The College of Idaho community offers students access to Spanish-speaking communities, cultural events, internships, study abroad, and volunteer opportunities.
This program will challenge you to:
- Develop communicative proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and writing Spanish.
- Increase cultural awareness and knowledge of Spanish speaking peoples.
- Study internationally to hone and apply your Spanish language skills.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogComplete or place out of the following language courses (33 credits):
Major Requirements
Students who have previously taken Spanish must complete the Spanish placement test to determine entry level. Students must take language courses in ascending sequence; students may not take for credit a lower language course than one they have already completed. Students who choose to take a course at The College of Idaho that is lower than a transfer course from another institution forfeit the equivalent transfer credits. At minimum one-third of coursework for the major must be completed at The College of Idaho. Students who elect a major in Spanish are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one term of study abroad or to live in a community where Spanish is the dominant language. Prior to studying abroad, students should work with WLC faculty to determine appropriate transfer credit. Approved programs may transfer courses that appear on a transcript as if the student were in residence at the College. However, all students are required to complete at least one 3-credit 300- or 400-level Spanish course from the College’s Spanish program in order to demonstrate competency in program learning outcomes.
Spanish Language & Culture Sequence (13 credits)
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA-101 | Spanish Language & Culture I | 3 credits |
| SPA-102 | Spanish Language & Culture II | 3 credits |
| SPA-201 | Spanish Language and Culture III | 3 credits |
| SPA-202 | Spanish Language and Culture IV | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| SPA-235 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers | 3 credits |
| SPA-200 | First Year Spanish Grammar Review | |
| OR | ||
| SPA-300 | Second Year Grammar Review |
Take one of the following (6 credits):
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA-301 | Topics in Literature and Culture | |
| SPA-302 | Topics in Culture and Community | |
| SPA-312 | Immersion Experience in the Spanish-Speaking World | 3-6 credits |
Upper-division Spanish Electives (9 credits)
Complete at least nine (9) SPA credits numbered 401+. Students who place out of language credits will still be required to complete all 33 major credits. Additional credits may be earned from SPA-212, SPA-312, and courses numbered SPA-401 and higher. Students who begin the Spanish major with high language proficiency should speak with the chair of WLC regarding possible electives.
Electives (4 credits)
Complete up to 4 elective credits. Elective courses may include SPA courses, HIS-230, HIS-378, HIS-381, HIS-382, HIS-385, HIS-386, HIS-387, HIS-388, HIS-389, or ATH-249. SPA elective courses must be in addition to other requirements.
Capstone
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA-490 | Spanish Major Capstone | 1 credits |
Immersion Experience
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA-212 | Immersion Experience in the Spanish-Speaking World | 3-6 credits |
| SPA-312 | Immersion Experience in the Spanish-Speaking World | 3-6 credits |
Other possible immersion experiences include: SPA internship; SPA faculty-led study abroad; SPA Service Learning; Study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. See WLC Chair or SPA advisor, as alternative options may be available.
Peaks this program fulfills
- Humanities & Fine Arts
Courses and Requirements
View this degree in the course catalogComplete or place out of the following language courses (16 credits):
Minor Requirements
Students who place out of language credits will still be required to complete all 16 credits of the Spanish minor. Depending on where the student places in Spanish, the student will be required to take additional credits from the courses below:
Up to 6 credits from:
SPA-301 Topics in Literature and Culture 3 credits SPA-302 Topics in Culture and Community 3 credits SPA-312 Immersion Experience in the Spanish-Speaking World 3-6 credits SPA-399T Special Topics 3 credits
The remaining credits must be taken in courses numbered SPA-401+.
Complete 13 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA-101 | Spanish Language & Culture I | 3 credits |
| SPA-102 | Spanish Language & Culture II | 3 credits |
| SPA-201 | Spanish Language and Culture III | 3 credits |
| SPA-202 | Spanish Language and Culture IV | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| SPA-235 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers | 3 credits |
| SPA-200 | First Year Spanish Grammar Review | |
| OR | ||
| SPA-300 | Second Year Grammar Review | 1 credits |
Complete 3 credits from the following:
| Course ID | Course Name | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPA-301 | Topics in Literature and Culture | |
| SPA-302 | Topics in Culture and Community | |
| SPA-312 | Immersion Experience in the Spanish-Speaking World | 3-6 credits |
Students who have previously taken Spanish must complete the Spanish placement test to determine entry level.
Students must take languages courses in ascending sequence; students may not take for credit a lower language course than one they have already completed. Students who choose to take a course at the College of Idaho that is lower than a transfer course from another institution forfeit the equivalent transfer credits.
At minimum one-third of coursework for the major must be completed at The College of Idaho.
Students are strongly encouraged to participate in at least one term of study abroad or to live in a community where Spanish is the dominant language.Prior to studying abroad, students should work with WLC faculty to determine appropriate transfer credit. Approved programs may transfer courses that appear on a transcript as if the student were in residence at the College. However, all students are required to complete at least one three-credit 300- or 400-level Spanish course from the College’s Spanish program in order to demonstrate competency in program learning outcomes.
