Major Courses | Minor Courses (Spanish & French)
Spanish, after English, is the most widely spoken language in the U.S. today. Because there are Hispanic populations in every major city across the country, knowledge of Spanish as a second or a foreign language is an advantage to individuals seeking employment in many fields, such as the social services, education, the health-related professions, etc. In addition, language study facilitates continued professional preparation since most graduate schools require profi ciency in at least one non-native language.
Learning another language and experiencing another culture also increase awareness of one’s own linguistic and cultural traditions; individuals with foreign language training often become more astute observers of the world and better readers and writers in their first language.
The Hispanic world embraces both Europe and the Western Hemisphere, and it is extremely diverse in culture and tradition.
Contemporary Latin American literature is recognized worldwide for its aesthetic and political value. In addition, the new generation of Latin American women authors has undertaken the exciting task of re-writing history from women’s perspectives.
Students with previous courses in Spanish may request a placement exam from the language program faculty to determine the appropriate entry level.
Spanish Major
Major requirements: a minimum of 30 credits.
| Required Courses - Spanish Major |
| Course # |
Description |
Credits |
| SA 201 |
Intermediate Spanish |
3 |
| SA 202 |
Intermediate Spanish Reading and Conversation |
3 |
| SA 203 |
Intermediate Spanish Composition |
3 |
| SA 205 |
Latin American Civilization |
3 |
| SA 209 |
Spanish Civilization |
3 |
| SA 215 |
Spanish Conversation |
3 |
| SA 301 |
Phonetics and Phonemics |
3 |
| SA 302 |
Structure of Modern Spanish |
3 |
| SA 303 |
Survey of Spanish Literature |
3 |
| SA 304 |
Survey of Latin American Literature |
3 |
| SA 451 |
Senior Project/Thesis |
credit varies |
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Spanish & French Minor
A language minor has as its basic objective the acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in at least one foreign language as preparation for a variety of careers.
Students with previous courses in Spanish or French may request a placement exam from the language program faculty to determine the appropriate entry level and courses for their needs. Spanish or French for special purposes, such as Spanish for the Health Care professions or Spanish for Business are arranged upon sufficient demand. The language faculty not only encourages students to travel and study abroad, but in conjunction with the International Student Center helps them to select a program, seek funding, and coordinate credit transfer.
Minor requirements: 17 credits minimum chosen in consultation with the language faculty.
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