Spanish
College of Liberal Arts
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Requirements and Core Courses |
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—Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Majors and prospective majors are expected to spend at least one semester abroad, living in the target culture and enhancing their fluency in the language. Many accredited study-abroad programs are available. Students should work with their advisors in the selection of a program. Students may earn some equivalent credit in approved study-abroad programs. Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate. Note: Students preparing to teach should consult the catalog listing of the Department of Teaching and Learning or link to its online information for certification requirements. Those who intend to major in foreign languages and education should begin the study of the major language in the first year; studies toward any language taken as a minor should start no later than the beginning of the second year. CORE COURSES Span 101—First Semester Spanish Span 102—Second Semester Spanish Span 203—Third Semester Spanish Span 204—Fourth Semester Spanish One of the following: For L 101—Intro to the World of Languages For L 110—Intro to Foreign Film For L 130—Intro to Foreign Literature Span 105—Elementary Conversation One of the following: Span 110—Peninsular Spanish Film Span 111—Latin American Film Span 120— Peninsular Spanish Culture Span 121—Latin American Culture Span 130—Masterpieces in Peninsular Spanish Literature Span 205—Intermediate Conversation I Span 306—Intermediate Reading and Translation Span 307—Intermediate Speaking and Listening Two of the following: Span 310—Peninsular Spanish Film (in Spanish) Span 311—Latin American Film (in Spanish) Span 320—Peninsular Spanish Culture (in Spanish) Span 321—Latin American Culture (in Spanish) Span 350—Intro to Peninsular Spanish Literature (in Spanish) Span 351—Intro to Latin American Literature (in Spanish) Span 361—Spanish for the Professions Span 305—Intermediate Conversation II Span 308—Intermediate Grammar and Writing Span 407—Advanced Speaking and Listening Two of the following: Span 450—Seminar in Spanish Studies - Themes Span 451—Seminar in Spanish Studies - Authors Span 452—Seminar in Spanish Studies - Genres Span 408—Advanced Grammar and Writing |
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Suggested Strengths, Interests, and Preparation |
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• At least one year of Spanish in high school |
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Scholarships and Financial Aid |
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In addition to University-wide financial assistance, the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures offers various scholarship opportunities to students enrolled in a foreign language class. To obtain application information concerning these scholarships, go to the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures Web site or contact the department’s main office at 509-335-4135. |
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Related Fields of Study That Might Interest You |
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• Spanish Teaching |
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Contact Information |
| Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures |
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Thompson Hall 110 Washington State University PO Box 642610 Pullman, WA 99164-2610 |
| forlang@wsunix.wsu.edu |
| 509-335-4135 |
Strengths of the Program
- WSU’s Language Learning Resource Center in Thompson Hall provides foreign language students access to 25 computers, plus stations for video and audio tape use.
- WSU’s program includes the study of literature, film, and traditions of foreign cultures to deepen students’ intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and comprehension skills.
- The department offers specialized language courses for students in business, the social sciences, pedagogy, engineering, and the sciences.