Modern Language and Culture (BA) - Spanish Literature and Culture Track
Program of Study
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Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area A Essential Skills | ||
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Area A Total | 9 | |
| Area B Institutional Options 1 | ||
| B1: Select 3 hours of following courses: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
Any Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | ||
| B2: Select 1 or 2 hours of the following courses: | 1-2 | |
| Scholarship Across the Disciplines | ||
| Introduction to Servant Leadership | ||
| Perspectives 1-hour | ||
| Perspectives 2-hour | ||
| Area B Total | 4-5 | |
| Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics | ||
| Select one of the following humanities courses: | 3 | |
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| The Western Intellectual Tradition | ||
ITDS 1774 Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
| Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Select one of the following fine arts courses: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern | ||
| Area C Total | 6 | |
| Area D Science/Math/Technology 1 | ||
| D1: Select two science courses from the following list. One science course must include a lab; the other science course may or may not include the lab: | 7-8 | |
| Human Origins (no lab) | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System and Descriptive Astronomy Lab (lab optional) | ||
| Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies and Descriptive Astronomy Lab | ||
| Understanding the Weather and Understanding the Weather Lab | ||
| Principles of Biology (lab included) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab (no lab) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab (lab included) | ||
| Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Environmental Studies and Environmental Studies Laboratory (lab optional) | ||
| Sustainability and the Environment | ||
| Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment (no lab) | ||
| Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology and Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | ||
| Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology and Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | ||
| The Fossil Record (lab included) | ||
| Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab | ||
| Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab | ||
| Physics of Color and Sound and Physics of Color and Sound Lab (lab optional) | ||
| Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab | ||
| Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab | ||
| D2: Select one of the following or a science course from above: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Introduction to Data Science | ||
| Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Pre-Calculus | ||
| Applied Calculus | ||
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | ||
| Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | ||
| Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Formal Logic | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Area D Total | 10-11 | |
| Area E Social Sciences | ||
| HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Select one of the following behavioral science courses: | 3 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Moral Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Select one of the following world culture courses: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Discovering Archaeology | ||
| Ancient World Civilizations | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to International Studies and Cross-Cultural Learning | ||
| Understanding Non-Western Cultures | ||
| Area E Total | 12 | |
| Wellness Requirement | ||
| KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
| Select one PEDS course | 1 | |
| Wellness Total | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
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Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.
- Area B1, 3 hours;
- Area B2, 1-2 hours;
- Area D1, 7-8 hours;
- Area D2, 3-4 hours.
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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete the core requirements for this program | 45 | |
| Core Total | 45 | |
| Area F Courses Related to Major | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| Complete one of the following convocation courses with a satisfactory grade | 0 | |
| French Convocation | ||
| Spanish Convocation | ||
| Complete 6 hours of Intermediate-level studies in French or Spanish | 6 | |
| Select 12 hours of coursework (not applied above) from the following options | 12 | |
| Elementary French II | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Multicultural Literature | ||
| Comparative Arts | ||
| Modern Latin America | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Spain in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance | ||
Choose the following three courses if pursuing teaching certification. | ||
| Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education | ||
| Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings | ||
| Exploring Learning and Teaching | ||
| Area F Total | 18 | |
| Area G Program Requirements | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| SPAN 3150 | Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SPAN 3160 | Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 4010 | Advanced Spanish Grammar | 3 |
| SPAN 3167 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 4000 | Spanish Capstone | 0 |
| Select one of the following Spanish Language options: | 3 | |
| Spanish Phonetics | ||
| Spanish Applied Linguistics | ||
| Spanish Sociolinguistics | ||
| Spanish Translation and Interpreting I | ||
| Spanish Translation and Interpreting II | ||
| Selected Topics in Spanish | ||
| Internship | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Select three of the following Peninsular Studies options: | 9 | |
| Contemporary Approaches to Identities and Cultures of Spain | ||
| Survey of Literary Texts from Spain | ||
| Spanish Golden Age Theater | ||
| Cinema from Spain | ||
| Spanish Theater | ||
| Selected Topics in Spanish | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Select three of the following Latin American Studies option: | 9 | |
