Minor in Spanish for Global Competence
About This Program
The Minor in Spanish for Global Competence provides foundational academic preparation for students to develop linguistic and intercultural competence through the study of Spanish and the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. The minor program includes language and culture courses at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels and is designed to maximize the success of both language learners and native/heritage speakers of Spanish. Language skills enable students to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, both personally and professionally. The minor program enhances students’ career prospects in areas requiring advanced use of Spanish such as government, international relations, business, education, media communications, and health, legal, and social services.
Competencies
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing Spanish (communication skills, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate intercultural knowledge and competence in Hispanic cultures (social responsibility, global competence, critical thinking skills).
- Upon completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of course content knowledge as it pertains to Spanish (e.g., language, culture, literature, linguistics, and area/international studies) (disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills).
Curriculum
| SPAN 1442 | BEGINNING SPANISH II | 4 |
| SPAN 2313 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I | 3 |
| or SPAN 2312 | SPANISH FOR NATIVE/HERITAGE SPEAKERS I | |
| SPAN 2314 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II | 3 |
| or SPAN 2315 | SPANISH FOR NATIVE/HERITAGE SPEAKERS II | |
| Select 9 hours in SPAN at the 3000/4000 level (excluding SPAN 3310, SPAN 3321, and SPAN 3345) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Advising Resources
First time in college students will be advised by the AUEC.
New transfer students should email modladvisor@uta.edu before enrolling in classes at UTA.
Students with previous experience in one of the languages offered at UTA, must take a Placement Test. For more information, contact MODL Testing at modltesting@uta.edu or call 817-272-4605.
Location:
230 Hammond Hall
Email:
modladvisor@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3161