Majoring in Spanish at Florida State University prepares you to encounter the world through language study, equipping you with the cognitive nimbleness of second language study, critical thinking skills, developing your capacity to write in different professional genres, and knowledge of histories and cultures of the Americas from many different perspectives.
The Spanish major consists of 30 semester hours, or 10 courses. The first 5 courses include:
SPN 3300—Grammar and Composition
SPN 3400—Reading and Conversation
**Note : Heritage track students take SPN 3350 in place of SPN 3400.
One 3000-level Hispanic cultures course
One SPW 3000-level literature course
One linguistics course.
5 further courses at the 4000-level including at least one senior seminar complete the major.
Other major options include:
- Spanish with a concentration in business
- a Spanish co-major with another language (French, German, Italian, or Russian)
HONORS IN THE MAJOR
The Honors in the Major program in Spanish requires students to maintain a 3.2 grade point average, complete six hours of honors research, and write an honors thesis. For more information please contact the FSU Honor’s Office at (850) 644-1841.
SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
Sigma Delta Pi is the honor society for students of Spanish and has had a chapter at the University since 1935. Sigma Delta Pi offers students competitive opportunities to study abroad. Students are initiated once a year. Undergraduates must have a 3.2 GPA in Spanish. Graduate students are also eligible. New members may apply in the spring term. Information about the Spanish Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi, may be obtained from Dr. Anel Brandl; abrandl@fsu.edu.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
All students receiving a degree (BA or BS) in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete a classical or modern foreign language through the intermediate level. This can be demonstrated with foreign language coursework through the 2000 level or with a satisfactory score on a department approved language placement exam...
EXEMPTION AND PLACEMENT
Learn more about exemption and placement by visiting the department's Undergraduate Studies or by contacting MLLadvising@fsu.edu.
Heritage Speakers: see information on Spanish heritage courses and requirements.