Program Overview

Program Overview

The Latin American Language and Civilization program is a Bachelor of Arts degree that requires students to complete a minimum of 28 credits in Spanish language courses.

Program Requirements

• Students must take the following Spanish language courses:
  • SPN 3140 - Spanish Grammar Review (4 credits)
  • SPN 3170 - Spanish Conversation and Composition (4 credits) or SPN 3190 - Business Spanish: Communications & Journalism (4 credits)
  • SPN 3500 - Latin American Civilization (4 credits)
  • SPN 3800 - Introduction to Spanish-American Literature (4 credits)
  • SPN 4080 - Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition (4 credits)
  • SPN 4880 - Spanish-American Literature before 1888 (4 credits) or SPN 4890 - Spanish-American Literature after 1888 (4 credits)
• 4 elective credits at the 3000-4000 level (4 credits)
• A minimum of 12 credits in Latin American studies courses, chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser.

Residency Requirement

At least 16 credits of the Spanish courses required for the major in Latin American language and civilization must be taken at Oakland University.