Spanish
Spoken in twenty-nine countries by more than 450 million people, Spanish is the primary language of the Americas and the second tongue of the United States. The Spanish Program at Idaho State University encourages proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Spanish by engaging students directly in the Spanish-speaking world. We offer courses in Peninsular, Spanish American, and US Latino / Hispanic literatures and cultures, as well as courses in linguistics, translation, business, and the professions. In addition, many of our students enter Study Abroad programs through universities in Spain and Latin America where we honor agreements for the transfer of credits. The Department of Languages and Literatures works closely with medical and court interpretation programs, government agencies, and the College of Business to keep students abreast of demands for their skills in the public and private sector. Many students earn a double major in Spanish and another of the university's fine programs in Health Care, Computer Science, Political Science, Business, Anthropology, English, Law Enforcement, International Studies or Education. Our faculty and students work together in the classroom and in the community to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to lead productive lives in a multicultural nation. Graduating with a degree in Spanish from Idaho State University guarantees a well-rounded and comprehensive university education which will enhance your employment opportunities and fully prepare you for graduate studies.
Requirements for Spanish Major
- SPAN 201-202 Intermediate Spanish (or equivalent high school courses or experience) 8 credits
- CMLT 207, 208, 209, or 220 Either Contemporary European Culture, or Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World, or Cultures of Asia, or Introduction to International Film 3 credits
- CMLT 360 Literary Theory 3 credits
- SPAN 301-302 Spanish Conversation and Composition 6 credits
- SPAN 341-342 Survey of Spanish and Latin American Literature and Civilization 6 credits
AND
- SPAN, CMLT, or LANG Upper-division elective courses (300-499), at least 12 credits of which are conducted in Spanish 18 credits
Requirements for Spanish Minor
- SPAN 201-202 Intermediate Spanish 8 credits (or equivalent high school courses or experience)
- SPAN 301-302 Spanish Conversation and Composition 6 credits
- Any Goal 10A course 3 credits
AND
- SPAN, CMLT, or LANG Upper-division elective courses (300-499), at least 3 credits of which are conducted in Spanish 6 credits
Requirements for Major in Spanish for Business and Professions
- CMLT 207, 208, 209, or 220 Two of the following: Contemporary European Culture, or Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World, or Cultures of Asia, or Introduction to International Film 6 credits
- CMLT 360 Literary Theory 3 credits
- SPAN 301-302 Spanish Conversation and Composition 6 credits
- SPAN 341-342 Survey of Spanish and Latin American Literature and Civilization 6 credits
- SPAN 381 Current Affairs 3 credits
- SPAN 460 Translation and Interpretation 3 credits
- SPAN, CMLT, or LANG Upper-division elective courses (300-499), at least 6 credits of which are conducted in Spanish 9 credits
AND ONE of the following minors offered by the College of Business
- Either Computer Information Systems 18 credits
- Or Business Administration 33 credits
- Or Marketing 18 credits
Requirements for Secondary Teacher Education Degree
Must complete all requirements for teacher certification.
Education Component:
- College of Education in Course Catalog
Spanish Major Component:
- SPAN 301-302 Spanish Conversation and Composition and their prerequisites or equivalent high school courses 6 credits
- LANG 437 The Teaching of Foreign Languages 3 credits
- SPAN Upper-division elective courses (300-499) Must be approved by the Department of Languages and Literatures and by the College of Education 12 credits
Spanish Minor Component:
- SPAN 201-202 Intermediate Spanish 8 credits (or equivalent)
- LANG 437 The Teaching of Foreign Languages 3 credits
- SPAN Upper-division elective courses (300-499) Must be approved by the Department of Languages and Literatures and by the College of Education 12 credits