Spanish
The Spanish program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. It also prepares students for teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels. Students may also elect to minor in Spanish. The program's curriculum provides students the opportunity to develop those language skills that increase the marketability of knowledge gained in other disciplines. The Spanish program also prepares them to use their language skills for careers in public service, business, industry, international organizations, civil and foreign service, and the arts.
Moreover, the Spanish program enables students to fulfill their university-wide requirements in foreign languages. The Spanish program promotes understanding of cultural differences for better communication among people and for improved quality of life. It also strengthens students' analytical skills through study devoted to the language, culture, literature, and civilization of the various Hispanic peoples living in diverse regions of the world.
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Total Credit Hours of College-Level Courses Required for Graduation: 120
Contact the Department for Recommended Course of Study.
Option I: Spanish
Option II: Spanish (Teacher Certification)
The beginning and intermediate courses listed below must be completed or proficiency otherwise demonstrated prior to enrollment in major courses.
SPAN |
101, 102 |
Beginning Spanish I, II |
6 |
SPAN |
201, 202 |
Intermediate Spanish I, II |
6 |
Required Courses for Both Options: 36
SPAN |
301, 302 |
Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I,II |
6 |
SPAN |
341, 342 |
Spanish Civilization and Literature I, II |
6 |
SPAN |
351, 352 |
Spanish-American Civilization and Literature I, II |
6 |
SPAN |
374 |
Advanced Spanish Conversation |
3 |
SPAN |
384 |
Spanish Phonetics |
3 |
SPAN |
435 |
The Spanish-American Novel |
3 |
SPAN |
439 |
African Presence in Hispanic Civilization and Literature |
3 |
SPAN |
486 |
Literature of the Golden Age OR |
3 |
SPAN |
487 |
Don Quixote |
3 |
SPAN |
489 |
Contemporary Latin (One elective in Latin American Culture or Literature) |
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SPAN |
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Two Courses in Advanced Language |
6 |
Students pursuing Option II must complete:
SPAN |
480 |
Applied Linguistics-Spanish |
3 |
Additional Courses in Education:
EDFN |
220 |
Foundation of Education |
3 |
EDFN |
222 |
Children and Youth in Urban Schools |
3 |
EDPY |
244 |
Human Development and Behavior |
3 |
SPED |
204 |
Introduction to Education of Exceptional Children |
3 |
EDPY |
300 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
RDNG |
315 |
Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools |
3 |
EDFN |
450 |
Methods of Teaching Foreign Language Pre K-12 |
3 |
EDFN |
471 |
Observation and Student Teaching in Elementary/Secondary Schools |
VC |
Additional Comments or Requirements:
A grade point average of 2.5 is required for Spanish majors. Students pursing elementary education certification should take the following courses: EDFN 220, EDFN 222, EDPY 244, EDPY 300, SPED 204, RDNG 314, EDFN 465, ELED 434.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required education courses, except student teaching which requires a grade of "B" or better.
Spanish Language Placement Examination required or consent of the Department for students enrolling in SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201, SPAN 202, and SPAN 301.
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