Spanish Major, B.A.

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General Information:

Bachelor of Arts

Students completing the major in Spanish major will:

develop the linguistic skills necessary to communicate effectively in Spanish and, for students also majoring in secondary education, be equipped to teach Spanish (Academic);
be prepared to perform job-related tasks in typical fields of work for those who combine Spanish language learning with study in another academic area (Vocational);
see languages and cultures through the lens of a biblically-informed Christian worldview (Christian);
develop an appreciation for the great American ideals of the United States through the study of the history and cultures of many other countries (Patriotic);
grow in appreciation for Hispanic cultures, arts, and literatures, and in the ability critically to evaluate competing cultural constructions and truth claims (Cultural).

The foreign language program offers a major and minor in Spanish and courses in other languages. Students are encouraged to combine language study with other academic areas.

Credit and Placement Policies:

Students with previous Spanish study will be placed into a Spanish course of the level most appropriate to their background.
Students of Spanish who begin study at the 300-400 level and pass the course with a grade of C- or better may request the awarding of credit with a grade of “P” (pass) for SPA 213 .
Native and near-native speakers may enroll only in upper division courses (300-400 level).
Exceptions to this method of placement will be at discretion of the instructor.

Spanish Major Requirements: 30 credit hours

Required Major Courses: 30 credit hours

SPA 453 - Spanish Linguistics

Choose Twenty-Seven Credits of Spanish Electives:

Spanish (SPA) (minimum 21 credits must be 300-400 level) (exclude courses below SPA 153 )