Spanish, Minor
Saint Louis University offers an undergraduate minor in Spanish on its campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain.
Speaking a language other than English is necessary in an increasingly globalized, complex world. A minor in Spanish can complement nearly any major, especially those related to education, health sciences, law, international studies, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, biology or humanities, and can be completed at SLU with just 18 credits.
With the help of a team of dedicated, experienced instructors and mentors, Spanish minors at SLU build up connections with Hispanic cultures by refining their language skills in Spanish, developing intercultural competence, exploring the Hispanic cultural legacy and gaining familiarity with Spanish within professional contexts. Throughout their coursework, Spanish minors develop critical, analytical, and language skills.
Students may start the program at the 2000 level or 3000 level depending on their language and cultural proficiency. All students complete 18 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Skills-Expanding Courses | ||
| SPAN 2010 | Connecting with the Hispanic World: Intermediate Spanish 1 | 3 |
| SPAN 3010 | Connecting with the Hispanic World: Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 3020 | Eloquent Communication in Spanish | 3 |
| 3000-Level Spanish Elective Courses | ||
| Select no more than two 3000-level courses beyond SPAN 3020: | 6 | |
SPAN 3030 | Refining Spanish Expression: Grammar & Composition | |
SPAN 3040 | In Conversation with the Hispanic World | |
SPAN 3100 | Spanish Pronunciation | |
SPAN 3150 | Introduction to Medical Spanish | |
SPAN 3360 | Race, Gender, Class and Social Justice in Latin America | |
SPAN 3930 | Special Topics | |
| 4000-Level Spanish Elective Courses | 3 | |
| Select the number of 4000 level courses needed to complete 18 credits minimum. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Every minor is assigned a Spanish mentor who provides guidance and support within the program. All students are encouraged to contact and/or meet with their Spanish mentor at least once a year. Mentors in the Spanish program help minors make the most out of their learning experience.
Students can complete all or part of the Spanish minor at SLU's campus in Madrid.
Continuation Standards
No more than one SPAN or LLC course conducted in English will be counted toward the minor in Spanish. All courses for the Spanish minor must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Students who want to experience Spanish life and culture firsthand and put their language skills into practice outside the classroom can complete all or part of the Spanish minor at SLU’s campus in Madrid. You may also choose to take many of your general degree requirements, such as psychology, history and theology, in Spanish.