Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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SPN-1120 | Elementary Spanish I 1 | 4 |
SPN-1220 | Elementary Spanish II 1 | 4 |
SPN-2200 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
SPN-2300 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
Select any other 3000-level Spanish course | 4 | |
Total Credits | 20 |
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Those students with sufficient experience or background in Spanish are encouraged to begin coursework at the 2000-level. These students will complete the 20 semester hours required for the minor through additional courses at the 3000-level or higher. Please see an academic advisor for details.
Regulations Governing Minors
- Minors at Aurora University are optional. They are not required for graduation.
- A minor shall comprise a minimum of 18 semester hours.
- At least 25% of the credits applied to a minor must be earned at AU.
- Each minor must be developed and monitored by an approved program committee of the faculty; new or substantially revised minors require the approval of the Board of Trustees based on recommendations from the program committee, the appropriate school/college governance bodies, the Academic Dean, appropriate university governance bodies, the Chief Academic Officer, and the President.
- Beyond the minimum coursework requirement, the content, structure, and extent of a minor are prerogatives of the individual program committees within the schools and colleges of the university, except as otherwise defined or restricted by the academic regulations.
- No “D” will apply toward minors.
- A maximum of four (4) semester hours of credit/no credit coursework will apply toward a minor.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a minor or major area of study in a foreign language at AU, each student will:
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Communicate in a grammatically correct manner (effective communication, intellectual development).
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Demonstrate core knowledge related to areas such as literature, media, current events/topics (critical thinking, effective communication, responsible citizenship).
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Demonstrate proficiency in using the second language (effective communication, discovery, reflection).
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Identify realistic career goals and how speaking, writing, listening and reading in and with the Spanish language will assist them.