Spanish
Spanish Major (13 units)
Students who begin the major with Spanish 100 will construct a major program in consultation with their advisor; this program will not require more than 11 units within the department nor more than 15 units total.
1. Nine departmental units (above 110):
a. Spanish 210, 215, 240.
b. One unit from Spanish 220 or 225.
c. Two units from 280, 290 (One must have an emphasis on Spanish-America and one on Spain).
d. One unit from 260, 270, or 275.
e. One unit from 320, 360, or 370.
f. One elective unit in Spanish (Experiential learning for credit is strongly encouraged).
2. Supporting courses (4 units) Choose one of the three options available:
a. Four courses chosen from Anthropology 342; Comparative Literature/ English 190, 246; History 283, 383; Political Science 272, 273. An elementary knowledge of Latin is desirable.
b. Double majors are encouraged, and in such cases required courses in the other majors are acceptable as supporting courses toward a major in Spanish.
c. The student may submit a proposal to the major advisor for an individual plan of courses for meeting the requirement of four supporting courses.
3. Majors normally spend at least one semester abroad on Beloit's Quito, Ecuador, program. With the prior consent of the advisor, some courses completed abroad may be used to count toward the major.
4. Majors are encouraged to live at least one semester in the Spanish House.
5. Writing/Communication requirement: see East Asian Languages and Cultures.