Major
Spanish majors are required to take eight courses (32 units), including SPAN 202 or SPAN 211, six courses numbered above SPAN 202/SPAN 211, and SPAN 490. Of the group of six courses, a minimum of two must be in literature and one in linguistics. At least one of the six courses must be numbered SPAN 340 or above.
A maximum of three courses may be taken outside the department, including those taken on study abroad programs. Only one course may be taken in English, with approval of the department. All courses taken outside the department for the Spanish major must be approved in advance by the students' departmental adviser. Students are responsible for documenting the work they do abroad, especially regarding independent research, internships, or courses taken directly at a university. A portfolio of their work should be submitted upon their return in order to receive credit towards the Spanish major or minor.
For both the Spanish major and minor, the terms literature and culture refer to the literatures and cultures of Spain, Spanish America, and the Latino United States. The term linguistics includes courses taught both in English and Spanish.
Concentration
Students majoring in Spanish Studies have the option to choose a concentration in Literature, Culture, or Linguistics. In addition to the requirements above, students pursuing a concentration must also satisfy the following requirements:
- Literature. Three courses in literature, one course in linguistics, and two additional courses in literature, linguistics, or culture
- Culture. Three courses in culture, two courses in literature, and one course in linguistics
- Linguistics. Three courses in linguistics, two courses in literature, and one additional course in literature, linguistics, or culture
Literature
| SPAN 301 | Introduction to Pre-Columbian and Colonial Latin American Literature and Civilization | 4 units |
| SPAN 302 | Introduction to Medieval and Golden Age Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 units |
| SPAN 304 | Introduction to Modern Spanish Literature and Civilization | 4 units |
| SPAN 309 | Latin American Writers in Spain | 4 units |
| SPAN 314 | Latin American Women's Voices in Fiction and Film | 4 units |
| SPAN 316 | Violence in Latin American Fiction and Film | 4 units |
| SPAN 320 | Golden Age Spanish Literature and Film | 4 units |
| SPAN 321 | Spanish Culture during Francoism | 4 units |
| SPAN 351 | Cervantes and the Renaissance | 4 units |
| SPAN 362 | Modern Spanish Theater and Cinema | 4 units |
| SPAN 363 | Hispanic Autobiography | 4 units |
| SPAN 365 | Gender and Sexuality in Spain | 4 units |
| SPAN 370 | The Jungle in Modern Latin American Literature | 4 units |
| SPAN 382 | Contemporary Mexican Novel | 4 units |
| SPAN 383 | Survey of Chicano Literature | 4 units |
Culture
| SPAN 312 | Spanish Film and Culture | 4 units |
| SPAN 313 | Latin American Film and Culture | 4 units |
| SPAN 314 | Latin American Women's Voices in Fiction and Film | 4 units |
| SPAN 316 | Violence in Latin American Fiction and Film | 4 units |
| SPAN 320 | Golden Age Spanish Literature and Film | 4 units |
| SPAN 321 | Spanish Culture during Francoism | 4 units |
| SPAN 371/CTSJ 260 | Culture, Resistance, and the Politics of Human Rights in the Americas | 4 units |
| SPAN 362 | Modern Spanish Theater and Cinema | 4 units |
| SPAN 365 | Gender and Sexuality in Spain | 4 units |
Linguistics
Honors in the Major
Majors in the department with GPA of at least 3.50 in major courses and an overall GPA of 3.25 may qualify for Honors at graduation through a distinguished comprehensive thesis. Students pursuing Honors enroll in a 4-unit independent study in which they extend the work conducted during the senior seminar. Consult the major advisor or chair for details by the end of the fall semester, senior year.
Minor
Spanish minors are required to take 5 courses, at the 202/211 level or higher. Courses numbered 300 and above are courses in literature, linguistics, and culture. At least one course must be numbered 340 or above. A maximum of two courses may be taken outside the department, including those taken on study abroad programs. Only one course may be taken in English. All courses taken outside the department for the Spanish minor must be approved in advance by the department.