World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Degree: Spanish

The minor in Cultural Studies helps students better understand the history, culture, and politics of the country they choose. It comprises five Spanish language courses and the online course, Aspects of Hispanic Culture and Language (SPAN 300).

Students may not major in Spanish World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and also minor in Cultural Studies in Spanish. Courses may only be used for one minor program (Cultural Studies or Languages).

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.

This minor prepares students to understand and communicate with people from different cultures:

• Real World Spanish: Let’s Go! (SPAN 201)
• The Science of Language: an Introduction to Linguistics (WLLC 101)
• One World, Many Voices: an Introduction to Intercultural Communicative Competency (WLLC 102)
• The Art of ‘Reading:’ Introduction to Literary and Film Studies (WLLC 103)
• two 300-level courses from the comparative tier of the department’s majors

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.

Students may also add a minor in:

• Classical Languages, consisting of 15 elective hours in the specified program
• Professional Education, consisting of 31 hours in the specified program

The Gardner-Webb Spanish for Health Care Professionals Certificate is an in-person program tailored for current and aspiring health care professionals. Students learn medical Spanish and understand cultural differences so they are better prepared to help Spanish-speaking patients. They also hone their sensitivity and respect for cultural and ethnic diversity in health care.

The content required for this Certificate includes:

• Real World Spanish: Get Ready! (SPAN 101)
• Real World Spanish: Get Set! (SPAN 102)
• Real World Spanish: Let’s Go! (SPAN 201)
• Medical Spanish I (SPAN 213)
• Medical Spanish II (SPAN 313)

For a more in-depth look at minor requirements, visit our Academic Catalog.