Spanish (SPN) Minor

The Spanish language and culture program includes four semesters of basic Spanish language study using a communicative approach as well as a series of courses designed to increase a student’s knowledge of Hispanic life, history and culture.

The Minor in Spanish

Minor candidates need to complete the following requirements:

• Twenty credits beyond the level of SPN 1104.
• SPN 3513 (Composition and Grammar Review). This requirement may be met with courses in other programs with the consent of St. Scholastica Spanish faculty. Prerequisite: SPN 2102.
• At least one Spanish language literature course.
• Completion of one of the following civilization or culture courses: LIS 3303, LIS/HIS 2009, SPN 3601, or SPN 3602. Participation in study-abroad programs may replace the above with the consent of St. Scholastica Spanish faculty.
• Only one course taught in English may count towards the minor. These courses include LIS/SPN 3303 (The Other America), HIS 2009 (Modern Latin American History), and LIS 3202 (Culture Through Film, Section 5). Other courses in English may count with prior approval from St. Scholastica Spanish faculty.
• LIS 4555 (LIS Internship) may count towards the minor with prior approval from St. Scholastica Spanish faculty.