Department of Spanish and Portuguese
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Students on Summer 2021, Fall 2021, or Spring 2022 requirements SPANBA
Requirements
The major requires at least 33 credit hours*, including the requirements listed below.
- Second-Year Spanish II. One (1) course:
- HISP-S 250 Second-Year Spanish II
- HISP-S 251 Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers
HISP-S 250 Second-Year Spanish II
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 200 or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- This course continues the work of HISP-S 200. Continued emphasis on all four skills and on critical thinking skills. Grades are based on exams, oral tests, homework, compositions, and a cumulative final exam. Homework is substantial. After successful completion of this course, the foreign language requirement is fulfilled for schools that require a four-semester sequence.
HISP-S 251 Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- Description
- An intermediate language course designed for heritage students, who grew up speaking/hearing Spanish at home or in their communities. Focuses on the practicing of Spanish across modalities, discussing identity aspects, and exploring social and historical context.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Spanish Grammar in Context**. One (1) course:
- HISP-S 280 Spanish Grammar in Context
- HISP-S 281 Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers
HISP-S 280 Spanish Grammar in Context
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 250 or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- A topic-based approach to the formal aspects of Spanish grammar. Formal linguistic skills are developed through explicit grammar instruction, the reading of Hispanic texts, and the study of literature and culture through writing and conversation.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HISP-S 280 or HISP-S 310.
HISP-S 281 Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 251 or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Provides advanced study of Spanish grammar for students who grew up speaking/hearing Spanish at home or in their communities. Seeks to develop knowledge of how Spanish grammar is used distinctly in different situations and understanding of its contextualized social value.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HISP-S 280 or HISP-S 281.
- Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Cultures. One (1) course:
- HISP-S 324 Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Cultures
HISP-S 324 Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Cultures
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 280 or HISP-S 310; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Through the examination of a variety of texts, this course explores Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Latino culture from historical, social, artistic, and political perspectives.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HISP-S 275 or HISP-S 324.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
- Spring 2025CASE GCCcourseFall 2024CASE GCCcourse
- Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics. One (1) course:
- HISP-S 326 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
HISP-S 326 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 280 or HISP-S 310; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Introduces the basic concepts of Hispanic linguistics and establishes the background for the future application of linguistic principles. The course surveys linguistic properties in Spanish, including phonology, morphology, and syntax. Additional introductory material on historical linguistics, second language acquisition, semantics, and sociolinguistics will be included.
- Spring 2025CASE NMcourseFall 2024CASE NMcourse
- Introduction to Hispanic Literature. One (1) course:
- HISP-S 328 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
HISP-S 328 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 280 or HISP-S 310; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Develops skills needed for more advanced study of Hispanic literatures through the reading and analysis of texts in at least three literary genres.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HISP-S 328, HISP-S 331, HISP-S 332, or HISP-S 333.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
- Spring 2025CASE GCCcourseFall 2024CASE GCCcourse
- Spanish Track Requirement. Complete one (1) of the Spanish Tracks (see list below).
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College Breadth. At least 58 credit hours must be completed in courses from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines outside of the major area.
Notes
Major Area Courses
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Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
HISP
subject area prefix—as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent - Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements at the time the course is taken—as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent—except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
- Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
- Any course at the 100–499 level with the
Exclusions
The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements or the College Breadth requirement (unless otherwise noted) :
- Any HISP-S 100–199
- HISP-S 208 The Language of Leadership
- HISP-S 220 US Latino Literatures
- HISP-S 260 Trends in Hispanic Cinema
- HISP-S 265 Topics in Hispanic Literature in Translation
- HISP-S 284 Women in Hispanic Culture
- HISP-S 290 Topics in Hispanic Culture
- HISP-S 293 Spanish Across the Curriculum
- HISP-S 304 Spanish for Health Professions
- HISP-S 421
- HISP-S 499 Honors Research in Spanish
- SPAN-S 203 Second Year Spanish 1
- SPAN-S 303 The Hispanic World
- The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements, but will count toward the College Breadth requirement
- Any HISP-P 100–499
- HISP-S 100 Elementary Spanish I *
- HISP-S 105 First-Year Spanish *
- HISP-S 150 Elementary Spanish II *
- HISP-S 200 Second-Year Spanish I *
HISP-S 208 The Language of Leadership
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Examines the sociolinguistic usage of language as an instrument of power in the establishment of leaders and leadership. Studies language in different domains: the use of language by politicians, the language of media and leading media figures, ideologies toward language and socioeconomic class, its use in law and business. Students acquire tools to analyze language and its sociolinguistic implications.
