Major & Minor Requirements
Undergraduate Major
The Spanish major offers three tracks: 1) Spanish Studies, 2) Spanish and Latin American Studies, and 3) Spanish and European Studies.
1) Spanish Studies: A total of ten courses at the 100 level and above,
seven of which must be from departmental offerings taught in Spanish
(except Spanish 105). These seven core courses must include any
two survey courses (111, 112, 115, 116) and at least three courses at
the 140 level or above. The three remaining courses must be on Peninsular
or Latin American topics and may be taken either in the department or
in other departments (consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning
approved related courses).
(2) Spanish and Latin American Studies: An interdisciplinary track requiring a total of ten courses at the 100 level and above, seven of which must be from departmental offerings taught in Spanish (except Spanish 105). These seven core courses must include one survey course on Latin American literature (115 or 116), and at least three courses at the 140 level or above, two of which must be on Latin American topics. Three related courses on Latin American topics at or above the 100 level may be taken outside the department, and not in the language of the major. A Brazilian literature course at or above the 100 level offered by the department may be substituted for one of these three courses. Proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable (consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning approved related courses).
(3) Spanish and European Studies: An interdisciplinary track requiring a total of ten courses, seven of which must be from departmental offerings taught in Spanish (except Spanish 105). These seven core courses must include one survey course on Peninsular topics (111 or 112) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above, two of which must be on Peninsular topics. Three related courses on a Spanish/European-related topic may be taken outside the department and not in the language of the major. Proficiency in another European language is highly desirable (consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning approved related courses).
For information on Graduation with Distinction please go to this link:
http://www.aas.duke.edu/trinity/awards/honors/gwd-romst.html
Spanish and Latin American Studies
Undergraduate Minor
Spanish Studies Requirements:
A total of five courses from departmental Spanish offerings numbered 100 or above, except 105, which does not count towards the minor. These must include one survey course (111, 112, 115, 116) and at least two courses at the 140 level or above. All five courses must be taught in Spanish.
Courses numbered 120 through 129 are taught in English and do not count toward the minor in Spanish.