Minors

The Spanish Minor is a program of humanistic study of the Spanish-speaking world that requires a minimum of 20 credits in Spanish at the 212 level and above. Most students take SPAN 212 (as one of three major electives) before moving on to 300-level Spanish Foundational Courses (at least two required) and, later, more focused 400-level courses (at least one required). Spanish minors are strongly encouraged to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.

To declare a Spnaish minor,please go to the OUE website and fill out the online Declaration of Major/Minor form. Students meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, currently Prof. Jennifer Feldman, to finalize their declaration and for advising each semester.

The Minor in Lusophone Studies is a program of humanistic study of the Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) world that requires a minimum of 20 credits. Most students take PORT 110: Intensive Portuguese for Spanish Speakers, before moving on to PORT 201 and other courses in the program. Students are strongly encouraged to study abroad in a Portuguese-speaking country.

To declare a minor, please go to the OUE website and fill out the online Declaration of Major/Minor form. Minors in Lusophone Studies meet with the Director of the Portuguese Program, currently Prof. Ana Teixeira, to finalize their declaration and for advising each semester.