Spanish Minor

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Program Description:

A minor in a foreign language greatly enhances a student’s career prospects. The Spanish minor requires a minimum of 18 credit hours selected from courses at the 2000 level or above.

Incoming students can have applicable credits transcribed based on transfer credit evaluation, PLA, or proficiency testing. At least 2 courses (6 credits) must be taken at Wright State.

Admission Requirements:

The minor is open to any enrolled student who has completed 1) SPN 1010 and 1020 with a grade of C or better or 2) the equivalent. 

Program Learning Outcomes:

•     Be able to understand, speak, read and write Spanish at an “Intermediate Mid” level as defined by the proficiency criteria of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
•     Understand and respect cultural differences leading to effective interaction within a Spanish-speaking society and in any culturally complex situation.
•     Have a foundation in one or more of the following areas: geography, history, and literary tradition of the diverse Spanish-speaking world.
•     Understand the impact Hispanic cultures and the Spanish language have had and continue to have on other cultures.
•     Develop strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

For more information visit:

• Spanish Minor
• School of Social Sciences and International Studies
• College of Liberal Arts

Program Requirements:

Only courses with a grade of P (Pass/No Credit courses), or a grade of C or better (ABCDF courses) may be applied to the minor.

Departmental Requirements: 6 Hours

• SPN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II Credit Hour(s): 3

• OR

• SPN 2500 - Intermediate Spanish II through Study Abroad Credit Hour(s): 3

Four Courses from: 12 Hours

• SPN 3120 - Spanish Conversation II Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3210 - Conversation and Writing in Spanish Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3220 - Advanced Conversation and Writing in Spanish Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3250 - Conversation and Writing: Business Spanish Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3260 - Advanced Conversation and Writing: Business Spanish Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3500 - Spanish Immersion Ambassador Program Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3610 - Spanish Phonology Credit Hour(s): 3

• SPN 3000- and 4000-level electives

• SPN 3110 - Spanish Conversation I Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3310 - Survey of Spanish Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3320 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3430 - Spanish Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
• SPN 3440 - Spanish-American Culture Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 18 Hours