Language Programs: Spanish

There are so many reasons to learn Spanish, we could hardly list them all here. Spanish is spoken by some 400 million people. According to About.com, it is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world. It is an official language on four continents, and the number of Spanish speakers in the United States is growing. Speakers of Spanish are needed in a wide variety of fields such as business, education, health care, journalism and social work. Spanish makes a great "second major" in combination with just about any other discipline that interests you. Our Spanish program provides you many opportunities to interact with Spanish speakers both at home and abroad, and to apply your skills in service opportunities.

SPAN 101 Elementary Spanish I

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II

SPAN 200 Latin American Society: Past and Present

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II

SPAN 306 Experiencing Spanish Abroad

SPAN 331 Business Spanish

SPAN 370 Spanish Conversation

SPAN 371 Spanish Composition and Grammar

SPAN 345 Topics in Spanish

SPAN 372 Latin American Civilization and Culture

SPAN 373 Spanish Civilization and Culture

SPAN 374 Literature and Culture of Spain

SPAN 376 Literature and Culture of Latin America

SPAN 381 Spanish Grammar through Cultural Readings

SPAN 384 Spanish Phonetics and Phonology

SPAN 389 Internship in Spanish

SPAN 453 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics

SPAN 455 Topics in Hispanic Literary and Culture Studies

SPAN 470 Advanced Oral Spanish

SPAN 471 Advanced Spanish Composition

SPAN 476 Twentieth Century Spain

SPAN 480 Translation and Interpreting

SPAN 490 Hispanic Cinema

SPAN 499 Advanced Studies in Spanish

Thirty-six (36) semester hours are required in the Spanish Major. Some of the required course work may be accomplished through CLEP or AP credit.  Study abroad is strongly recommended.  A minor or second major is required.

Required core courses:

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II (or equivalent) (3 hours)

SPAN 201 and 202 Intermediate Spanish (6 hours)

SPAN 370 Spanish Conversation (3 hours)

SPAN 371 Spanish Composition and Grammar (3 hours)

SPAN 372 Spanish American Civilization and Culture or SPAN 373 Spanish Civilization and Culture (3 hours)

SPAN 374 Literature and Culture of Spain or SPAN 376 Literature and Culture of Spanish America (3 hours)

Total credit hours in required core courses 21

 

Elective courses:

Five (5) additional 300 or 400 level courses, OR four additional 300 or 400 level courses and one 200 level course.

Total credit hours in elective courses: 15      

Total credit hours: 36

All Spanish majors require the following required core courses:

SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II (or equivalent) (3 hours)

SPAN 201 and 202 Intermediate Spanish (6 hours)

SPAN 370 Spanish Conversation (3 hours)

SPAN 371 Spanish Composition and Grammar (3 hours)

SPAN 372 Spanish American Civilization and Culture or SPAN 373 Spanish Civilization and Culture (3 hours)

SPAN 374 Literature and Culture of Spain or SPAN 376 Literature and Culture of Spanish America (3 hours)

 

Concentrations options

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for Communication

SPAN 345 Topics in Spanish Or SPAN 381 Spanish Grammar Cultural Readings (3 hours)

SPAN 470 Advanced Oral Spanish Or SPAN 471 Advanced Spanish Composition (3 hours)

Choose one  of the following Spanish elective courses (3 hours):

SPAN 3** or 4** Study Abroad

Or SPAN 389 Internship in Spanish

Or SPAN 331 Business Spanish

Or SPAN 455 Topics in Hispanic Literary and Cultural Studies

Or SPAN 480 Translation and Interpreting 

Students must take all 3 courses in one of the concentration options below (9 hours):

Workplace Communication: 9hrs

COMM 330 Leadership Communication

COMM 349 Small Group Communication

COMM 365 Intercultural Comm

Advertising/User Experience: 9hrs

AD 210 Software Studio

UX 320 User Experience Design

UX 330 Interactive Design

Strategic Communications: 9hrs

PR 255 Fundamentals of Public Relations

COMM 346 Persuasion

COMM 364 Crisis Communication

Total 39 hours

 

