For students who declared their major in or after AUGUST 2009:
The Spanish minor consists of 21 credit hours, beginning at 20103 (Intermediate Spanish 1).
Any courses at the level of SPAN 20103 and above may be taken to fulfill the minor. Strongly recommended for all minors are:
- 31103 (Oral Communication) – for non-heritage speakers
- 31203 (Writing in Spanish) and/or 31403 (Advanced Spanish Grammar)
- 32003 (Culture & Civilization of Spain) or 32103 (Culture & Civilization of Latin America)
SPAN 43303 (Hispanic Topics in English Translation) does not count toward the minor.
Native and Heritage Speakers
Native and heritage speakers will not receive credit for Spanish 31103 (Oral Communication in Spanish); they should select another course at the 30000 level and above. (A native speaker is considered to be someone whose primary and/or secondary education took place in a Spanish-speaking country. A heritage speaker is someone who was primarily educated in US schools but who speaks Spanish in the home and with friends and co-workers and is quite fluent.)
Policy on Grades
Courses taken Pass/No-Credit and courses in which the student earns below a "C" will not count toward the minor.
Study Abroad
Study abroad is recommended for all minors of Spanish. Besides the enormous improvement they will gain in their speaking ability, the international experience will enhance their career opportunities and cross-cultural competence. Up to 9 of the required credits may be taken at an approved study-abroad site. In order to receive credit, the student must meet with the Spanish & Hispanic Studies Department's study abroad advisor prior to departure to obtain approval for coursework abroad to transfer to TCU.
For students who declared their major prior to AUGUST 2009:
The Spanish minor consists of 18 credits at the level of Intermediate Spanish and above. Any course taught in Spanish above Spanish for Beginners may be taken to fulfill program requirements. Up to nine of those credits may be taken at an approved study abroad site. Native or heritage speakers will not receive credit for courses numbered 20103, 20113, 20123, 20203, 30303, and 31103, except with the permission of the Spanish department.
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