN 313 and one of the following: SPAN 312, 314, 328; or SPAN 350; or instructor permission |
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Civilization and Culture of Spain II (3) PR: SPAN 313 and one of the following: SPAN 312, 314, 328; or SPAN 350; or instructor permission |
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Latin American Civilization and Culture I (3) PR: SPAN 313 and one of the following: SPAN 312, 314, 328; or SPAN 350; or instructor permission |
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Latin American Civilization and Culture II (3) PR: SPAN 313 and one of the following: SPAN 312, 314, 328; or SPAN 350; or instructor permission |
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Current Issues in Spain or the Spanish-Speaking World (3) PR: SPAN 313 and one of the following: SPAN 312, 314, 328; or SPAN 350; or instructor permission |
Two courses selected from:
Survey of Spanish Literature I (3) PR: SPAN 320 or instructor permission |
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Survey of Spanish Literature II (3) PR: SPAN 320 or instructor permission |
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Survey of Spanish-American Literature I (3) PR: SPAN 320 or instructor permission |
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Survey of Spanish-American Literature II (3) PR: SPAN 320 or instructor permission |
Three courses totaling 9 credit hours at the 400-level including at least one course in literature and one in linguistics:
SPAN 400-level Literature (at least one):
18th and 19th Century Spanish Literature (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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20th Century Spanish Literature (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Don Quijote de la Mancha (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Spanish-American Poetry (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Spanish-American Fiction (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Spanish-American Theatre (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Early Colonial Spanish-American Texts (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Hispanic-Caribbean Theatre (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Chicano/a Literature (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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The Golden Age (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Spanish Theatre (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Medieval Literature of the Iberian Peninsula (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Seminar: Special Topics in Hispanic Literature (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Directed Reading (1-3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
SPAN 400-level Linguistics (at least one):
Morphology and Syntax (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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History of the Spanish Language (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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Spanish Dialectology (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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Spanish Sociolinguistics (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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Special Topics in Language Studies (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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Independent Study (1-3) PR: The topic must be verified by the department chair as Linguistics, one 300-level Spanish class in Linguistics and instructor permission. |
SPAN 400-level Electives:
Morphology and Syntax (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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Spanish Phonetics and Phonology (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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History of the Spanish Language (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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Spanish Dialectology (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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Spanish Sociolinguistics (3) PR: SPAN 381 or instructor permission |
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18th and 19th Century Spanish Literature (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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20th Century Spanish Literature (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Don Quijote de la Mancha (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Spanish-American Poetry (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Spanish-American Fiction (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Spanish-American Theatre (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Early Colonial Spanish-American Texts (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Hispanic-Caribbean Theatre (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission)) |
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Chicano/a Literature (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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The Golden Age (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Contemporary Spanish Theatre (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Medieval Literature of the Iberian Peninsula (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Seminar: Special Topics in Hispanic Literature (3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Special Topics in Language Studies (3) PR: SPAN 381; or instructor permission |
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Directed Reading (1-3) PR: SPAN 320 and an additional 300-level literature course (SPAN 361, 362, 371 or 372; 390 may also be an option if the topic is literature; or instructor permission) |
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Independent Study (1-3) PR: One 300-level Spanish class and instructor permission. |
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Bachelor's Essay (6) PR: One 400-level Spanish class in the field of study and instructor permission |
Notes:
- Majors in Spanish are required to take a proficiency exam during their last year prior to graduation. Information about the nature of the exam and the schedule for each credit is available in the department and on its website.
Spanish Teacher Education Program (Grades PK-12)
Students interested in teacher certification in foreign language must complete both the Spanish major and the foreign language education minor requirements. See the School of Education, Health and Human Performance section of this catalog for a listing of the required foreign language education minor courses.
After declaration of a major in Spanish, students interested in teacher certification in foreign language must meet with the director of certification and clinical practice, School of Education, Health, and Human Performance, 843-953-5613. Students must take EDFS 201 during their sophomore year and apply for acceptance into this program no later than the second semester of their sophomore year. In addition to meeting with an assigned advisor in Spanish, candidates in all languages must meet with Dr. Shawn Morrison, 404 J.C. Long Building, morrisonsh@cofc.edu, for additional information as soon as possible. Requirements include:
- admission to and successful completion of the approved Teacher Education Program
- passing score on PRAXIS II World Language Test in Spanish
- a passing score on the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching Test
- a rating of Advanced Low in Spanish on the official OPI test
- and the successful completion of the content major in Spanish, with its specific GPA requirements (see below).
In order to be admitted to the Clinical Internship (EDFS 460), candidates must have met the following requirements:
- Completion of all Spanish course requirements for the Spanish major in Education.
- 3.00 GPA in Spanish courses
- 3.00 GPA in EDFS courses
- 2.50 overall GPA
When declaring teacher certification in Spanish through the Program of Study Management System (POSM), students must first select "Declare or Add a Major" and then "Secondary Education Cognate" from the major list. Once this selection is made, a second menu box will appear with a list of the associated majors. Select the Spanish major and follow the on-screen instructions.
