Spanish Minor

 

Declaring a Minor in Spanish (15-18 credits)

Students wishing to add a minor to their major course of study can do so by earning 15-18 credits in Spanish in one of two tracks: Spanish for non-heritage learners' track or Spanish for Heritage learners' track.

Instructions for Declaring

Spanish Minor for Non-Heritage Learners or Second Language Track 

Prerequisites:

Students need to take on-line Spanish Language Placement Exam before registration for language courses:

Take the Placement Exam

Students who CLEP/AP 4 start with SPN 1121 & Students who CLEP/AP 8 credits start with SPN 2220 (Congratulations! SPN 2220 counts for the minor!)        

Minor Requirements: (5 courses = 2 elective + 3 mandatory) (15-18 credits)

2 Electives
  • Any SPN/SPW/ SPT at 2000/3000/4000 level courses (3 or 4 credits)

3 Mandatory Courses
  • SPN 3400 Advanced Spanish: Grammar (4 credits)
  • SPN 3500 Spanish Peninsular Culture and Civilization; or SPN 3501 Latin American Culture and Civilization (3 credits)
  • SPW 3030 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; or SPW 3012 Introduction to Spanish Literature; or SPW 3021 Introduction to Latin America Literature (3 credits)

Spanish Minor for Heritage Learners Track

A heritage learner is any person studying Spanish who has a cultural connection to Spanish through family or country of origin and some ability communicating in Spanish or at least understanding the language. Heritage learners are first, second, or third generation and their abilities in Spanish fluctuate broadly: some are proficient in Spanish, others only have basic oral skills, and others only understand the language.

Prerequisites:

Students need to take on-line Spanish Language Placement Exam before registration for language courses:

Take the Placement Exam

Students who CLEP/AP 4 start with SPN 1340 & Students who AP 8 credits start with SPN 2341 (Congratulations! SPN 2341 counts for the minor!)                

Minor Requirements: (5 courses= 2 elective + 3 mandatory) (15-17 credits)

2 Electives
  • SPN 2341 Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Learners (4 credits) or SPN 2161 Spanish for Careers: Healthcare Professions
  • or any SPN/SPW/ SPT at 3000/4000 level courses (3 credits)

3 Mandatory Courses
  • SPN 3343 Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners (4 credits)
  • SPN 3500 Spanish Peninsular Culture and Civilization; or SPN 3501 Latin American Culture and Civilization (3 credits)
  • SPW 3030 Introduction to Hispanic Literature; or SPW 3012 Introduction to Spanish Literature; or SPW 3021 Introduction to Latin America Literature (3 credits)

Note: Students that have completed courses successfully at the 3000 level may not enroll in a course at a lower level. At least 75% of all minor credits must be from FAU. All courses must be passed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Courses taken on study abroad may be counted toward the minor if they are approved by the student’s advisor before the student begins the study abroad program.