Spanish
Spanish Major
Prerequisites for declaring the major
Before declaring the major, students must complete four Spanish language courses in order to gain the indispensable skills to effectively read, write, and discuss in a foreign language. Students with any previous knowledge of Spanish must take a placement test. Please note that a grade of ‘B+’ or higher in SPAN 0004 is required in order to declare the major.
Courses
| Basic Level (2 courses, 6 credits) | Credits |
|---|---|
| Spanish 0020 Conversation | 3 |
| Spanish 0025 Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| Mid Level (6 courses, 20 credits) | Credits |
| Spanish 0050 Hispanic Civilizations | 3 |
| Spanish 0055 Introduction to Hispanic Literature and Cultural Studies | 3 |
| Portuguese 0001 Elementary Portuguese | 5 |
| Spanish 1400 Latin American Literature | 3 |
| Spanish 1600 Spanish Literature | 3 |
| any Spanish 1300-level course except 1303 | 3 |
| Upper Level (4 courses, 12 credits) | Credits |
| Spanish 1303 Senior Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Three electives from the following course series: 14XX, 16XX, 17XX, 18XX , or Portuguese 0002 (no more than one course in any one of
the above series will count towards the major requirement). These courses include, for example, Colonial Literature and Cultures, Latin American Novel, U.S. Latino Literature and Film, African Presence in Hispanic Literature and Culture, Don Quixote, Modern Spanish Novel and Film, etc. |
9 |
| Total Credits | 38 |
Program W requirement
Spanish 0055 (Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies) satisfies this requirement.
Grade requirements
Students must maintain an average grade of C or higher in all department courses. No course with a grade below “C” will count towards the major requirements.
Satisfactory/Audit option
Majors may take one required course on a S/NC basis.
Related area
Students must complete a 12-credit related area or minor in order to fulfill A&S graduation requirements. Many students in the department do this by taking additional courses in Portuguese, or a certificate program in, for example, the Center for Latin American Studies, the West European Studies Program, the Film Studies Program, and the Global Studies Program, or a second major or minor in another field.
Double majors, dual degrees and CLAS certificates
Students who have declared an additional major or pursue a dual degree must take only three upper level courses instead of four. They do not need to take SPAN 1303. The same rule applies to students who do the CLAS Field trip to LA.
18 credits in residence
To complete the Spanish major, students are required to take in residence at the University of Pittsburgh a minimum of eighteen (18) credits of the thirty eight (38) required for the major. Spanish 0055, 1303, and one upper level elective must be Included in these eighteen (18) credits.
Spanish Minor
Before declaring the major, students must complete four Spanish language courses in order to gain the indispensable skills to effectively read, write, and discuss in a foreign language. Students with any previous knowledge of Spanish must take a placement test. Please note that a grade of ‘B+’ or higher in SPAN 0004 is required in order to declare the minor.
Requisites to Minor in Hispanic Languages and Literatures
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 0020 | Advanced Conversation | 3 |
| SPAN 0025 | Advanced Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 0050 | Hispanic Civilization | 3 |
| SPAN 1300-level course (except SPAN 1303) |
Language-related elective | 3 |
And two from the following series: SPAN 14XX, 16XX, 17XX or 18XX (except 1400 and 1600) |
6 | |
| Total | 18 |
9 credits in residence
To complete the Spanish minor, students are required to take in residence at the University of Pittsburgh a minimum of nine (9) credits of the eighteen (18) required for the minor. One upper level elective must be Included in these (9) credits.
Grade requirements
Students must maintain an average grade of C or higher in all department courses. No course with a grade below “C” will count towards the minor requirements.