Spanish Minor

Sponsoring department:

Languages and Cultures

Molloy Program of Study Code: SPAMI

In today's globalized and interconnected world, being able to be competent in a second language and culture is a crucial asset. Graduates with foreign language skills and international understanding are better prepared to participate and succeed in the global community. Upon completing the Minor in Spanish, students will have attained fluency in the language and competence in the Hispanic cultures, as they become more globally engaged and cross-culturally aware citizens.

Requirements

Required Courses

SPA 3050Grammar for Communication

3

Complete either (3 Credits):

SPA 3130Cultures of Spain

3

Or

SPA 3140Cultures of Latin America

3

Complete four of the following (12 Credits)

Courses selected to satisfy the required courses cannot be repeated to fulfill this requirement of 4 courses.
SPA 1010Beginning Spanish I

3

SPA 1020Beginning Spanish II

3

SPA 1030Beginning Spanish for the Healthcare Professions I

3

SPA 1040Beginning Spanish for the Healthcare Professions II

3

SPA 1050Beginning Spanish for Social Services I

3

SPA 1060Beginning Spanish for Social Services II

3

SPA 2010Beginning Spanish III

3

SPA 2090Spanish for Heritage Students

3

SPA 2150Intermediate Spanish Conversation I, II

3

SPA 2200Intermediate Spanish

3

SPA 3070Introduction to the Analysis of Spanish Literary Texts

3

SPA 3120Hispanic World Through Literature, Art, and Popular Culture

3

SPA 3130Cultures of Spain

3

SPA 3140Cultures of Latin America

3

SPA 3300Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and Composition I

3

SPA 3310Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation and Culture I

3

SPA 3350Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and Composition II

3

SPA 3360Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation and Culture II

3

SPA 3410Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition

3

SPA 3500The Hispanic World Through Film

3

SPA 3510Iberian Literature Survey

3

SPA 3520Latin American Literature Survey

3

SPA 3530Latin American Short Story

3

SPA 3810Spanish Linguistics

3

May include one 4000-level course (3 Credits):

SPA 4090Translation

3

SPA 4210Hispanic Theatre

3

SPA 4240Culture and Medicine in Latin America

3

SPA 4250Hispanic Women Writers

3

Total Credit Hours: 18

NOTE: Based upon entering level, heritage speakers may take SPA 2090 Spanish for Heritage Students. SPA 1010 must be followed by either SPA 1020, SPA 1040 or SPA 1060. SPA 1050 must be followed by SPA 1020, SPA 1040 or SPA 1060.

NOTE: Only six credits earned outside the Molloy programs (high school dual enrolled college credits, CLEP, AP, etc) will be accepted for the minor. Italian Minors have to at least take six Italian credits at the Molloy campus.