Spanish Language and Culture Studies Course Requirements (50QH)
This Spanish major is a combination of a traditional Spanish major and Latino Studies. Coursework consists of 50QH and provides students with a solid foundation in the literature, history, culture, and linguistics of the Spanish-speaking world. The capstone course focuses on the application of the content of all previous courses to current issues in the Chicago Latino community.
Spanish Language and Culture Studies places a strong emphasis on reading and writing skills designed to enhance Spanish heritage speakers’ academic and career opportunities. The major, also open to other advanced-intermediate students of Spanish, is intended to prepare students for graduate study. Students may also apply their knowledge to business, teaching, and other careers. Students of Spanish Language and Culture Studies may choose to combine this major with professional studies through one of four NLU degree-completion programs: Health Care Leadership; Applied Behavioral Sciences; Bachelor of Science in Management; and Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems. The Spanish major also fulfills the requirements as a first or second major for the Liberal Arts Studies Program (B.A.).
All students are assessed by the Department of Language Studies for Spanish language proficiency prior to admission. Students whose Spanish language proficiency in any skill area falls below the intermediate level are required to take SPAN 245 Reading and Writing for Heritage Speakers, which will enable them to succeed in upper-level Spanish courses.
Students may be awarded credit for upper-level Spanish courses taken previously. A minimum of 50% of Spanish courses must be taken at NLU.
Spanish Language and Culture Studies
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50 QH |
| SPAN 325 Introduction to Spanish Written Texts |
5 |
| SPAN 320 Spanish Grammar & Composition |
5 |
| SPAN 330 Geography & Cultures of the Spanish-speaking World |
5 |
| SPAN 410 Spanish for Specific Purposes |
5 |
| SPAN 455 Latino Literature in the U.S. |
5 |
| SPAN 415 Spanish Translation & Editing Skills |
5 |
| SPAN 425 Varieties & Dialects in Spanish Language |
5 |
| SPAN 435 History of Latin America |
5 |
| SPAN 450 20th Century Latin American Literature |
5 |
| SPAN 460 Current Issues in Latino Chicago |
5 |