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for International Business

SPAN 345 Topics in Spanish Or SPAN 381 Spanish Grammar Cultural Readings (3 hours)

SPAN 470 Advanced Oral Spanish Or SPAN 471 Advanced Spanish Composition (3 hours)

MGT 210 Organization and Management (3 hours)

MGT 303 International Business (3 hours)

Choose one of the following Spanish elective courses (3 hours):

SPAN 3** or 4** Study Abroad

Or SPAN 389 Internship in Spanish

Or SPAN 331 Business Spanish

Or SPAN 455 Topics in Hispanic Literary and Cultural Studies

Or SPAN 480 Translation and Interpreting

Choose one of the following International Business electives (3 hours):

ENT 425 International Entrepreneurship

Or MGT 316 International Management

Or ECON 380 International Economics

Total 39 hours

 

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for Health Sciences and Health Care

SPAN 345 Topics in Spanish Or SPAN 381 Spanish Grammar Cultural Readings (3 hours)

SPAN 470 Advanced Oral Spanish Or SPAN 471 Advanced Spanish Composition (3 hours)

Choose one of the following Spanish elective courses (3 hours):

SPAN 3** or 4** Study Abroad

Or SPAN 389 Internship in Spanish

Or SPAN 331 Business Spanish

Or SPAN 455 Topics in Hispanic Literary and Cultural Studies

Or SPAN 480 Translation and Interpreting

Choose any 9 hours from the following courses: 

(Biology) BIOL 113-114, 120-121, 122-123, 131

(Chemistry) CHEM 105-6, 107-8, 109, 116, 120-121

(Psychology) PSY 100, PSY 220, PSYS 100, PSYS 220, PSYS 440

(Human Nutrition) HMD 211

Total 39 hours

 

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish for Legal Professionals

SPAN 345 Topics in Spanish Or SPAN 381 Spanish Grammar Cultural Readings (3 hours)

SPAN 470 Advanced Oral Spanish Or SPAN 471 Advanced Spanish Composition (3 hours)

PLS 225 Introduction to Law 3hrs

PLS 200 Legal Ethics 3hrs

Choose one of the following Spanish elective courses (3 hours):

SPAN 3** or 4** Study Abroad

Or SPAN 389 Internship in Spanish

Or SPAN 331 Business Spanish

Or SPAN 455 Topics in Hispanic Literary and Cultural Studies

Or SPAN 480 Translation and Interpreting

Choose one of the two Paralegal Studies elective courses (3 hours):

PLS 296 Family Law

Or PLS 291 Criminal Law 3hrs

Total 39 hrs

Thirty semester (30) hours are required in this major (reference number 464). Some of the required course work may be accomplished through CLEP or AP credit.  Study abroad is strongly recommended. 

Required core courses:

SPAN 102 (3 hours)

SPAN 201 and 202 (6 hours)

SPAN 370 Spanish Conversation (3 hours)

SPAN 371 Spanish Composition and Grammar (3 hours)

SPAN 372 Spanish American Civilization and Culture or SPAN 373 Spanish Civilization and Culture (3 hours)

SPAN 374 Literature and Culture of Spain or SPAN 376 Literature and Culture of Spanish America (3 hours)

Total credit hours in required core courses 21

 

Elective courses:

Three (3) additional 300 or 400 level courses, OR two additional 300 or 400 level courses and one 200 level course.

Total credit hours in elective courses: 9

Total credit hours: 30

The Spanish Club meets regularly for a wide variety of activities – often creative or informative, and always fun! Often the Spanish Club joins other language clubs for food events or friendly competition in sports. Joining the club is a great way to find friends with similar interests while continuing to learn about Spanish language and culture. Email yertty.vandermolen@wku.edu for more information.