Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world, the first in the Americas, and the second in the USA. At a global and national level, cultural and language proficiency in Spanish has become an indispensable strength in many professional fields. Whether you are interested in the impact of global warming and rising sea levels, in national and international social issues, business entrepreneurship, health, law, social sciences, engineering, U.S. government, or education, a Spanish minor is a great way to strengthen your CV and improve your national and international career prospects when paired with a B.A or B.S degree.
Program Highlights
Knowledgeable instructors with expertise in Hispanic culture and language
Course methodology focused on language proficiency and intercultural communication
Improve your language skills through class projects, language clubs, and cultural events
Opportunities to work abroad in Spain for the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (includes medical insurance and a stipend for living costs) for a full academic year, typically from October 1 through May 1 the following year, as a Language and Culture Assistant supporting English teachers
What are the requirements to apply for Spanish at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Spanish should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate Admission.
Students must complete 15 hours of 300/400-level courses in the language and earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in the upper-level courses specified as a requirement for the minor. Lower-level courses and prerequisite courses do not count toward the grade point average required for the minor. Only one SPAN course taught in English may be applied toward the minor.
At least six hours of upper-level courses must be taken through courses offered by Old Dominion University.
To declare a minor the student must have completed ENGL 110C and the 202 course in the language.
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This course is part of the Day One Access program; you should not purchase any course materials denoted by the Day One…
SPAN 311
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SPAN 312W
Communicative Competence: Writing and Reading
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Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Active Duty Military Rate
Cost Per-Credit$250
Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit$408
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