Spanish B.A.

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Program Director: Gina Ponce de León, Ph.D.

Overview

The Spanish major provides students with the necessary language and cultural understanding of the Spanish-speaking countries around the world. In today's globalized environment there is a need to reach our neighbors in Latin America, as well as the increasingly Spanish-speaking population in the U.S. Students who major in Spanish are required to take a placement test.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Communicate orally in Spanish at an advanced level.
Write in Spanish at an advanced level.
Analyze a problem and synthesize a solution through appropriate research in Spanish.
Integrate emerging technologies into research and communication in Spanish.
Engage in critical thinking about topics related to Spanish language and culture.
Describe the unique characteristics of Spanish- speaking cultures around the world.

Locations Offered

Main Campus Fresno

Prerequisites (16 Units)

SPAN 100 - Elementary Spanish I 4 Units *
SPAN 105 - Elementary Spanish II 4 Units *
SPAN 200 - Intermediate Spanish I 4 Units *
SPAN 205 - Intermediate Spanish II 4 Units *

Note:

*or demonstrated proficiency

Required Courses (24 Units)

SPAN 300 - Advanced Spanish I 3 Units
SPAN 304 - Advanced Spanish II 3 Units
SPAN 311 - Introduction to Literature and Theory 3 Units
SPAN 327 - Spain: Civilization and Culture 3 Units
SPAN 328 - Latin America: Civilization and Culture 3 Units
SPAN 440 - Peninsular Literature 3 Units
SPAN 445 - Latin American Literature 3 Units
SPAN 450 - Senior Seminar 3 Units

Electives (9 Units)

Select from these courses or replace with approved courses taken abroad or at other institutions:

SPAN 305 - Composition and Conversation in Spanish 3 Units
SPAN 309 - Hispanic Film 3 Units
SPAN 310 - Hispanic Prose 3 Units
SPAN 315 - Hispanic Poetry 3 Units
SPAN 320 - History of Spanish Language 3 Units
SPAN 325 - Formal Spanish Oral Communication 3 Units
SPAN 330 - Latin American Thought: Readings in Spanish 3 Units
SPAN 486 - Topics in Spanish 3 Units
SPAN 496 - Spanish Internship 3 Units
HIST 410 - Modern Latin America: History, Politics and Culture 3 Units

Study Abroad

Students may take 12-15 units abroad. Courses that are equivalents of required courses may meet those requirements, while others may be used for electives. Students must consult with the program director to select specific courses.