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Spanish: About The Program
About Our Degrees
The undergraduate program in Spanish is intended to introduce the student to the widest range of disciplines within the area of Hispanic language and civilization leading to a possible subsequent specialization in literature, linguistics, language teaching, or other related areas. Spanish students have access to online audio and visual materials and an excellent library.
Applications to the major and minor are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications are available at the department office or on the RLL website.
Accepted majors/minors (2003-2004): 89
Total number of majors currently enrolled: 101
Total number of minors currently enrolled: 50
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Spanish courses completed prior to applying for acceptance.
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
Applications to the major and minor are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications are available at the department office or on the RLL website.
Accepted majors/minors (2003-2004): 89
Total number of majors currently enrolled: 101
Total number of minors currently enrolled: 50
Acceptance Criteria
Minimum GPA of 2.0 overall.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in Spanish courses completed prior to applying for acceptance.
Degree Requirements
Please see Degrees and Policies.
About Our Courses
The typical class size for:
Freshman/introductory courses is: 24
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 24
Upper level/advanced courses is: 20
In the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, what do teaching assistants (TAs) do?
TA's generally teach introductory-level courses.
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
Freshman/introductory courses is: 24
Sophomore/intermediate courses is: 24
Upper level/advanced courses is: 20
In the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, what do teaching assistants (TAs) do?
TA's generally teach introductory-level courses.
For course descriptions, please see Courses.
About Our Faculty
Classes in the Spanish program are small in size, and are taught by faculty with recognized commitment to teaching.
One faculty member has received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and one has received the Milton Plesur Award for Excellence in Teaching.
One faculty member has received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and one has received the Milton Plesur Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Practical Experience and Special Academic Opportunities
Undergraduate Research and Practical Experience
Study Abroad
The Spanish Program at UB sponsors a summer study program in Salamanca, Spain. Many students also have access to other SUNY Programs in Argentina; Madrid and Sevilla, Spain; Chile; and Mexico; among others. See the Study Abroad Programs web site.
H.O.S.T.S./Herman Badillio Bilingual Academy Mentorship Program
The H.O.S.T.S. (Help One Student to Succeed) Program at Herman Badillo Academy in Buffalo provides opportunities for undergraduate students who are fluent in Spanish to mentor bilingual grade-school children in Spanish language and reading skills. UB undergraduates may volunteer their time on a flexible basis, or for academic credit.
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Sigma Delta Pi, the national Spanish honor society, has a chapter at UB. Students are initiated once a year.
An honors program in Spanish is open to students who achieve a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall and a minimum GPA of 3.75 in at least five upper-division Spanish courses. Students in the honors program in Spanish must complete two honors projects in two upper-division Spanish courses.
Study Abroad
The Spanish Program at UB sponsors a summer study program in Salamanca, Spain. Many students also have access to other SUNY Programs in Argentina; Madrid and Sevilla, Spain; Chile; and Mexico; among others. See the Study Abroad Programs web site.
H.O.S.T.S./Herman Badillio Bilingual Academy Mentorship Program
The H.O.S.T.S. (Help One Student to Succeed) Program at Herman Badillo Academy in Buffalo provides opportunities for undergraduate students who are fluent in Spanish to mentor bilingual grade-school children in Spanish language and reading skills. UB undergraduates may volunteer their time on a flexible basis, or for academic credit.
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
Sigma Delta Pi, the national Spanish honor society, has a chapter at UB. Students are initiated once a year.
An honors program in Spanish is open to students who achieve a minimum GPA of 3.25 overall and a minimum GPA of 3.75 in at least five upper-division Spanish courses. Students in the honors program in Spanish must complete two honors projects in two upper-division Spanish courses.
Extracurricular Activities
There are many opportunities to participate in out-of-class enrichment activities through the RLL department, including conversation groups, lectures, and films. Depending on students' initiative, the Spanish club can be highly beneficial; call 716-645-2191 for more information. In the past, members have gathered weekly during lunch to converse in Spanish. Members have also offered free tutoring to students at the beginning levels. Other clubs of interest to students in the Spanish program include the Latin American Student Association (350 Student Union, 716-645-2950) and PODER Latinos Unidos (372 Student Union, 716-645-3061).
See the UB Student Association.
See the UB Student Association.
Complementary Programs and Courses
Links to Further Information About This Program
- Undergraduate Catalog
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Graduate Admissions
- Department of Romance Languages
- College of Arts and Sciences
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:43:10 EDT