The Spanish program at Austin College has successfully maintained a high level of interest among the students by offering a dynamic and varied curriculum. The department seeks to provide the students with proficiency in the Spanish language and in-depth study of Spanish and Spanish-American literatures and cultures, and encourages students to acquire firsthand experiences by studying abroad in different programs from three weeks (in January term courses) up to an academic year. Almost all of our majors spend at least a semester abroad, in Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, or Argentina.
A major in Spanish consists of a minimum of eight approved course credit units. At least seven units must be in Spanish above Spanish 201. At least three of these seven must be at the 300 level or above and must include Spanish 481. Only one of the seven units may be from among Spanish 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course. At least one of the eight courses must relate to Spain; at least one must relate to Latin America. Up to three credits taught in Spanish that treat Spanish or Latin American history, philosophy, sociology, political science, art history, or economics may count for the major with departmental approval. One approved course taught in English may also count toward the major. Spanish 101, 102, and 201 may not count toward the major.
A minor in Spanish consists of a minimum of five approved course credit units in Spanish above Spanish 201, including at least one course at the 300 level or above. Only one credit may be allowed from among Spanish 226, 227, and/or 237, or an approved immersion course.
Majors and minors are urged to enroll in an approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country. Those who do not are advised to spend some summers or January terms in a Spanish-language environment. A student returning from a study abroad program must take at least one course in advanced Spanish during the student’s remaining time at Austin College.
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