Spanish Minor
Prerequisite for Minor Entry
Students must demonstrate proficiency at intermediate high proficiency, as defined by ACTFL, prior to entry into the subject content coursework for the Spanish minor. Proficiency can be demonstrated with the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish, the SPAN 301/302 Credit by Exam, or a grade of B or better on the SPAN 302 final exam. Students who do not achieve a B or better on the SPAN 302 final exam can continue in the minor only after successful completion of the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy or the SPAN 301/302 Language Challenge.
Minor Requirements
18 credit hours
Complete the following:
(Credit can be earned by completion of courses at GFU, with the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy or the SPAN 301/302 Credit by Exam)
A thorough review of Spanish to develop intermediate high proficiency, as defined by ACTFL. Activities include reading authentic texts, writing in a variety of styles, and developing strategies for communication. Prerequisite: SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II or placement by exam.
A thorough review of Spanish to develop intermediate high proficiency, as defined by ACTFL. Activities include reading authentic texts, writing in a variety of styles, and developing strategies for communication. Prerequisite: SPAN 301 Intermediate/Advanced Spanish or placement by exam.
Choose four of the following:
This course will provide an introduction to Latina/o literature's and cultures in the United States from the 1820s to the present, paying close attention to the historical and social events that have influenced the construction of U.S. Latino/a identities. Through the examination of canonical texts produced by Chicanos, Mexican-Americans, and Hispanic Caribbean authors we will analyze questions of racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural identities in conversation with current theoretical concepts such as Diaspora, border identities, strategic essentialism, imagined
communities, code-switching, oppositional consciousness, and double-consciousness.
A one-semester introduction to the cultures and civilizations of the Iberian Peninsula. Students continue to develop skills toward advanced proficiency as defined by ACTFL. Activities to include reading authentic texts and listening to and interacting with native speakers of Spanish. Areas of study may include history, art, music, the role of religion, governmental systems and gender differences. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite SPAN 302 or instructor鈥檚 permission.
n introduction to the cultures and civilizations of Latin America. Students continue to develop skills toward advanced proficiency, as defined by ACTFL. Activities include reading authentic texts, field trips, and listening to native speakers. Areas of study may include history, art, music, the role of religion, governmental systems, and gender differences. Taught in Spanish.
Corequisite/Prerequisite: SPAN 302 Intermediate/Advanced Spanish II or concurrent enrollment in SPAN 302 Intermediate/Advanced Spanish II or instructor's permission.
A one-semester introduction to Latin American and Peninsular (Spain) literature. This course introduces students to selected masters and periods of Latin American and Spanish literature and reflects on matters of faith as revealed in the pieces studied. Students continue to develop skills toward advanced proficiency as defined by ACTFL. Taught in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 302 Advanced Spanish or equivalent.
Occasional special courses are chosen to fit the needs and interests of students and faculty.
Study Abroad Option:
Students may complete up to 12 semester hours toward the minor in an approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country (credits abroad must be taught entirely in Spanish. Any course taught in Spanish at a national university applies, but classes in stand-alone study abroad programs must be at the 300-level or above). Students must take at least one upper-division SPAN content class at 麻豆社 Fox to complete the minor.