Spanish B.A.
Spanish Major
The B.A. Spanish major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
Long-term study abroad (four weeks or longer) in a Spanish-speaking country, or an equivalent experience with Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S., is strongly encouraged for students in this major.
A grade of C- (1.67) or higher is required of all Spanish courses.
Required:
Spanish: a minimum of 36 semester hours in Spanish courses more advanced than SPAN 1002;
| 30 hours must be in courses numbered 3000-level or higher, of which 6 hours must be in courses numbered 4000 or higher; and including at least two courses from group A and one course from group B: | ||
| Required: (Complete all of the following) | 18 | |
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Written Communication | ||
or SPAN 3006 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers | |
| Advanced Conversation and Reading | ||
| Advanced Oral Communication | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Literature | ||
| Introduction to Translation | ||
or SPAN 3016 | Translation for Spanish Heritage Speakers | |
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Survey of Spanish American Literature | ||
or SPAN 3018 | Survey of Spanish Literature | |
| Group A: | 6 | |
| Cultures and Civilization of Latin America | ||
| Cultures and Civilization of Spain | ||
| Latinos in the United States | ||
| Hispanic Cultures: (Topic) | ||
| Topics in Language and Culture: ________________ | ||
| Contemporary Hispanic Culture | ||
| Topics in Literature and Culture: _____________ | ||
| Group B: | 3 | |
| Translation | ||
| Structure of Spanish | ||
| Spanish American Literature: ____________ | ||
| Peninsular Literature: _______________ | ||
| Hispanic Literature: ________________ | ||
| Electives in Spanish | 9 | |
| Total hours | 36* | |
- *
This program begins with SPAN 3001 and will require up to twelve hours of course work beyond the minimum hours required for this major/minor if a student does not demonstrate a proficiency at the fifth semester level.
Four-Year Plan
Spanish, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required. ** Students planning to study abroad should consult with an advisor about their Plan of Study.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| SPAN 2002 | Intermediate Spanish II (if needed) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3001 | Advanced Writing (or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3004 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 3007 | Introduction to Translation (or SPAN 3016) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3008 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 302X - Group A Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3012 | Survey of Spanish American Literature (or SPAN 3018) | 3 |
| SPAN 3003 | Advanced Conversation and Reading | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3XXX/4XXX - Group A or Group B Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives OR Study Abroad (courses chosen in consultation with advisor) | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3XXX/4XXX - Group A course (if needed) | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN Elective (if needed) | 3 | |
| SPAN 3XXX/4XXX - Group B (if needed) | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Spanish, B.A.
- Outcome 1: Communication: Students can communicate in Spanish at a minimum proficiency level of Intermediate High
- Outcome 2: Critical thinking. Students can analyze aspects of the literatures, cultures and languages of the Spanish-speaking world.
- Outcome 3: Content: Students can use major linguistic, literary and/or cultural concepts in oral and written expression