Spanish B.A.

Program Director: Graciela Perez, 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 (12 Units)

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

Note:

*or demonstrated proficiency

Required Courses (24 Units)

SPAN 300 - Advanced Spanish I Credits 3
SPAN 304 - Advanced Spanish II Credits 3
SPAN 311 - Introduction to Literature and Theory Credits 3
SPAN 327 - Spain: Civilization and Culture Credits 3
SPAN 328 - Latin America: Civilization and Culture Credits 3
SPAN 440 - Peninsular Literature Credits 3
SPAN 450 - Senior Seminar Credits 3
Choose One:
SPAN 445 - Latin American Literature Credits 3
LIT 364 - Hispanic Literature of the United States Credits 3

Electives (9 Units)

HIST 410 - Modern Latin America: History, Politics And Culture Credits 3
ICS 320 - Introduction to Holistic Mission in Costa Rica Credits 3 *
LACS 300 - Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies Credits 3
LACS 302 - Mexican Folklorico Dance Credits 3
LACS 304 - Advanced Mexican Folklorico Dance Credits 3
LIT 364 - Hispanic Literature of the United States Credits 3
SOC 338 - People and Cultures of Costa Rica Credits 3 *
SOC 481 - International Internship Credits 3 *
SPAN 305 - Composition and Conversation in Spanish Credits 3
SPAN 309 - Hispanic Film Credits 3
SPAN 310 - Hispanic Prose Credits 3
SPAN 315 - Hispanic Poetry Credits 3
SPAN 320 - History of Spanish Language Credits 3
SPAN 325 - Formal Spanish Oral Communication Credits 3
SPAN 330 - Latin American Thought: Readings in Spanish Credits 3
SPAN 370 - Issues in Spanish Language Teaching and Learning Credits 3
SPAN 374 - Education Across Borders: Mexico and the United States Credits 3
SPAN 486 - Topics in Spanish Credits 1 - 3
SPAN 496 - Spanish Internship Credits 3

Note:

*These courses are taken as part of the Costa Rica Semester Study Abroad program. Students should attend in a fall semester when the coursework is offered entirely in Spanish.

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.