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Modern Languages - Spanish

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Did you know that over 500 million people speak Spanish around the world? The U.S. ranks #2 in the world for Spanish speakers behind Mexico, and it is projected that, by 2050, one in three people will speak Spanish (including bilinguals English/Spanish) in the U.S.  Our immersive program offers extensive practice in spoken and written Spanish as well as opportunities to study a range of literary and cultural studies, language for the professions, linguistics, and translation. 

Spanish Minor Requirements

The Spanish Minor requires 6 classes at and above the 300-level*, and must include one literature course at the 500-level (SPAN 550 is recommended). See course descriptions to assist you in choosing your courses, and/or book a 20-minute meeting with Dr. Courbou, lead advisor and instructor of Spanish & French. 

Retroactive credit and study abroad credits apply toward the Spanish Minor.

*Note: For students who began their language studies prior to Fall 2023, the Spanish minor begins at SPAN 301 or 302 and must include one literature course at the 500-level (SPAN 550 is recommended). Not sure which requirements you fall under? book a 20-minute meeting with Dr. Courbou to discuss the plan that is most appropriate for you.  

Spanish Translation Minor Requirements

The Spanish Translation Minor requires 18 credit hours (6 classes) at and above the 530-level, including professional writing in Spanish and English. See course descriptions to assist you in choosing your courses, and/or contact Dr. Kanost (lakanost@ksu.edu) for more information. Study abroad credits apply toward the Spanish Translation Minor.

  • Professional writing in English elective (3 hours)
    • ENGL 302, 400, 415, 417, 510, 516
    • MC 200, 221, 426
  • Approaches to language elective (3 hours)
    • ANTH 514, 525, 720, 792
    • COMM 480
    • ENGL 430, 435, 490
    • SPAN 580, 670, 776
  • Professional Spanish (3 hours)
    • SPAN 530 (business) or SPAN 531 (health)
  • Core course (9 hours)
    • SPAN 575, SPAN 771, and SPAN 774

Spanish Major Requirements

The Spanish Major requires 33 credit hours (11 classes)* of Spanish courses at and above SPAN 300, including the required "Hispanic Readings & Media" (SPAN 550), and at least three 6/700-level courses. A grade of “C” or better or a minimum 2.5 GPA is required in all Spanish courses counted towards the major. Classes for the major cannot be taken Pass/Fail. Two non-transfer courses are required at the 700 level. See course descriptions to assist you in choosing your courses, and/or book a 20-minute meeting with Dr. Courbou, lead advisor and instructor of Spanish & French. 

The Spanish major with distinction requires 39 credit hours (13 courses)* of Spanish courses at and above SPAN 300, including one required literature courses at the 500-level (SPAN 550), and at least four 6/700-level courses, and a 3.5 GPA in all courses taken toward the major.

Retroactive credit and study abroad credits apply toward the Spanish Minor.

*Note: For students who began their language studies prior to Fall 2023, the Spanish major consists of 31 hours (10 courses) at and above SPAN 301, must include SPAN 550 and three 6/700-level courses. The major with distinction is 37 hours, must include SPAN 550 and four 6/700-level courses. Not sure which requirements you fall under? book a 20-minute meeting with Dr. Courbou to discuss the plan that is most appropriate for you.  

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Dr. Bender

Photo of Dr. BenderDepartment Head & Associate Professor
Research Interests 

19th–21st century Spanish literature; 20th-century Spanish Women’s narrative; First-Wave Spanish Feminism; Cultural and Literary representations of Motherhood; the Spanish Avant-Garde; Spanish and Hispanic Art and Visual Culture; Second-Language (L2) Literature Pedagogy; Digital Humanities

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Dr. Courbou

couLead Advisor, Department Coordinator & Teaching Assistant Professor
Research Interests 

Advising in post-secondary education; long term impact of service learning and study abroad.

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Dr. DePaoli

Professor

Dr. Faber

Coordinator Spanish 2 & 4, Assistant Professor 

Mrs. Gavigan

Instructor

Dr. Hale

Coordinator Spanish 1 & 3, Teaching Assistant Professor 

Dr. Kanost

Translation Program Coordinator & Professor

Dr. Valentín-Rivera

Heritage Learners Program Coordinator & Associate Professor

 

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For more information, contact:

Dr. Angélique Courbou

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Teaching Assistant Professor and Department Coordinator, EH 217, angeli@ksu.edu, or make an appointment: book a 20-minute meeting

 

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