Spanish, BA
A major in Spanish is an in-depth study and analysis of the Spanish language, its written form, and the literature and culture of the people of Hispanic descent. This major introduces students to the Spanish-speaking world from global and multicultural perspectives. Students are expected to develop command of the Spanish language and to understand the culture or cultures that the language reflects.
A major in Spanish prepares students for various career opportunities in the fields of teaching, bilingual education, interpreting, translation, business, mass media communication, journalism, science and technology, and global economy or graduate study.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Program | ||
| Understanding College (FS) | 1 | |
| Writing and Presentation (WRI1 & OC1) | 6 | |
| Mathematics (QR1) | 3-4 | |
| Information Literacy, Media, and Research (ITML) | 3 | |
| Creative Voices across Cultures (HCE) | 6 | |
Take two Fine Arts (FA) courses. The department strongly recommends one music and one art. | ||
| Science at Work (NPW) | 6-10 | |
| Ethics, Reality and Logic (PEM) | 6 | |
| Individual and Societies (SEH) | 6 | |
| Our World, Past and Present (WHG) | 6 | |
| Personal Wellness (FH) | 2-3 | |
| Religion and Culture (RS) | 3 | |
| Spanish Major | ||
| Select four foreign language courses in sequence 1 | 12 | |
| Select either Group A or Group B below 2 | 6 | |
Group A - Select both of the following courses | ||
| Spanish for Global Communication | ||
| Upper Beginning Spanish | ||
Group B - Select both of the following courses | ||
| Spanish for Bilingual Students | ||
| Conversation in Spanish | ||
| SPA-2103 | Lower Intermediate Spanish 3 | 3 |
| SPA-2104 | Upper Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| SPA-2201 | Contemporary Readings of Spain and Latin America I | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Puerto Rican Culture and Literature | ||
| Travel and Study in Spain, Latin America, or the Caribbean | ||
| Select five of the following courses: | 15 | |
| Contemporary Spanish Literature 1898 to Present | ||
| History of Spanish-American Literature I | ||
| History of Spanish-American Literature II | ||
| Latin American Nobel Laureates in Literature | ||
| Advanced Spanish Conversation | ||
| Cervantes | ||
| Puerto Rican Literature: Ethnicity and National Identity in Poetry, Fiction, And Essays | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Hispanic Caribbean Culture and Literature | ||
| Latino Culture and Literature | ||
| SPA-4998 | Senior Thesis in Spanish 4 | 4 |
| General electives | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 124-130 | |
- 1
Choose from French, Italian, or Latin. Students may take all 12 credits in another language. No CLEP, NYU, Advanced Placement or other examinations may replace this requirement.
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Students who speak Spanish must select Group B. If the student has language skills beyond the Intermediate level he/she can proceed to the advanced courses. Students majoring in Spanish must complete a total of 27 credits, including the thesis. If these course requirements are waived, the credits must be completed as free electives. Please speak with the Chairperson for appropriate language placement. Students must see Department for Group B placement.
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LB Lower Beginning, UB Upper Beginning, LI Lower Intermediate, UI Upper Intermediate.
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The successful completion of SPA-4998 Senior Thesis in Spanish satisfies the College’s Comprehensive Examination/Thesis requirement.
In keeping with our mission at St. Francis College, the courses you take courses across the liberal arts ensure that you are well-rounded, able to engage in meaningful thought and conversation both within and outside of your area of expertise, and building a foundation for future success by deepening and broadening your knowledge. Building on First Year Foundations and augmenting your major field of study, the combination of courses in the Bodies of Knowledge prepares you to meet the challenges the world presents to you with intelligence, clarity, and empathy. They will equip you to solve complex problems, contribute to your community, and improve the world you inhabit.
Institutional Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate sensitivity to creative expression
- Communicate ideas and information through written, oral, visual and digital media
- Employ critical and analytical skills
- Value diverse perspectives of the human experience
- Implement information, technology and media literacy
- Demonstrate quantitative literacy
Foundation Courses- First Year College (13-14 credits)
St. Francis College’s mission, emphasizing Franciscan education, highlights access and opportunities for all students. In your first year at SFC, you will combine key skill development with courses in the liberal arts and in your areas of interest. Each of these courses and categories is essential to your success in college and beyond. Our First Year Foundations program ensures that all students will be equitably prepared to excel and achieve their goals.
Bodies of Knowledge (35 credits)
At St. Francis College, our Franciscan mission states that we “educate the whole person for a full, relational life.” This means that we strive, by making certain you take courses across the liberal arts, to ensure that you are well-rounded, able to engage in meaningful thought and conversation both within and outside of your area of expertise, and create success by deepening and broadening your knowledge. Building on First Year Foundations and augmenting your major field of study, the combination of courses in the Bodies of Knowledge prepare you to meet the challenges the world presents to you with intelligence, clarity, and empathy. They will equip you to solve complex problems, contribute to your community, and improve the world you inhabit.