Prerequisite:  Spanish 76 or equivalent (AP literature score of 4 or 5, or language score of 5, or SAT  II of 660 or above, or comparable linguistic experience. 

The Spanish major offers four tracks: 1) Spanish Studies, 2) Spanish and Latin American Studies, 3) Spanish, Latin American - Brazilian Studies, and 4) Spanish and European Studies

 Spanish Studies:  A total of ten courses at the 100 level and above, seven of which must be from departmental offerings taught in Spanish, except Spanish 105. (Majors may count Spanish 104 or 107 towards the major, but NOT both.) These seven core courses must include any two survey courses (111, 112, 115, 116) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above.  The three remaining courses must be on Peninsular or Latin American-related topics and may be taken either in the department or in other departments.  A Brazilian or Lusophone literature or culture course taught in Portuguese at or above the 100 level, offered by the department, may be substituted for one of these three courses. Consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning approved related courses.

 Spanish and Latin American Studies:  An interdisciplinary track requiring a total of ten courses at the 100 level and above, seven of which must be from departmental offerings taught in Spanish, except Spanish 105. (Majors may count Spanish 104 or 107 towards the major, but NOT both.)  These seven core courses must include one survey course on Latin American literature (115 or 116), and at least three courses at the 140 level or above, two of which must be on Latin American topics.  Three related courses on Latin American topics at or above the 100 level may be taken outside the department, and not in the language of the major.  A Brazilian or Lusophone literature or culture course taught in Portuguese at or above the 100 level, offered by the department, may be substituted for one of these three courses.  Proficiency in Portuguese is highly desirable. Consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning approved related courses.

Spanish Latin American and Brazilian Studies:  An interdisciplinary track requiring a total of ten courses at the 100 level or above, nine of which must be from departmental offerings taught in Spanish or Portuguese.  Of these nine courses, three must be in Portuguese, and six in Spanish, except Spanish 105, which does not count toward the major.  (Majors may count Spanish 104 or 107 towards the major, but not both.)  These nine core courses must include one survey course on Latin American literature (115 or 116) and one survey/period course on Brazilian literature (Ptg. 113 or a 200-level course).  At least four courses must be at the 140 level or above, two in Spanish and two in Portuguese.  The remaining course may be a related course on a Latin American or Brazilian topic at or above the 100 level, and may be taken in the department or in another department, and not in the language of the major.  (Consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning approved related courses.)

Spanish and European Studies: An interdisciplinary track requiring a total of ten courses, seven of which must be from departmental offerings taught in Spanish, except Spanish 105. (Majors may count Spanish 104 or 107 towards the major, but NOT both.)   These seven core courses must include one survey course on Peninsular topics (111 or 112) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above, two of which must be on Peninsular topics.  Three related courses on a Spanish/European-related topic may be taken outside the department and not in the language of the major.  A Brazilian or Lusophone literature or culture course taught in Portuguese at or above the 100 level, offered by the department, may be substituted for one of these three courses. Proficiency in another European language is highly desirable.  Consult the undergraduate major advisor concerning approved related courses.

Combined Major in French and Spanish
A combined major in French and Spanish requires at least fourteen courses at the 100 level or above, which must be from departmental offerings taught in French or Spanish. One course taught in Portuguese can be substituted for a Spanish course.
French: The seven courses in French must include four from the categories Historical Itineraries (120-139) and Cultural and Literary Itineraries (140-180), at least one of which must be from Historical Itineraries.
Spanish: The seven courses in Spanish will depend on the track chosen, Spanish Studies or Spanish and Latin American Studies:
Spanish Studies: The seven courses will include any two survey courses (111, 112, 115, 116) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above;
Spanish and Latin American Studies: The seven courses must include one survey course on Latin American literature (115, 116) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above, two of which must be in Latin American Studies. All courses must be taught in Spanish.

Combined Major in Italian and Spanish
A combined major in Italian and Spanish requires at least fourteen courses at the 100 level or above, which must be from departmental offerings. One course taught in Portuguese can be substituted for a Spanish course.
Italian: The seven courses in Italian will at the 100 level or above, at least two of which must be at the 140 level or above. Five of these must be taught in Italian.
Spanish: The seven courses in Spanish will depend on the track chosen, Spanish Studies or Spanish and Latin American Studies:
Spanish Studies: The seven courses will include any two survey courses (111, 112, 115, 116) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above;
Spanish and Latin American Studies: The seven courses must include one survey course on Latin American literature (115, 116) and at least three courses at the 140 level or above, two of which must be in Latin American Studies.
All courses must be taught in Spanish.

Duke in Madrid and Duke in the Andes Semester Study Abroad

All courses may be counted toward the major.  Credit distribution may vary according to students' needs, with a maximum of three courses counting toward the core course requirement, and the fourth may be a related course.  For students remaining a second semester, two additional courses may be counted as core courses; the rest may be counted as related courses.

Duke in Barcelona and Duke in Spain Summer Study Abroad

Two courses may be counted toward the major.

Duke in Brazil Summer Study Abroad

One Portuguese course may be counted toward the Spanish major.

For information on Graduation with Distinction please go to this link:
http://www.aas.duke.edu/trinity/awards/honors/gwd-romst.html