HISP-S 220 US Latino Literatures
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Study of Latino literatures in the U.S. across various genres. Focus on social, cultural, and political factors that shape Latino experience. Taught in English.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
HISP-S 260 Trends in Hispanic Cinema
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Highlights and critically examines select contemporary trends in Hispanic cinema (Spanish and Latin American) through specific films.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
HISP-S 265 Topics in Hispanic Literature in Translation
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Study of works of Hispanic literature read in English translation. Taught in English.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
HISP-S 284 Women in Hispanic Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Images, roles, and themes involving women in Hispanic literature. Taught in English.
- Spring 2025CASE AHcourseFall 2024CASE AHcourse
HISP-S 290 Topics in Hispanic Culture
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Emphasis on one topic, author, or genre in Hispanic culture.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
HISP-S 293 Spanish Across the Curriculum
- Credits
- 1
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 280 or consent of instructor
- Description
- A one-credit supplemental course taught in Spanish. Topic and content are determined by the parent course with which it is jointly offered.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
- Grading
- S/F grading.
HISP-S 304 Spanish for Health Professions
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 280; or HISP-S 281; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- Designed for advanced students of Spanish interested in acquiring social, cultural, and linguistic knowledge to critically analyze issues involved in intercultural communications in medical settings. Students develop intercultural cultural competence related to Hispanic/Latino healthcare sensitivities and needs that are important in present and future professional healthcare encounters with Hispanic patients.
- Spring 2025CASE SHcourseFall 2024CASE SHcourse
HISP-S 499 Honors Research in Spanish
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 498; and consent of department
- Description
- Guided research culminating in an honors thesis under the direction of a faculty member and reviewed by a faculty committee.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
SPAN-S 203 Second Year Spanish 1
- Description
- Intensive drill reviewing important structural and vocabulary problems, coordinated with literary readings. Attendance in language laboratory required. Practice in composition.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
SPAN-S 303 The Hispanic World
- Description
- Introduction to Hispanic culture through literature. Emphasis is on the development of national values and cultural themes. The approach stresses the relationship of literature to history and the arts.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
HISP-S 100 Elementary Spanish I
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- Enrollment in HISP-S 100 is restricted to those with less than two years of high school Spanish or with consent of department. All others must enroll in HISP-S 105
- Description
- A four-skills approach to Spanish with an emphasis on critical thinking skills.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HISP-S 100 and HISP-S 105.
HISP-S 105 First-Year Spanish
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- For students with two or more years of high school study. The course content begins where HISP-S 100 begins, and ends where HISP-S 150 ends.
- Repeatability
- Credit not given for HISP-S 105 and HISP-S 100 or HISP-S 150. Next course sequence is HISP-S 200.
HISP-S 150 Elementary Spanish II
- Credits
- 4
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 100
- Description
- This course continues the work of HISP-S 100. Continued emphasis on all four skills and on critical thinking skills. Grading is based on exams and oral tests, written exercises, compositions, and a cumulative final exam. Students can expect to practice speaking in small groups in class, and read about and discuss materials in Spanish.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of HISP-S 105 and HISP-S 150.
HISP-S 200 Second-Year Spanish I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- HISP-S 105, HISP-S 135, or HISP-S 150; or appropriate placement exam score
- Description
- This course reviews some of the basic structures studied in the first year and examines them in more detail. Emphasis remains on the four skills and on critical thinking skills. Readings are both journalistic and literary. Grades are based on exams, oral tests, homework, compositions, and a cumulative final exam. Homework load is substantial.
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) will count toward the College Breadth requirement.
This program of study cannot be combined with the following:
- Minor in Spanish (SPANMIN)
Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A College grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.