International Languages and Cultures, Spanish Track, B.A.

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The program in International Languages and Cultures prepares students to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and globally-connected world. We offer degrees and minors in French, German, and Spanish as well as a Stand-Alone Certificate in Global Languages and Cultures. We also offer a BA in Teaching Certification in French and Spanish. Students who study languages and cultures become more engaged global citizens while developing valuable skills in intercultural communication and research.

Requirements

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements

Field of Study: 18 Hours

Choose ONE of the following two options:

Option A:

SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credit Hours
(and)
FREN 1001 - Elementary French I 3 Credit Hours
FREN 1002 - Elementary French II 3 Credit Hours
FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I 3 Credit Hours
(or)
GRMN 1001 - Elementary German I 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 1002 - Elementary German II 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 2001 - Intermediate German I 3 Credit Hours
(and)
Any 1000 or 2000 level courses from ANTH, ART, COMM, ECON, ENGL, GEOG, HIST, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, THEA

Option B:

(only available if second major or second degree completed)

SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credit Hours
(and)
12 hours from additional Field of Study approved for second major or second degree

Courses Required for the Degree: 25 Hours

Note:

Spanish majors need to complete 15 credit hours of required Spanish courses and 3 credit hours of FORL 3000 and 6 credit hours of SPAN electives above SPAN 3015 and 1 credit hour of Spanish Capstone

SPAN 3015 - Spanish for Professions 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 3030 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 3102 - Spanish Composition 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 4012 - Spanish Culture and Civilization 3 Credit Hours
(or)
SPAN 4013 - Latin American Culture and Civilization 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 4040 - Spanish Linguistics 3 Credit Hours
(or)
SPAN 4170 - Advanced Language Skills 3 Credit Hours
FORL 3000 - Global Languages and Cultures Colloquium 3 Credit Hours
(or)
Future cross-listed FREN/GRMN/SPAN courses
(and)
6 credit hours of SPAN 3000 or 4000 level courses
SPAN 4484 - Senior Capstone 1 Credit Hours

Electives: 35 Hours

The International Languages and Cultures Program strongly recommends to its majors that 3 electives be courses at the 3000 or above level in their major language.

Total: 120 Hours

Students may retake a course in French, Spanish, or German for credit at the 1000 or 2000 level only if they have not completed a course with a higher number for credit.