A minimum grade of C is required in all courses and a 2.5 GPA. If a student earns a grade below C in any of the courses the course must be repeated.
Spanish (BA) Language and Literature Specialization
Graduation Requirements
The Spanish language and literature specialization consists of a minimum of 33 credits, including SPA 487 Senior Seminar, after the General Education requirement of 3 credits (according to placement) has been fulfilled; or a minimum of 30 credits for those students who complete a minor or double major in the same foreign language used to satisfy the 3 credits of the General Education requirement.
Required Courses
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Focus on the intensive study of the written and spoken language. Practice of advanced skills will be provided to facilitate spontaneity of expression
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Development of speaking skills. Prepared and extemporaneous dialogues, reports, skits on real-life situations, and other projects. For non-heritage speakers. Prerequisite: SPA 204 or equivalent.
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Focus on developing skills for complex reading and systematic analysis of different kinds of texts, including literary and nonliterary written texts, and audiovisual materials.
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Through major readings and the production of a personal portfolio of different written texts, this course aims to improve students’ Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills.
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A study of the interrelations of literature with the other liberal arts.
Students will choose 12 credits from the following list of literature and culture courses:
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Survey of the life and culture of the Spanish people.
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Survey of the life and culture of the Hispanic-American peoples.
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Historical survey of Literature from Spain from its origins to the end of 18th century. Representative works of each period.
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Historical survey of Literature from Spain-19th and 20th century. Representative works of each period.
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Historical survey of Hispanic-American literature from the pre-Hispanic period to the end of 19th century. Repetitive works of each period.
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Historical survey of Hispanic-American literature from the 20th century. Repetitive works of each period.
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Content to be determined each semester by the Department as requested by faculty and/or students to fill specified needs or interests.
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Selected readings, discussions, and analysis of the principal trends and authors of Hispanic-American contemporary fiction.
The remaining 6 credits must be chosen from any other Spanish course, including SPA 499 internship.