SPAN 303 B Spanish Conversation for Professionals (3 cr.) SPAN 304 Spanish for Business and Professions (3 cr.) SPAN 351 Introduction to Spanish-English Translation (3 cr.) SPAN 323 Spain Today (3 cr.) or SPAN 324 Latin America Today (3 cr.)* SPAN 499 Internship or SPAN 395 Study Abroad (3 cr.)** * SPAN 321 Spanish Civilization and Culture and SPAN 322 Latin American Civilization and Culture may be substituted.** Additional credit from an approved study abroad program may be applied to the major.
Curricular Notes: SPAN 395 or SPAN 499 fulfills the International Business 3-month international experience requirement. SPAN 304, SPAN 395 and SPAN 499 may be double counted under OPTION 1.
A. Required LCP Core (12 credits) SPAN 303 B Spanish Conversation for Professionals (3 cr.) SPAN 304 Spanish for Business and Professions (3 cr.) SPAN 351 Introduction to Spanish-English Translation (3 cr.) SPAN 499 Internship (3 cr.) or SPAN 395 (3 cr.)**
B. Literature and Culture Courses (12 credits) SPAN 301 Spanish Grammar and Composition (3 cr.) SPAN 314 Introduction to Reading Hispanic Texts (3 cr.) SPAN 323 Spain Today (3 cr.) or SPAN 322 Spanish Civilization and Culture (3 cr.) SPAN 324 Latin America Today (3 cr.) or SPAN 322 Latin American Civilization (3 cr.)
C. Electives (6 credits).
Select 1 course from each of the following 2 categories:
Category 1 SPAN 330 Studies in Spanish Literature to 1700 (3 cr.) SPAN 331 Studies in Spanish Literature 1700 to the Present (3 cr.) SPAN 332 Studies in Latin American Literature to the 19th Century (3 cr.) SPAN 333 Studies in Latin American Literature to the Present (3 cr.)
Category 2: SPAN 440 Seminar on Literatures and Cultures of Spain (3 cr.) SPAN 441 Seminar on Cervantes and the Golden Age (3 cr.) SPAN 445 Seminar on Literatures and Cultures of Latin American (3 cr.)
*Students taking SPAN 330 or 331 in Category 1 should choose SPAN 440 or 441 from Category 2; students taking SPAN 332 or 333 in Category 1 should choose SPAN 445 from Category 2.
** Additional credit from an approved study abroad program may be applied to the major.
Curricular Notes: SPAN 395 or SPAN 499 fulfills the International Business 3-month international experience requirement. SPAN 304, SPAN 395 and SPAN 499 may be double counted under OPTION 1.
LCP major option (30 credits)
A. Required LCP Core (12 credits) SPAN 303 B Spanish Conversation for Professionals (3 cr.) SPAN 304 Spanish for Business and Professions (3 cr.) SPAN 351 Introduction to Spanish-English Translation (3 cr.) SPAN 499 Internship (3 cr.) or SPAN 395 (3 cr.)**
B. Literature and Culture Courses (12 credits) SPAN 301 Spanish Grammar and Composition (3 cr.) SPAN 314 Introduction to Reading Hispanic Texts (3 cr.) SPAN 323 Spain Today (3 cr.) or SPAN 322 Spanish Civilization and Culture (3 cr.) SPAN 324 Latin America Today (3 cr.) or SPAN 322 Latin American Civilization (3 cr.)
C. Electives (6 credits).
Select 1 course from each of the following 2 categories:
Category 1 SPAN 330 Studies in Spanish Literature to 1700 (3 cr.) SPAN 331 Studies of Spanish Literature 1700 to the Present (3 cr.) SPAN 332 Studies of Latin American Literature to the 19th Century (3 cr.) SPAN 333 Studies of Latin American Literature to the Present (3 cr.)
Category 2: SPAN 440 Seminar on Literatures and Cultures of Spain (3 cr.) SPAN 441 Cervantes and the Golden Age (3 cr.) SPAN 445 Seminar on Literatures and Cultures of Latin American (3 cr.)
*Students taking SPAN 330 or 331 in Category 1 should choose SPAN 440 or 441 from Category 2; students taking SPAN 332 or 333 in Category 1 should choose SPAN 445 from Category 2.
* Additional credit from an approved study abroad program may be applied to the major.
Curricular Notes: SPAN 395 or SPAN 499 fulfills the International Business 3-month international experience requirement. SPAN 304, SPAN 395 and SPAN 499 may be double counted under OPTION 1.
As the largest foreign language program at Iowa State University, the Spanish program offers a broad variety of academic, social, and cultural resources that expand your understanding of the language and culture. A broad faculty base offers a very diverse range of courses, from business Spanish to women's literature. Many faculty members coordinate study abroad opportunities in one of several Iowa State sponsored study abroad programs in Spain, Peru, Mexico, or other countries of Latin America. Students in Spanish also have the opportunity to participate in professional organizations and clubs.
The ISU on the Mediterranean, Summer in Valencia, Spain program offers courses in business, engineering and Spanish. Travel throughout Europe, and enjoy the breathtaking Mediterranean city of Valencia! [details]
