Major and Minor in Spanish

 

SPANISH MINOR

 

NON NATIVE SPEAKERS PROGRAM

Six (6) courses are required

  • Three (3) electives at the 200 level

  • Three (3) elective at the 300 level

NATIVE SPEAKERS PROGRAM

Six (6) courses are required

  • Five (5) electives at the 300 level

  • One (1) elective at the 400 level

 

SPANISH MAJOR

 

The department offers two programs for majors -- one for native speakers, the other for nonnative speakers. Because native speakers vary in language proficiency, faculty determine whether to classify a student as a native speaker. 

 

NON NATIVE SPEAKERS PROGRAM

Eleven (11) courses are required above the 100 level

  • Two (2) electives at the 210 level
  • SPN 290 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
  • Two (2) electives from the following literature survey courses: SPN 331, SPN 332, SPN 333, SPN 334
  • Four (4) electives at the 300 level or above at Rollins or in the Asturias program in Spain
  • One (1) 400-level course in Spanish
  • SPN 497 Senior Capstone Seminar

NATIVE SPEAKERS PROGRAM

  • SPN 290 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
  • Two (2) electives from the following literature survey courses: SPN 331, SPN 332, SPN 333, SPN 334
  • Five (5) electives at the 300 level or above at Rollins or in the Asturias program in Spain
  • Two (2) 400-level courses in Spanish
  • SPN 497 Senior Capstone Seminar

 

DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR ALL SPANISH MAJORS
All prospective Spanish majors must take a diagnostic test, ideally in sophomore year. Faculty administer the test during spring term and discuss results with each student. Transfer students should take the exam as soon as possible after matriculating at Rollins. 

 

SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR IN SPANISH

SPN 497 Senior Capstone Seminar, a required, 1/2-unit course, meets once a week during the spring. It helps majors prepare for the final, comprehensive, capstone exam in Spanish, which tests student abilities in all areas of Spanish language and Hispanic literature and culture. Faculty provide suggested and required bibliography. 

 

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

 

Rollins in Asturias
Rollins College offers an opportunity to study at the University of Oviedo, Asturias (Spain), for an academic year or a semester. The "Language and Culture Program" is offered in both fall and spring semesters and provides an intensive, in-depth experience in Spanish language, culture, and society, designed for intermediate to advanced students of Spanish who are eager to improve or achieve proficiency in their language skills. The "Direct Enrollment Program" is offered for the academic year or spring semester. It is for advanced or native speakers who want to take university courses in their major field of study. A third option allows students to combine the two programs.

 

Rollins students who are majoring in Spanish may apply up to three (3) of their courses in Oviedo. Rollins students minoring in Spanish may apply up to two (2) of their courses in Oviedo. 

 

Verano Español
Rollins also offers a summer program in Madrid, Spain, "Verano Español." This four to six week program is designed for students at all levels of language proficiency who want to experience a total immersion in Spanish language. Instructor’s consent is required.

 

Rollins students who are majoring or minoring in Spanish may apply up to two (2) "Verano" courses.