| Contemporary Approaches to Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Survey of Latin American Literature | ||
| Literature of Spanish Speaking Communities in the United States | ||
| Perspectives on Mexico: Works and Experiences of Selected Mexican Women | ||
| Political and Cultural Myth in Latin America | ||
| Selected Topics in Spanish | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Area G Total | 33 | |
| Area I General Electives | ||
| Select 27 credits, including 6 credits at the 3000-level or above. | 27 | |
| Area I total | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
Program Map
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| AREA A | Math (from list of courses) | 3 |
| Area B1 | SPAN 1001 Elementary Spanish 1 or COMM 1110 Public Speaking | 3 |
| AREA C | Fine Arts Course | 3 |
| AREA D | Science Course | 3 |
| SPAN 1000 | Spanish Convocation | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area B2 | seminar 1 | 2 |
| Area F | Select one class (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area D | Science/Tech/Math course | 3 |
| SPAN 1002 | Elementary Spanish II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| KINS 1106 or PHED 1205 |
Lifetime Wellness or Concepts of Fitness |
2 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA F | Select one class (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| AREA D | Science with Lab | 4 |
| AREA C | Humanities Course 3 | 3 |
| AREA E | Behavioral Science List | 3 |
| SPAN 2001 | Intermediate Spanish I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA E | World Culture List 4 | 3 |
| Area F | Select one classes (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| SPAN 2002 | Intermediate Spanish II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| PEDS Option 2 | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3150 | Spanish Conversation (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| SPAN 3160 | Grammar and Composition (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA G | one Latin American Studies Option (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| AREA G | one Peninsular Studies Option (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Spanish Grammar (minimum grade of C) | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (minimum grade of C) | ||
or Spanish language option (minimum grade of C) |
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| Area I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA G | one Latin American Studies Options (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| AREA G | one Peninsular Studies Options (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Spanish Grammar (minimum grade of C) | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (minimum grade of C) | ||
or Spanish language option (minimum grade of C) |
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| Area I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA G | one Latin American Studies Options (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| AREA G | one Peninsular Studies Options (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Spanish Grammar (minimum grade of C) | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (minimum grade of C) | ||
or Spanish language course (minimum grade of C) |
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| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| AREA I | Elective | 3 |
| SPAN 4000 | Spanish Capstone | 0 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
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B2: Select 1 or 2 hours of the following courses:
ITDS 1779 Scholarship Across the Disciplines (2 cr)
LEAD 1705 Introduction to Servant Leadership (2 cr)
PERS 1506 Perspectives (1 cr; may be repeated with a different topic)
PERS 1507 Perspectives (2 cr)
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Wellness requirement: 3 credits divided into mandatory PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness (2 credits) and one PEDS course from list (1 credit). Must be completed for graduation. Students that fall under certain categories may be exempted.
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Except ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts.
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Except ANTH 1105 Cultural Anthropology.
Additional Notes
This program map illustrates appropriate coursework for completing a degree within four years, provided that course grades allow for earned credit. Please consult with your advisor to determine when courses can be switched out with others and taken in a different semester or sequence than illustrated since not all courses are taught every semester.
- This map is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract on the part of CSU since degree requirements or course offerings could change. As always, check with your advisor.
- Students must complete "Area A " (ENGL 1101 English Composition I, ENGL 1102 English Composition II, and MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus or MATH 1131 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) prior to reaching 30 hours and earn a "C" or higher in all three courses.
- As of Fall 2013, all undergraduate students are required each semester to meet the 2.0 institutional GPA standard for satisfactory academic progress.
- Students are strongly encouraged to participate in study abroad programs offered in the summertime, either to Mexico or Spain.
Admission Requirements
There are no program specific admission requirements.
Additional Program Requirements
There are no program specific academic regulations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate in the target language an Advanced-Low Proficiency level in speaking as defined by ACTFL
- Students will demonstrate in the target language an Advanced-Low Proficiency level in writing as defined by ACTFL
- Students will demonstrate in the target language an Advanced-Mid Proficiency level in reading or listening comprehension (the receptive skills) as defined by ACTFL
- Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically by analyzing and interpreting cultural information, customs (i.e. literary, historical, political, etc), and artifacts of the regions where the target language is used