Spanish, B.A.
The Spanish Major is designed to ensure a well-rounded preparation in language, literature, and culture. The program is balanced and comprehensive, yet allows students the latitude to explore subjects of special interest to them. Specific course and area requirements and electives in language, literature, and culture characterize the program. The major in Spanish begins at the 300 level.
Residency Hours
Students should note the following regulations regarding residency hours: each student must complete a minimum of 122 credit hours required for graduation, including 31 credits in residency at UNC Greensboro, with 12 credits in the Major (including at least one 400 or 500 level course) and 9 credits in the minor.
Overall Requirements
- 122 credit hours, to include at least 30 credits at or above the 300 course level
- No requirement for the concentration can be met by a grade lower than C-.
- Minimum 27 credits at the 300 level or above, including the courses listed below.
Degree Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Requirements | ||
| General Education Core Requirements (GEC) | ||
| College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (LEC) | ||
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Learning Course * | 3 | |
| Advanced Spanish | ||
or SPA 302 | Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers | |
| Literature | ||
Hispanic Literature | ||
| Approaches to Hispanic Literature | ||
400-Level Course | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Special Topics in Language and Literature | ||
| Spanish Literature I | ||
| Spanish Literature II | ||
| Spanish American Literature I | ||
| Spanish American Literature II | ||
500-Level Course | ||
| Topics in Spanish Literature | ||
or SPA 504 | Topics in Spanish American Literature | |
| Composition | ||
| Intermediate Spanish Composition | ||
| Advanced Spanish Composition | ||
| Conversation | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Spanish Conversation | ||
| Conversation in a Spanish-Speaking Country | ||
| Advanced Spanish Conversation | ||
| Civilization | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Culture | ||
| Introduction to Spanish American Culture | ||
| Topics in Spanish Culture and Civilization | ||
| Topics in Spanish-American Culture and Civilization | ||
| U.S. Latino/Latina Cultural Studies | ||
| Electives | ||
Select 6 credits from courses with the SPA course prefix | ||
| * | For Heritage Speakers only. |
Qualified
Note: The courses listed below are excluded for credit toward the major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic Masterpieces in English Translation | ||
| Hispanic Cultures and Civilizations |
Related Courses, Second Majors
Suggested: second foreign language and literature; English or American Literature; Classical Studies; Spanish or Spanish American History; International and Global Studies; European Studies, Latin American Studies; Music; Art; Social Science; Anthropology; International Business Studies; Religious Studies.
Electives
Electives sufficient to complete the 122 credit hours required for degree.
Spanish as a Second Major
- Minimum of 30 credit hours
Students must complete the requirements as described for the Spanish major.