Spanish
Bachelor of Arts
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
- Law, Policy & Social Justice
- Arts & Media
- Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
- Culture & Language
- Education & Human Development
- English & Literature
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology & Human Behavior
If proficiency in both Spanish and Portuguese is important to you, consider the Spanish and Portuguese emphasis under the Spanish major. Students seeking their Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with a Spanish and Portuguese emphasis take language, literature, linguistics and culture courses in both languages. The major consists of 18 credits in each language, and placement exams help determine a student's starting level. The University of Arizona is home to one of the largest Portuguese language programs in the nation, and various clubs offer students the opportunity to practice conversing in either Spanish or Portuguese outside of the classroom. In addition to several study abroad programs for Spanish-speaking students, the university offers a six-week program in Fortaleza, Brazil, for those wanting to immerse themselves in Portuguese.
Sample Courses
- PORT 350: Introduction to Genres and Literary Analysis
- SPAN 350: Readings in the Literary Genres
- PORT 452: Introduction to Portuguese Linguistics
Career Fields
- Translation and interpretation
- Education
- Communications
- Government
- Politics
- Nonprofit
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Spanish
First Year
1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
SPAN 201 Third Semester Spanish
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
SPAN 202 Fourth Semester Spanish
4.00
MATH
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Second Year
3rd Semester
Credits
SPAN 251 Intermediate Spanish
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Elective
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
SPAN 325 Intermediate Grammar and Writing
3.00
SPAN 330 Intermediate Conversation
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Third Year
5th Semester
Credits
PORT 305A Portuguese for Spanish Speakers
3.00
SPAN 350 Readings in the Literary Genres
3.00
SPAN 480 Service Learning
3.00
Minor
3.00
Elective
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
PORT 325A Intermediate Grammar and Conversation
3.00
SPAN Upper Level elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Minor
3.00
Fourth Year
7th Semester
Credits
SPAN Upper Level elective
3.00
PORT 350 Introduction to Genres and Literary Analysis
3.00
PORT Upper Level Elective
3.00
Minor
3.00
Minor
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
PORT Upper Level Elective
3.00
PORT Upper Level Elective
3.00
Elective
3.00
Minor
3.00
Minor
3.00