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 (12 Units)

Note:

*or demonstrated proficiency

Required Courses (24 Units)

Electives (9 Units)

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

LIT 364 - Hispanic Literature of the United States 3
LAIS 300 - Mexican Folklorico Dance 3
**Latin American and Iberian Studies
SPAN 305 - Composition and Conversation in Spanish 3
SPAN 309 - Hispanic Film 3
SPAN 310 - Hispanic Prose 3
SPAN 315 - Hispanic Poetry 3
SPAN 320 - History of Spanish Language 3
SPAN 325 - Formal Spanish Oral Communication 3
SPAN 330 - Latin American Thought: Readings in Spanish 3
SPAN 370 Issues in Spanish Language Teaching and Learning 3 Units
SPAN 374 Education Across Borders: Mexico and the U.S. 3 Units
SPAN 486 Topics in Spanish
SPAN 496 - Spanish Internship 3
HIST 410 - Modern Latin America: History, Politics And Culture 3

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.