Minor in Spanish Linguistics
About This Program
The Minor in Spanish Linguistics includes foundational courses that provide students with a solid background in the core areas of Spanish linguistics, as well as elective options that allow students to tailor their program of study to meet their interests and academic and professional goals. Students will learn about modern linguistic theory and the application of those theories to teaching, research, translation and interpreting, as well as other professions in the healthcare, business, and government sectors.
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 linguistics (e.g., phonology, morphology, syntax, dialectology, language acquisition, and/or history of the Spanish language) (disciplinary knowledge, critical thinking skills).
Curriculum
| Spanish Linguistics Specialization | ||
| 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 | |
| SPAN 3314 | ADVANCED SPANISH GRAMMAR | 3 |
| or SPAN 3305 | ADVANCED SPANISH FOR HERITAGE SPEAKERS | |
| SPAN 3316 | EXPLORING THE SPANISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| Select 2 from the following: | 6 | |
| SPANISH IN THE UNITED STATES | ||
| LANGUAGE IN MEXICO | ||
| THE SOUNDS OF SPANISH | ||
| ADVANCED SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDY | ||
| TOPICS IN SPANISH LINGUISTICS | ||
| TOPICS IN SPANISH DIALECTOLOGY | ||
| THE ACQUISITION OF SPANISH | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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