Undergraduate Minors in Spanish
Minor in Spanish Language and Cultures
This 15 credit minor will provide students with a solid background in linguistic, cultural and literary aspects of the study of Spanish.
Students may choose from the following courses. A minimum of 9 credits must be on the 300 or 400 level.
- Spanish 206 Review of Oral and Written Spanish for Native Speakers Educated in the US
- Spanish 207 Reading and Writing in Spanish
- Spanish 221 Introduction to Literature
- Spanish 301 Advanced Grammar and Composition I
- Spanish 302 Advanced Grammar and Composition II
- Spanish 306 Spanish II for Native Speakers
- Spanish 307 Oral Communication Skills for Native Speakers of Spanish
- Spanish 310 Spanish Phonetics
- 311 or 312 Advanced Conversation I or Advanced Conversation II
- 315 Commercial Spanish I
- 316 Practicum in Translation I
- 317 Translation II
- 318 Translation of Technical Texts
- 321 Survey of Spanish Literature I
- 322 Survey of Spanish Literature II
- 323 Survey of Latin American Literature I
- 324 Survey of Latin American Literature II
- 325 Spanish Civilization I
- 326 Spanish Civilization II
- 346 Latin American Civilization I
- 347 Latin American Civilization II
- 356 Literary Translation I
- 357 Literary Translation II
- 415 Commercial Spanish II
- 422 Cross-Cultural Communication
- 425 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics I: Basic Concepts
- 426 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics II: Language In Use
- 448 Special Topics in Latin American Civilization
- 449 Special Topics in Spanish Civilization
- All literature courses on the 400 level
All courses must be taught in Spanish. Native or heritage learners of Spanish should seek the advice of the Undergraduate Advisor for Spanish before choosing their courses. The minor is open to all students except Spanish majors. A grade of “C” or better is required in each class.
A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to the minor from courses taken at other institutions. However, a maximum of 9 credits may be applied from a University of Maryland study abroad program.
Minor in Spanish Language, Business, and Cultures
This 15 credit minor will provide students with a solid background in language, culture, and concepts important for business in the Spanish speaking world.
Students must complete Spanish 315 Commercial Spanish I and either Spanish 415 Commercial Spanish II or Spanish 422 Cross-Cultural Communication.
Students may choose from the following courses to complete the other 9 credits. A minimum of 9 credits must be on the 300 or 400 level.
- Spanish 206 Review of Oral and Written Spanish for Native Speakers Educated in the US
- Spanish 207 Reading and Writing in Spanish
- Spanish 221 Introduction to Literature
- Spanish 301 Advanced Grammar and Composition I
- Spanish 302 Advanced Grammar and Composition II
- Spanish 306 Spanish II for Native Speakers
- Spanish 307 Oral Communication Skills for Native Speakers of Spanish
- Spanish 310 Spanish Phonetics
- 311 or 312 Advanced Conversation I or Advanced Conversation II
- 316 Practicum in Translation I
- 317 Translation II
- 318 Translation of Technical Texts
- 321 Survey of Spanish Literature I
- 322 Survey of Spanish Literature II
- 323 Survey of Latin American Literature I
- 324 Survey of Latin American Literature II
- 325 Spanish Civilization I
- 326 Spanish Civilization II
- 346 Latin American Civilization I
- 347 Latin American Civilization II
- 356 Literary Translation I
- 357 Literary Translation II
- 425 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics I: Basic Concepts
- 426 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics II: Language In Use
- 448 Special Topics in Latin American Civilization
- 449 Special Topics in Spanish Civilization
- All literature courses on the 400 level
All courses must be taught in Spanish. Native or heritage learners of Spanish should seek the advice of the Undergraduate Advisor for Spanish before choosing their courses. The minor is open to all students except Spanish majors. A grade of “C” or better is required in each class.
A maximum of 6 credits may be applied to the minor from courses taken at other institutions. However, a maximum of 9 credits may be applied from a University of Maryland study abroad program.
Minor Advisor:
Karen Remson
2211 Jiménez Hall, 301-405-6452
email