THE FACULTY OF LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS

SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE

SPANISH

The Spanish major consists of eleven semester courses above the level of Intensive Intermediate Spanish. Therefore, students who place into Intensive Basic or Intensive Intermediate must take a total of thirteen or twelve semesters of Spanish respectively to graduate. At least seven of the ten courses must be upper division courses, numbered above 230, at least one numbered 400 or above in Hispanic literature, Hispanic culture and civilization, and/or Spanish Linguistics.

Related area courses available through other departments, including the Latin American Area Studies Program, may interest some majors. A certificate in Latin American Area Studies is available and may be arranged with the advisor and director of the Center for Latin American Studies. For students who have a strong high school background in European History, Latin American History is acceptable in fulfillment of the History requirement rather than European Civilization, with permission of the advisor, the History Department, and the Dean.

Required Courses

As of Fall 2004, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese has reconfigured its major. The new requirements will apply to students entering in Fall 2004 and beyond.

12 General Education Courses

Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I and Advanced Portuguese I or four semesters of another language (intensive track recommended)

11 Spanish courses (unless placement requires additional language study) consisting of:

• 2 semesters Intensive Advanced Spanish. Note: Students who declare a major in Spanish after completing SPAN-103 and SPAN-104 rather than Intensive Advanced I and II are required to take an additional course at the 400 level in order to complete the major.
• 1 semester Academic Writing.
• 2 semesters of literature survey from among the following: Literature of Spanish America, Spanish Literature
• 1 Semester Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (satisfies one semester of the two-semester college General Education Requirement in Social Science).
• 1 Semester Spanish Phonetics or Spanish Structure (satisfies one semester of the two-semester college General Education Requirement in Social Science).
• 4 Semesters Spanish courses at the level of 230 or above, including at least one course at the 400 level or above.

Students may count one 200-400 level course taught in the Spanish department in a language other than Spanish (e.g. Portuguese, Catalan) towards the major. If the course is taught in English or cross-listed with another department, Spanish majors are required to do all written work in Spanish.

Spanish majors who complete the Business Coursework Program, the Pre-Medical Program, or a second major are exempt from the second language requirement.

Required courses for students entering before Fall 2004

This version of the major has been replaced by the reconfiguration previously described

12 General Education courses

2 Linguistics (satisfy college General Education Requirements in Social Science)

Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I and II or four semesters of another language (intensive track recommended)

10 Spanish courses (unless placement requires additional language study) consisting of:

• 2 semesters Intensive Advanced Spanish. Note: Students who declare a major in Spanish after completing SPAN-103 and SPAN-104 rather than Intensive Advanced I and II are required to take an additional course at the 400 level in order to complete the major.
• 1 semester Spanish Expository Writing
• 2 semesters of literature survey from among the following: Literature of Spanish America, Spanish Literature
• 1 Semester Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics, Spanish Phonetics, or Spanish Structure (satisfies one semester of the two-semester college General Education Requirement in Social Science).
• 4 Semesters Spanish electives at the level of 230 or above. At least one 400 level course is strongly recommended.

Spanish Major with Business Coursework

(See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

Overseas Studies

Spanish majors are required to study in Spain or Spanish America for a semester or, preferably, for an academic year. With the permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Spanish majors may substitute summer study in Georgetown University's program in Quito, Ecuador for a semester abroad. Students participating in overseas study may take courses in Hispanic Art, Anthropology, Economics, History, Philosophy, and other appropriate related areas. These courses can be used to fulfill upper division Spanish requirements, provided the courses are taught in Spanish and deal with Spain or Spanish America. A maximum of four courses, with a total of two per semester, taken overseas may be counted toward the major and one for the minor. Students should consult their advisors to develop a well-balanced program. (See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

Latin American Studies Certificate and
Certificate in European Studies

(See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

Accelerated Bachelor/Master Degree Program

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese offers qualified undergraduate students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelors and a Masters degree at an accelerated pace by counting two graduate-level courses taken in the undergraduate program toward the masters degree. Students with a minimum of a 3.5 in the major are eligible to apply for the program at the end of their junior year. Interested applicants should consult with the Director of Graduate Studies. Applications are available in the Spanish Department. (See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

Spanish Minor

The Spanish Department welcomes students from other majors who wish to complete a Spanish minor. Six semester courses are required as set forth below. Students who begin at the Advanced level or higher will take further courses above 230 to reach a total of six.

