Spanish Minor
Spanish, the second most spoken language in the United States, is essential for navigating international markets and building cross-cultural connections. This minor provides access to diverse national and regional traditions through language and culture, empowering students to discover the vibrant heritage of Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
The following requirements below are intended for students beginning fall 2026. To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.
Minor Coordinator:
Pilar Blanco-Ruiz
pilar_blancoruiz@fitnyc.edu
| SP 111 | Spanish I | 3 |
| SP 112 | Spanish II | 3 |
| SP 113 | Con gusto y ritmo: Spanish through Food, Fashion and Music | 3 |
| SP 122 | Spanish Conversation I | 3 |
| SP 132 | Spanish in Santiago de Compostela | 3 |
| SP 141 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 3 |
| SP 142 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 3 |
| SP 213 | Spanish III | 3 |
| SP 214 | Spanish IV | 3 |
| SP 223 | Spanish Conversation II | 3 |
| SP 311 | Spanish for Business | 3 |
| MC 203 | Gender as Performance: Representation of Masculinities in Latin American/Latinx Theatre (*) | 3 |
| MC 205 | Mexican Cinema: Between The National and The Global (*) | 3 |
| MC 209 | Hispanic Cultures In New York (*) | 3 |
| MC 252 | Latin American Fiction: 1960-Present (*) | 3 |
| MC 261/FI 225 | Latin American Cinema and Resistance (*) | 3 |
| MC 262 | Revolution as Spectacle: Mexico (*) | 3 |
| MC 263 | Contemporary Spain through its Cinema (*) | 3 |
| MC 301 | Imaginary Encounters: Representations of the Caribbean (Honors) (*) | 3 |
| MC 351 | From Modern to Contemporary Latin American Women Writers (*) | 3 |
*This course is taught in English, and it may be used toward the Spanish Language minor if you have permission from the instructor and have taken SP 214 since specific assignments will have to be done in the Spanish language. Only one of these four courses can be used for the minor. Please notify your professor on the first day of class if you intend to have the course counted toward the minors.
Upon completion of the Spanish minor, students will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in Spanish across diverse contexts using appropriate grammatical structures, vocabulary, and cultural conventions in both written and spoken formats.
- Analyze and interpret the historical, social, and artistic contributions of Spanish-speaking cultures across different regions and time periods.
- Demonstrate intercultural competence by recognizing and navigating the linguistic and cultural diversity within Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
- Apply critical thinking skills to examine connections between language, identity, and cultural expression in Hispanic and Latinx contexts.