Majors
Major in Spanish
Spanish majors at Elmhurst learn to use the language to narrate in connected discourse, understand most details on a variety of topics, comprehend substantive texts in selected fields, write about a significant number of topics with a high degree of accuracy, and function appropriately in the culture.
Requirements for the Major
The Spanish major requires the following courses:
One grammar/composition (SPN 301 or SPN 307)
One conversation (SPN 302 or SPN 308) or Spanish for the Professions (SPN 305 or SPN 306)
Spanish culture
Spanish American culture
Two literature
One elective in Spanish
WL 319 The Nature of Language is recommended as an additional course for all world language majors. World language majors are urged to complete requirements for a second major as well.
Students can complete the requirements for the major even if they have not studied the language before coming to Elmhurst. Those who have had previous exposure to a foreign language are given a placement exam to determine the proper course level.