Literature, Language, & CultureSpanish
Why Choose This Program?
With the comprehensive B.A. degree and Minor program in Spanish,
students attain language fluency and tailor classes to their interests.
Courses in Spanish enable the student to learn the Spanish language
and become familiar with Hispanic cultures. Majors in Spanish also
study the outstanding figures of Spanish, Latin American, and Spanish
American literature and civilization, and are prepared for graduate
school, government service and careers in the private sector. At JU, we
make sure nothing gets lost in translation.
SpanishCurriculum
At JU, formal majors in Spanish are offered. Foreign language majors take basic courses to attain a necessary fluency in a chosen foreign language. Subsequent courses may be chosen based on personal interests and needs, including courses that explore cultural and literary dimensions of and in the language. Interdisciplinary study is encouraged, and students are assisted in developing programs of study in which courses complement each other. Foreign language and literature students are encouraged to pursue a double major.
A placement test is available for students who have previous knowledge of a language. Students who place at the 300-level may receive six hours of credit, corresponding to the intermediate level of language, upon successful completion of an upper-level course.
Most students who major or minor in a foreign language are strongly encouraged to study abroad. JU has programs in Europe, Mexico, and South America which allow students, accompanied by JU professors, to study in these countries and live with host families during five- to six-week summer sessions. The University also participates in academic credit study abroad programs that offer summer or semester study opportunities tailored especially for each student.
Independent study projects are encouraged, especially those that cross disciplines and permit students to receive academic credit both in the chosen foreign language and in another area such as history, political science, biology or business.
AdmissionsStart Your Application
A placement test is available for students who have previous knowledge of a language. Students who place at the 300-level may receive six hours of credit, corresponding to the intermediate level of language, upon successful completion of an upper-level course.
A major in Spanish requires the following:
- Minimum of 27 credit hours in Spanish courses numbered above 200. (SPAN 301 and 302 are required.)
- Maximum of 45 credit hours
- Three (3) hours in a writing intensive course chosen from COMM 207, ENGL 302 or ENGL 304. (The University speech requirement may be met by electing one (1) COMM speech course.)
A minor in Spanish requires the following:
- A minimum of 15 credit hours in courses numbered above 200. Also, SPAN 301 and 302 are required courses.
- Students who place at the 300-level on the Spanish placement exam will be awarded six (6) hours of credit for SPAN 201 and 202 only upon satisfactory completion, with a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better, of a Spanish course on the 300-level. Students who do not subsequently enroll at the 300-level will still have satisfied the Core Curriculum, but without academic credit.
- Both SPAN 301 and 302 are required for a major or minor in Spanish. SPAN 301 and 302 may not be satisfied through credit by examination.
- A student must complete Spanish 301 or 302 or obtain the consent of the department before enrolling in more advanced courses. Native speakers of Spanish must have the consent of the instructor before enrolling in SPAN 301 or 302.
Request for Information
To inquire about applying to our program, you can contact the Office of Admissions at (904) 256-7000 or (800) 225-2027 (toll-free) or by e-mail at admissions@ju.edu.
If you are already a student, stop by the the School of Humanities office in the Council building or dial (904) 256-7210.
Contact Information Literature, Language, & Culture
Council Building
91成人AV
2800 University Blvd N
91成人AV, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7210