Requirements for minors entering Georgetown Fall 2004 and beyond

For students majoring in a modern language or linguistics:

• SPAN-111 & 112 Intensive Advanced Spanish I & II
• SPAN-200 Academic Writing
Plus
• 3 courses 230-level or above Literature, culture, or linguistics in content

For all other College students:

• SPAN-101 & 102 Advanced Spanish I & II
• SPAN-200 Academic Writing
Plus
• 3 courses, 230-level or above Literature, culture, or linguistics in content

Required courses for students entering Georgetown before Fall 2004

This version of the minor has been replaced by the reconfiguration previously described.

For students majoring in a modern language or linguistics:

• SPAN-032 Intensive Intermediate Spanish
• SPAN-111 & 112 Intensive Advanced Spanish I & II
• SPAN-200 Academic Writing
Plus
• 2 courses 230-level or above Literature, culture, or linguistics in content, at least one of which must be taken at Georgetown

For all other College students:

• SPAN- 022 Intermediate Spanish II
• SPAN-101 & 102 Advanced Spanish I & II
• SPAN-200 Academic Writing
Plus
• 2 courses, 230-level or above Literature, culture, or linguistics in content, at least one of which must be taken at Georgetown

PORTUGUESE

Portuguese majors complete coursework in literatures, cultures, and linguistics of the Lusophone world. Students begin at an appropriate level based on the placement examination given upon entrance. Most Portuguese majors begin their study with Advanced Portuguese I, although some students with less preparation take Intensive Basic Portuguese, which means they must take two additional semester courses in Portuguese to complete their major.

All Portuguese majors must study a second language. Spanish is highly recommended.

Required Courses

2 Linguistics (satisfy college General Education Requirements in Social Science)

4 courses of one second language (Spanish strongly recommended; intensive track recommended)

10 Portuguese courses (unless lower placement requires additional language study) consisting of:

• 2 courses in Advanced Portuguese
• 1 course in Portuguese Expository Writing
• 1 course on Cultures of Portugal, Brazil, or Lusophone African countries
• 1 survey of Brazilian or Portuguese Literature
• 5 Semesters of Portuguese electives

Electives

Note: Portuguese majors who complete the Business Coursework Program, the Pre-Medical Program, or a second major are exempt from the second language requirement.

Overseas Studies

(See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

Latin American Studies Certificate and
Certificate in European Studies

(See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

Portuguese Major with Business Coursework

(See section on this topic in the Bulletin.)

Portuguese Minor

Students in other majors are invited to minor in Portuguese. Six semester courses are required as set forth below. Students who begin at the Advanced level or higher will take further courses above 230 to reach a total of six.

Requirements for minors entering Georgetown Fall 2006 and beyond

For students majoring in a Spanish* or any other Romance language:

• PORT-009 Portuguese for Spanish Speakers
• PORT-101 & PORT-102 Advanced Portuguese I & II
• PORT-153 or PORT-154 Expository Writing I or II
• Plus 2 courses (PORT-231 or above)

* All students who have taken PORT-010 (Portuguese for Spanish Speakers II) should contact Dr. Vivaldo Santos (vas2@georgetown.edu).

For all other students:

• PORT-032 Intensive Intermediate Portuguese
• PORT-101 & PORT-102 Advanced Portuguese I & II
• PORT-153 or PORT-154 Expository Writing I or II
• Plus 2 upper-level courses (PORT-231 or above).

Required courses for students entering Georgetown before Fall 2006:

• PORT-011 & 032 Intensive Basic & Intensive Intermediate Portuguese
• PORT-101 & 102 Advanced Portuguese I & II
• PORT-153 Expository Writing
• PORT-231 or upper-level elective literature, culture, or linguistics in content.

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