Spanish and Portuguese Studies B.A.

Choose from the following two options: (1) complete the Spanish language sequence and PORT 3001, or (2) complete the Spanish language sequence and the Portuguese language sequence. Students may start above SPAN 1001 based on language placement.

Students must take at least 6 credits of Spanish Studies Electives.

At least 3 credits of Spanish Studies Electives must come from Spanish Electives with a Critical Analysis prerequisite.

Students pursuing their honors thesis in Spanish and Portuguese Studies must take a PORT5xxx course (or SPPT 5xxx with coursework in Portuguese) as one of their electives and SPAN 3972V as their capstone. These students must also take SPAN 3994 Directed Research (3 cr.) or PORT 3994 Directed Research (3 cr.) the semester before they take SPAN 3972W.

Students pursuing their honors thesis in Spanish and Portuguese Studies must take a PORT5xxx course (or SPPT5xxx with coursework in Portuguese) as one of their electives and SPAN 3972W as their capstone.

Students must enroll in a minimum 6-week study abroad experience, or a semester-long SPAN service learning course. Students who have prior immersion experience of at least 6 months in a Spanish or Portuguese speaking community can petition for an exemption.

A primary focus of the Capstone is sustained research. Students completing their Honors thesis in Spanish and Portuguese Studies must enroll in SPAN 3972W. Students not pursuing their honors thesis in Spanish and Portuguese Studies may fulfill their capstone by enrolling in either SPAN 3792W or a PORT/SPPT 5xxx course with instructor permission.

Students who double major in CLA and choose to complete the capstone requirement in their other CLA major may waive the Spanish and Portuguese Studies BA capstone, but they do need to replace the 3 credits with another PORT 3xxx/5xxx elective (excluding PORT 3001). Students whose other major is outside of CLA must complete the Spanish and Portuguese Studies capstone.

• or PORT 5xxx

• or SPPT 5xxx