Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Overview

The Spanish degree equips students who desire to enter a Spanish-related profession, to enter graduate school, or to pursue using their skill and knowledge in Spanish to advance in business or other careers. The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics will work with students majoring in Spanish so that they will have the opportunity to develop a multicultural worldview within a biblical context, communication skills, and writing skills. The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics will monitor students’ progress and provide feedback concerning their studies. At the time of graduation, a Spanish major should have an advanced-low proficiency in the Spanish language on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) scale and demonstrate significant knowledge plus appreciation of Hispanic linguistics, literature, and culture.

Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum

Required Courses

CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3

CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2

CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3

ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3

ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3

HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3

BIOL-1310Scientific Inquiry in a Living World

3

PHSC-1430Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World

4

PHSC-1431Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World Lab

0

PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3

COLL-1100NGU 101

1

CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1

Communication

Choose one course from the list below.

COMM-2300Oral Communication

3

COMM-2308Small Group Communication

3

COMM-2310Interpersonal Communication

3

Literature

Choose one course from the list below.

ENGL-2300Multicultural Literature

3

ENGL-2310British Literature to 1785

3

ENGL-2320British Literature Since 1785

3

ENGL-2330American Literature to 1865

3

ENGL-2340American Literature Since 1865

3

ENGL-2390Special Topics

3

Fine Arts

Choose one course from the list below.

ARTS-1300Engaging the Arts Through Visual Arts

3

COMM-1320Engaging the Arts Through Film

3

MUSC-1300Engaging the Arts Through Music

3

THTR-1300Engaging the Arts Through Theatre

3

Civic Awareness

Choose one course from the list below.

PLSC-2310American National Government

3

HIST-2310United States History to 1865

3

HIST-2320United States History Since 1865

3

Mathematics

Choose one course from the list below.

-
Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher

3

Total Credit Hours:44

Major Requirements

SPAN-1310Spanish I

3

SPAN-1320Spanish II

3

SPAN-2310Spanish III

3

SPAN-2320Spanish IV

3

LING-2320Introduction to Linguistics

3

SPAN-2330Intermediate Spanish Conversation

3

SPAN-2360Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Composition

3

SPAN-3335Introduction to Spanish Literature

3

SPAN-3350Cultural Study of a Spanish Speaking Country

3

SPAN-3360Advanced Spanish Conversation

3

SPAN-3365Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition

3

SPAN-3375Spanish Speaking Culture and Civilization

3

SPAN-4310Spanish Phonetics

3

SPAN-4320Spanish Linguistics

3

SPAN-4380Internship

3

SPAN-4390Senior Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours:48

Major Electives

Spanish Short Story Requirement

Choose one course from the list below.

SPAN-3336The Latin-American Short Story

3

SPAN-3337The Spanish Short Story

3

Masterpieces of Spanish Literature Requirement

Choose one course from the list below.

SPAN-3340Masterpieces in Spanish Literature

3

SPAN-3341Masterpieces of Spanish Literature: Cervantes

3

SPAN-3342Masterpieces of Spanish Literature: Lorca

3

SPAN-3343Masterpieces of Spanish Literature: Quiroga

3

SPAN-3344Masterpieces of Spanish Literature: Cervantes and el Siglo de Oro

3

Spanish Electives

Choose any two courses at or above SPAN-3300 level.

Total Credit Hours:12
Total Free Elective Requirements 18
Total Degree Requirements 122

Mission Statement and Outcomes

The mission of the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics is to prepare students to become transformational leaders for church and society by educating the whole person through an integration of academic discipline, a Christian lifestyle, and an enriched cultural experience while offering students the best opportunities for human flourishing, spiritual growth, academic training, and Christian service.

In regard to the BA in Spanish program, the Department’s mission is to train students to achieve an advanced level of Spanish language proficiency and to demonstrate significant knowledge of Hispanic linguistics, literature, and culture.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students graduating from the program will be able to achieve an advanced low level on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
  2. Students graduating will be able to demonstrate significant cultural knowledge of a native speaking Spanish environment.
  3. Students graduating from the program will be able to write Spanish at an advanced low level based upon the published ACTFL proficiency guidelines.
  4. Students graduating from the program will demonstrate understanding of the linguistic characteristics of Spanish.

Plan of Study

Freshman Year - Fall

COLL-1100NGU 101

1

ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3

HIST-1360Western Civilization Since 1715

3

SPAN-1310Spanish I

3

COMM-2300Oral Communication

3

MATH-1315Contemporary Mathematics

3

CHPL-1023Chapel

0

PALS-1000Performing Arts and Lecture Series

0

Total Credit Hours:16

Freshman Year - Spring

LING-2320Introduction to Linguistics

3

ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3

-
Civic Awareness Core Class

3

SPAN-1320Spanish II

3

PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3

CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1

CHPL-1023Chapel

0

PALS-1000Performing Arts and Lecture Series

0

Total Credit Hours:16

Sophomore Year - Fall

-
English Literature Core Class

3

BIOL-1310Scientific Inquiry in a Living World

3

SPAN-2310Spanish III

3

-
Fine Arts Core Course

3

CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3

CHPL-1023Chapel

0

PALS-1000Performing Arts and Lecture Series

0

Total Credit Hours:15

Sophomore Year - Spring

PHSC-1430Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World

4

-
Free Elective

3

SPAN-2320Spanish IV

3

CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3

CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2

CHPL-1023Chapel

0

PALS-1000Performing Arts and Lecture Series

0

Total Credit Hours:15

Junior Year - Fall

SPAN-2330Intermediate Spanish Conversation

3

SPAN-2360Intermediate Spanish Grammar and Composition

3

-
Free Elective

3

-
Free Elective

3

-
Free Elective

3

CHPL-1023Chapel

0

PALS-1000Performing Arts and Lecture Series

0

Total Credit Hours:15

Junior Year - Spring

SPAN-3365Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition

3

SPAN-3335Introduction to Spanish Literature

3

SPAN-4310Spanish Phonetics

3

-
Free Elective

3

-
Spanish Elective

3

CHPL-1023Chapel

0

PALS-1000Performing Arts and Lecture Series

0

Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year - Fall

SPAN-3360Advanced Spanish Conversation

3

SPAN-4320Spanish Linguistics

3

SPAN-3375Spanish Speaking Culture and Civilization

3

SPAN-4390Senior Seminar

3

-
Spanish Masterpieces Elective

3

CHPL-1023Chapel

0

PALS-1000Performing Arts and Lecture Series

0

Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year - Spring

-
Spanish Short Story Elective

3

SPAN-3350Cultural Study of a Spanish Speaking Country

3

SPAN-4380Internship

3

-
Spanish Elective

3

-
Free Elective

3

CHPL-1023Chapel

0

PALS-1000Performing Arts and Lecture Series

0

Total Credit Hours:15