The minor in Spanish provides students majoring in areas other than Spanish the opportunity to acquire practical language proficiency, intercultural sensitivity and cultural knowledge; to gain appreciation of the cultural contributions of Spanish-speaking peoples; and to reflect critically on their own cultural values.

Administrator: Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Cultural Studies

Requirements: 20 credits of which 12 shall be numbered above 299

SPAN2010. Intermediate Spanish (4)

SPAN2020. Intermediate Spanish (4)

Twelve credits in Spanish numbered above 2999 representing two of the following areas: (12)

Culture (including history and civilization)

Linguistics

Literature

Cultural Immersion Experience

Cultural Immersion Experience: Students who have not lived in a cross-cultural setting different from their own culture(s) are required to study in such a setting for a brief period of time. Examples of acceptable experiences are a four-week college-level summer school session, or a similar program at an international school recognized by Northwest Nazarene University. Approved Off-Campus (OC prefix) courses or approved transfer courses from travel-study programs may be substituted for courses listed in the categories above. Prior approval of a travel-study program must be obtained from the chair of the department.