College of Arts and Humanities
Spanish
Minor
Minor in Spanish
¡Bienvenido! The Spanish Minor at CWU focuses on developing proficiency in the Spanish language, while immersing you in the rich cultures that have shaped the Spanish-speaking world.
If you are minoring in Spanish, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your global perspective by taking a rich variety of classes in language, literature, and culture. With a Spanish minor from CWU, you can pursue work abroad and study abroad opportunities, while also enhancing your career prospects in any number of fields.
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World Languages and Cultures
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What You'll Study
Academic Catalog | World Languages and Cultures Website
Courses
Second-year Spanish
- SPAN 251 - Second-year Spanish
- SPAN 252 - Second-year Spanish
- SPAN 253 - Second-year Spanish
OR
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- SPAN 261 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I
- SPAN 262 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II
- SPAN 263 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers III
Composition and Grammar
- SPAN 341 - Spanish Composition and Conversation
- OR SPAN 345 - Composition and Conversation for Heritage Speakers I
Department-Approved Spanish Electives
- SPAN 301 - Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature
- SPAN 310 - Hispanic Civilizations and Cultures
- SPAN 342 - Spanish Composition and Grammar II
- SPAN 343 - Spanish Conversation
- SPAN 346 - Composition and Grammar for Heritage Speakers II
- SPAN 380 - Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Cultures
- SPAN 381 - Hispanic and U.S. Latino Literatures and Cultures
- SPAN 385 - Spanish Phonetics
- SPAN 398 - Special Topics
- SPAN 432 - Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar
- SPAN 442 - Spanish Translation and Interpretation
- SPAN 443 - Advanced Spanish Translation
- SPAN 445 - Spanish Medieval Literature
- SPAN 446 - Hispanic Cinema
- SPAN 447 - Framing Latin American Cinema
- SPAN 449 - Spanish Golden Age Literature
- SPAN 456 - The Spanish and Latin American Short Story
- SPAN 466 - Spanish Poetry
- SPAN 496 - Individual Study
Cultural Competence
Enhance your language proficiency while deepening your understanding of cultural nuances, crucial for accurate and effective translation and interpretation.
Real-World Practice
Engage in real-world translation and interpretation experiences, allowing you to apply what you learn in authentic settings.
Study Abroad
Take advantage of unique study abroad opportunities, including intensive language classes in Spain and immersive experiences like the Camino de Santiago with a Spanish professor.
Clubs and Organizations
Join student clubs and organizations at CWU that focus on world languages and cultures and meet other students who share your interests. These clubs offer chances to practice languages, join cultural events, and attend workshops.
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Financial Aid
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Student Life
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Why Study Spanish at Central?
Enjoy small class sizes and a learning environment where you receive more personalized attention from instructors, enhancing your understanding and proficiency in Spanish.
Benefit from tailored teaching that focuses on your specific needs and goals, helping you maximize your language learning potential.
Participate in immersive educational experiences that connect classroom learning with real-world applications, deepening your understanding of the Spanish language and culture.
