Spanish and Portuguese Studies - University of Washington
  Spanish Major Requirements*

A minimum of 58 credits (12 courses total) above Spanish 203 are required, as well as participation in an approved Foreign Study Program or Experiential Learning:

***All required 300-level coursework except SPAN 323 must be completed before enrolling in 400-level courses numbered 410-499.***
  • 15 credits: SPAN 301-302-303 or 314-315-316
    Advanced Grammar, Lexicon, & Stylistics (5,5,5)
    Must be taken in sequence.

  • 5 credits: SPAN 321
    Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies
    Core requirement for 400-level courses 410-499. ***Only offered Autumn Quarter.***

  • 5 credits: SPAN 322
    Introduction to Hispanic Cultural Studies
    Core requirement for 400-level courses 410-499.
    ***Only offered Winter Quarter.***


  • 5 credits: SPAN 323
    Introduction to Hispanic Linguistic Studies
    Core requirement for 400-level courses 400-408.
    ***Only offered Spring Quarter & Summer A Term.***


  • 3-5 credits: One 300-level elective literature course

  • 25 credits: Five 400-level courses (SPAN 400-499)
    Other than SPAN 400-406, only one course whose instructional materials are primarily in English may apply toward the major.

  • Participation in an approved Study Abroad Program (1 quarter minimum, any level), or 2 credits (60 hours) of Experiential Learning (SPAN 392: 30 hours per credit) which involves significant engagement with the Spanish-speaking community.
Restrictions: Only one course numbered 400-405 may apply to the major. Only one course whose instructional materials are primarily in English may apply to the major. SPAN 327 may not apply to the major, however, students unable to undertake study abroad have priority admission to 327 (not open to heritage/native speakers).

*If you declared a Spanish Major prior to Winter Quarter 2008, you have the option of completing the previous major requirements or the new major requirements.


300-level Coursework Prerequisites

Prerequisites for 313, 321-323, 331-334: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of SPAN 301, 310, or 314.

Prerequisites for 304-308, 319, 331, 339, 340, 350-352, 360:Completion of SPAN 301, 310, or 314.
  • Note: These core courses are only offered once a year: SPAN 321 (Autumn), SPAN 322 (Winter), SPAN 323 (Spring).
400-level Coursework Prerequisites

Prerequisites for 400-405: SPAN 301, 310, or 314; one of the following courses- ANTH 203, LING 200, LING 201, LING 202, LING 203, LING 400, or SPAN 323.

Prerequisites for 406: SPAN 303, 316, or 360; SPAN 323.

Prerequisites for 408: SPAN 303 or 316; SPAN 323
(SPAN 406 is also recommended).

Prerequisites for 410-499: SPAN 303, 316, or 330; SPAN 321; SPAN 322; one additional 300-level literature course.


  See also…
Admission to the Major
Minor Requirements
Honors
Linguistics Degree
Internships
First year Spanish
Second year Spanish


*Note: To apply to the Spanish major, you will need to complete a Change of Major Form and attach a copy of your unofficial transcript, highlighting the details that make you eligible to apply. Completed applications may be put in Suzanna Martinez's box in Padelford C-104.

Applications to the Spanish major will only be accepted until the third Friday of the quarter (Autumn, Winter, and Spring) from all students currently enrolled at the UW. Students are not admitted to the Spanish major during Summer Quarter.

Academic Counselor: Suzanna Martinez