University of Illinois Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 6 courses
The BA with a Major in Spanish allows students to pursue the study of the Spanish language through a diverse set of subjects that include literature, cultural studies, linguistics, and professional and medical Spanish. Students can focus on one or more of these subjects, depending on their academic and future professional goals. While many students complete the major as their singular field of interest, many others complete the degree as a double-major together with one of the many other offerings present in LAS and UIC. Students in this major will be able to: The Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies offers a Minor in Italian and Italian American Studies. Through course work, study abroad and internship experience, mentoring, and other social and cultural encounters, the minor advances learners’ proficiency in global communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving, and engagement with the ideological and concrete realities of their own world, enhancing their opportunities for careers and advanced study at the local, national, and international levels. Portuguese serves the Spanish major through its courses for speakers of Romance languages.
Major Requirements: Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 202 | Spanish Grammar in Practice | 3 |
| SPAN 203 or SPAN 204 | Extensive Reading and Writing for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish or Extensive Reading and Writing for Heritage Speakers of Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 206 | Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 210 | Introduction to the Formal Analysis of Hispanic Texts | 3 |
| SPAN 380 | Professional Development | 1 |
| Total Major Requirements: Required Courses | 31 credits | |
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