Spanish Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus, Online

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Program Coordinator/Contact

José (Pepe) Álvarez, Associate Professor of Spanish
School of American and Global Studies
Lincoln Hall 321, Box 2212
605-688-4273

Program Information

The Spanish minor at SDSU consists of language, culture, and literature courses to prepare students for careers in which they will use Spanish as a language for communication. The minor offers flexibility and can easily be added to any major.

Academic Requirements

Minor Coursework

A minimum grade of “C” is required for a Spanish course to count towards the minor.

Placement

Students who have a background in modern language study before entering the University should take the Placement Examination to determine the appropriate course in which to enroll. Credit may be obtained for courses exempted upon completion of one course in the department, with a grade of “C” or better, and the payment of the established fee to the Testing Center. Please refer to Modern Language Credit under Policies and General Academic Information in the catalog for more detailed information.

Requirements for Spanish Minor: 18 Credits

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (COM) [SGR #4, HSDC] Credits: 3
SPAN 310 - Conversation and Culture for Proficiency Credits: 3
SPAN 330 - Reading and Writing for Communication (COM) Credits: 3
SPAN Electives* Credits: 6
*At least 3 credits must be at the 300- or 400-level; SPAN 101 and 102 do not count toward the minor.