Minor

Derek Kotter, MA, Program Coordinator
Center for Global Citizenship, Room 103
(270) 384-8165  kotterd@lindsey.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the Spanish Program is to provide students with the opportunity to learn the Spanish language and appreciate the culture of Spanish-speaking peoples around the world.

Entrance Requirement

Placement test.

Degree Requirements

A.  General Education Requirements:   36-47 hours

B.  Program Prerequisites:  6 hours

• Elementary Spanish I (SPAN 1013) - 3 hours
• Elementary Spanish II (SPAN 1023) - 3 hours

C.  Program Requirements:  3 hours

• Intermediate Spanish (SPAN 2033) - 3 hours

 D.  Program Electives (select from the following):  18 hours

• Spanish Conversation (SPAN 3013) - 3 hours
• Hispanic Film (SPAN 3023) - 3 hours
• Latin American Culture & Civilization (SPAN 3033) - 3 hours
• Medieval-Golden Age Spain (SPAN 3043) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Spanish Literature (SPAN 3113) - 3 hours
• Introduction to Latin American Literature (SPAN 3123) - 3 hours
• Special Topics in Spanish (SPAN 3803) - 3 hours
• Advanced Grammar & Composition (SPAN 4103) - 3 hours
• Study Abroad (3000-4000 level) - credit hours may vary

E.  Major

F.  General Electives

Exit Assessment

• Oral Exit Interview: Students will be required to interview with the Spanish professor(s) to demonstrate oral proficiency and critical thinking in the Spanish language.
• Composition Portfolio: Students will compile a portfolio of five (5) written compositions that best reflect their writing style, knowledge of the Spanish language and critical thinking abilities. These compositions may be taken from any of the required program courses and the program electives.

TOTAL:  128 credit hours