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Undergraduate

Spanish

Want to learn the second most spoken language in Washington state? A Spanish minor complements every degree and is useful and even required in many employment opportunities.

Why Saint Martin's University?

Learning a world language is an integral part of any liberal arts education. The study of a world language not only opens the door to knowledge and understanding of another culture rich in literature and history, but also can afford a better comprehension of the student’s own language and of how languages work in general. In addition, knowledge of a world language is a marketable skill. Knowledge of a world language offers students additional opportunities in an increasingly international market.

The Department of World Languages offers beginning through advanced courses in Spanish. The minor can also be completed, with approval from the department, through approved study abroad programs.

Spanish Requirements

  • 15-21 credits or equivalent

The minor in Spanish is based on Spanish language proficiency. As such, students who can demonstrate proficiency beyond the 200-level via placement testing may request that up to a maximum six credits (i.e., 201 and/or 202) required for the minor be waived. Students may also receive credit for equivalent coursework for the 300- and 400-level courses. However, at least one course of those required for the minor must be taken at Saint Martin’s.

Students also have the option of completing a minor in Spanish through World Language Department-approved study abroad programs. Contact the College of Arts and Sciences for more information.

Visit the undergraduate academic catalog for a complete breakdown of Spanish minor requirements.

Lower-division courses

  • SPN 201 (3) Prerequisite: SPN 102 or placement
  • SPN 202 (3) Prerequisite: SPN 201 or placement

Upper-division courses

Four three-credit courses at the SPN 300- or 400-level chosen from the following:

  • SPN 301 (3): Spanish Composition and Conversation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: SPN202, placement or instructor permission.
  • SPN 310 (3): Hispanic Theater and Cinema. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: SPN202, placement or instructor permission.
  • SPN 326 (3): Introduction to Hispanic Literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: SPN202, placement or instructor permission.
  • SPN 395 (1-4): Special Topics: Spanish. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: SPN202, placement or instructor permission.
  • SPN 401 (3): Advanced Hispanic Literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 300-level Spanish course, placement or instructor permission.
  • SPN 495 (1-4): Special Topics: Spanish. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 300-level Spanish course, placement or instructor permission.

Note: 300- and 400-level courses must be conducted in Spanish in order to count toward the Spanish minor.

Elective courses

One elective chosen from the following:

  • HIS 211 (3): History of Latin American Civilization
  • HIS 411 (3): Modern Latin America

Spanish at a Glance

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Minor
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Main (Lacey)
Type of Instruction
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College of Arts and Sciences
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