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Course Requirements - Spanish

"The Spanish Department at Coe is always so engaging. Students are able to study the grammar and usage of the language while simultaneously learning more about culture, history and current world issues in a variety of ways. There are opportunities to get involved throughout the year by attending presentations by speakers from Spanish-speaking countries as well as taking a May Term! My overall experience with this department has been a lot of fun and I cannot wait to continue my studies and application of the language." — Erica Ernzen '20


The Spanish Program at Coe: More than just Language Classes!

Spanish has never been a foreign language in the United States and today there are more than fifty million Spanish speakers in the U.S. — more than in Spain or Colombia! Spanish is increasingly popular among our students due to its importance in life in the U.S. and in the increasingly globalized world. Students in our program develop their language skills, gain a greater appreciation for cultural diversity and become better global citizens. In the last five years, we have maintained a high number of students enrolled in our classes, and this number will grow stronger as the diversity of the college increases. From beginning language classes to upper-level seminars, students in the Spanish program learn about the identities and cultural traditions of the many countries (including the U.S.) that share the Spanish language.


Four-Year Plan - Spanish

The following represents one of many paths students can take to complete a major in Spanish. Depending on the amount of Spanish you have taken before beginning at Coe, you may begin at different levels. A grade of “C” or higher must be received in all courses counted toward the Spanish major.

Note that students typically take four courses per semester for a total of eight each year. Check the Coe catalog to review all of your options.

Students with no previous knowledge of Spanish:

First Year

  • SPA-115 Elementary Spanish I
  • SPA-125 Elementary Spanish II

Second Year

  • SPA 215 Intermediate Spanish I
  • SPA 225 Intermediate Spanish II

Third Year

  • SPA 315 Spanish Composition and Conversation
  • SPA 325 Spanish Language and Literature
  • SPA 336 Hispanic Life and Culture
  • SPA 339 Spanish for Health Care

Fourth Year

  • SPA-345 Introduction to Hispanic Literature
  • SPA-349 Business Spanish
  • SPA-4xx
  • SPA 4xx Capstone in Spanish 

Students with previous knowledge- Heritage Speaker or with a Placement score above the basic language skills:

First Year

  • SPA 304 Spanish for the Heritage Speaker
  • SPA 315 Spanish Composition and Conversation
  • SPA 325 Spanish Language and Literature

Second Year

  • SPA 336 Hispanic Life and Culture
  • SPA 339 Spanish for Health Care
  • SPA 349 Business Spanish

Third Year

  • SPA 336 Hispanic Life and Culture
  • SPA 345 Introduction to Hispanic Literature

Fourth Year

  • SPA 4xx
  • SPA 4xx Capstone in Spanish