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and professional. Spanish majors at Lyon College have the opportunity to develop a facility in the use of both spoken and written Spanish and to build a knowledge of its literature and cultural heritage. The major prepares students for graduate school, teaching, or a range of professions grounded in bilingualism. Summary of Requirements for a Major in Spanish SPN 101 and 102 or equivalent* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-6 credits SPN 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 credits SPN 300 Spanish Field Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 credits SPN 333 Advanced Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits SPN 360 Hispanic Culture and Civilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits SPN 378 and 379 Introduction to Peninsular and Latin American Literature I and II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 credits Advanced Spanish Electives (300 level or above): 6 hours in Peninsular and 6 hours in Latin American,with at least 3 hours at the 400 level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 credits Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-37 credits

The Spanish Minor The Spanish minor is a course of study designed as a second field for students interested in developing their fluency in Spanish and gaining the increased insights into culture and literature which result from the study of a foreign language. Summary of Requirements for a Minor in Spanish SPN 101 and 102 or equivalent* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-6 credits SPN 201, 202 Intermediate Spanish I, II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 credits SPN 333 Advanced Grammar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits SPN 360 Hispanic Culture and Civilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Advanced Spanish Elective (300 and/or 400 level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 credits Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-21 credits * This course may also be used to satisfy Core requirements.

Spanish Courses SPN 101, 102 BEGINNING SPANISH / 3 credits each Fundamentals of grammar with emphasis on oral proficiency. Extensive use of audio and video resources in language lab. (SPN 101 or equivalent is a prerequisite for SPN 102) SPN 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH / 3 credits each Review of grammar with emphasis on reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Introduction to works of several modern writers. Vocabulary building and idiomatic self-expression stressed. Prerequisite: SPN 102 or equivalent. SPN 300 SPANISH FIELD EXPERIENCE / 1 credit The main objectives in this course are for students to establish connections with the Hispanic

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