Track A: Language and Hispanic Studies

Language and Linguistics (12 Credits)

  • Spanish 311: Introduction to Advanced Language Practice
  • Spanish 320: Spanish Phonetics
  • Another linguistics course at or above the 300-level
  • Another language practice course at or above the 300-level

Culture/Civilization (3 Credits)

  • One 3-credit course at or above the 300-level

Literature (6 Credits)

  • At least one 300-level survey of literature:
    Spanish 322: Survey of Early Hispanic Literature
    (recommended for those interested in historical linguistics)
    Spanish 324: Survey of Modern Spanish Literature
    Spanish 326: Survey of Spanish American Literature
  • One additional literature course at or above the 300-level

Elective Credits in Spanish (6 Credits)

  • Six additional credits in courses at or above the 300-level to be selected from language practice, linguistics, culture/civilization, and/or literature courses in Spanish, or from "fourth" credits for those courses. Students may also choose to take up to six credits in another Romance language by taking intensive courses such as Portuguese 301, Italian 201, French 201, and/or more advanced offerings

Total Credits: 27
Please note that at least six major-level credits must be taken while physically on the UW-Madison campus.

Track A: Language and Hispanic Studies Requirement Checklist

The following Spanish courses are classified as:
Language Practice: 101, 102, 203, 204, 226, 311, 319, 323, 325, 329, 359, 473
Linguistics: 327, 331, 429, 446, 474
Culture / Civilization: 223, 361, 363, 468, 469, 476
Literature: 224, 322, 324, 326, 414, 417, 435, 453, 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 471, 475

Track B: Literature and Hispanic Studies Requirements
Fall 2013 New Spanish Major Requirements