B.A. in Languages and Cultures - Spanish Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 1 | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3-4 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement | 6-8 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement | 6 | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Major Language Courses 2 | ||
| Tier 1: Language Skills 3 | ||
| SPA 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SPA 301 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPA 302 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Conversation | 3 |
| or SPA 303 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers | |
| Tier 2: Proficiency | ||
| SPA 315 | Advanced Readings in Spanish | 3 |
| SPA 353 | Introduction to the Study of Language: Spanish | 3 |
| or SPA 365 | Spanish Phonetics | |
| Tier 3: Competency Content | ||
| Select one course from each of the following groups: | 9 | |
| Cultural Analysis | ||
| Cultures of Spain | ||
| Cultures of Latin America | ||
| Latin America on Film (in Spanish) | ||
| Literary Analysis | ||
| Spanish Narrative | ||
| Latin American Narrative | ||
| Exile, Land, Language, and Love in Medieval and Early Modern Spain | ||
| Language and Linguistics | ||
| Study of Bilingualism: An Introduction | ||
| History of the Spanish Language | ||
| Tier 4 | ||
| Select at least one 400-level course in literary, film, or cultural studies | 3 | |
| Spanish Comedia of the Golden Age | ||
| Modern Hispanic Literature (18-19th C) | ||
| Contemporary Spain | ||
| Senior Seminar in Hispanic Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies I | ||
| Senior Seminar in Hispanic Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies II | ||
| Nobel Laureates in Hispanic Letters | ||
| Second Language | ||
Demonstration of proficiency in a second language through the Intermediate II level, by placement testing or course work through 202 (credit by examination and/or CLEP permitted). | ||
| Connections: common to all languages | ||
| LAN 327 | Introduction to Linguistics for Language 4 | 3 |
| LNC 368 | Comparative Cultural Studies | 3 |
| Immersion Experience 5 | ||
| Immersion study and /or internship work experience is an essential component of the B.A.L.C. curriculum. Languages and cultures are inextricably entwined. The goal of the immersion experience, which is a requirement for graduation, is to enable students to apply linguistic and cultural knowledge in an authentic social context, and for them to experience the challenges and the gratification of living in another culture. | 3-12 | |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| SPA 444 | Advanced Spanish Proficiency Development 6 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| The number of hours available depends on the student’s level of second language proficiency. The student may choose to apply some of these to additional advanced courses in the major area or to continue second or third language study. | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
For French, German, and Spanish majors; FRE 101, GER 101, and SPA 101-SPA 201 may only fulfill student elective requirements and/or overall graduation credits. These courses will not fulfill their respective major requirements.
- 2
Minimum grade of C required in all courses.
- 3
Student may skip part or all of Tier 1 if the Major started at the 300 level or above (up to 9 credits). Students with an advanced placement can consult their advisor about taking SPA 304 and SPA 310 as part of Tier 1.
- 4
- 5
See the department chairperson and student handbook for options.
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This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
Accelerated B.A. in Languages and Cultures - Spanish Concentration to M.A. in Languages and Cultures - Spanish Concentration Program
B.A. in Languages and Cultures majors are required to take 30 credits of major requirements in their concentration language. Students with junior standing and a 3.0 cumulative GPA (or higher) may apply to the Accelerated Program wherein they can fulfill up to 12 credits of their undergraduate major courses with 500-level graduate courses in their concentration language. In the Accelerated Program, these 12 credits count toward completion of the B.A. program and go toward the completion of the M.A. degree in Languages and Cultures. Accelerated Program students can subsequently be accepted into the M.A. program in Languages and Cultures following conferral of the undergraduate degree.
Up to 12 credits of undergraduate Major courses in the target language may be substituted by any graduate 500-level courses in the target language: these courses would count both for the B.A. major requirements and towards the M.A. in Languages and Cultures. Specifically, up to four 500-level courses taken as an undergraduate student will count towards the six Target-Language Courses required for the M.A. degree in Languages and Cultures.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Phonetics and Applied Linguistics | ||
| Spanish Through Time and Space | ||
| Advanced Spanish Grammar and Stylistics | ||
| Living in Two Languages | ||
| Contemporary Latin America | ||
| Spanish Comedia of the Golden Age | ||
| Shaping National Identity in Latin America | ||
| Mapping Latin America: From Jungle to City | ||
| Hispanic Women Writers | ||
| Art and Culture of Spain | ||
| Graduate Seminar in Hispanic Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies | ||
| Violence in Latin American Cinema | ||
| Adaptation: Literature to Film in Latin America | ||
| Nobel Laureates in Hispanic Letters | ||
| Internship in Foreign Languages | ||
| Maximum Accelerated Credits Allowed | 12 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
Non-Native Speakers of Spanish
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| SPA 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Second Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| SPA 301 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPA 302 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Conversation | 3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Second Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| SPA 315 | Advanced Readings in Spanish | 3 |
| LAN 327 | Introduction to Linguistics for Language | 3 |
| MAT XXX | Mathematics Gen Ed | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Second Foreign Language 201 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| SPA 320 |
Cultures of Spain or Cultures of Latin America or Latin America on Film (in Spanish) |
3 |
| SPA 353 or SPA 365 |
Introduction to the Study of Language: Spanish or Spanish Phonetics |
3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Second Foreign Language 202 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| SPA 340 or SPA 370 |
Study of Bilingualism: An Introduction or History of the Spanish Language |
3 |
| LNC 106 | Global Fantasy Fiction | 3 |
| LNC 368 | Comparative Cultural Studies | 3 |
| CLS 165 | Introduction to World Literature | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| SPA 330 |
Spanish Narrative or Latin American Narrative or Exile, Land, Language, and Love in Medieval and Early Modern Spain |
3 |
| LNC 110 | Global Human Rights in Cultural Production | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| SPA 444 | Advanced Spanish Proficiency Development | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| SPA 457 | Senior Seminar in Hispanic Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies II | 3 |
or equivalent 400-level course |
||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Native Speakers or Heritage Learners of Spanish
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| SPA 301 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPA 303 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First-Year Experience | 4 |
| Second Foreign Language 101 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| SPA 320 |
Cultures of Spain or Cultures of Latin America or Latin America on Film (in Spanish) |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Second Foreign Language 102 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| SPA 315 | Advanced Readings in Spanish | 3 |
| LAN 327 | Introduction to Linguistics for Language | 3 |
| MAT XXX | Mathematics Gen Ed | 3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Second Foreign Language 201 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| SPA 353 or SPA 365 |
Introduction to the Study of Language: Spanish or Spanish Phonetics |
3 |
| Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Behavioral & Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Second Foreign Language 202 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| SPA 340 or SPA 370 |
Study of Bilingualism: An Introduction or History of the Spanish Language |
3 |
| LNC 106 | Global Fantasy Fiction | 3 |
| LNC 368 | Comparative Cultural Studies | 3 |
| CLS 165 | Introduction to World Literature | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| SPA 330 |
Spanish Narrative or Latin American Narrative or Exile, Land, Language, and Love in Medieval and Early Modern Spain |
3 |
| SPA 3XX/4XX | 300/400-Level SPA Course (to replace SPA 202) | 3 |
| LNC 110 | Global Human Rights in Cultural Production | 3 |
| Speaking Emphasis Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Semester Seven | ||
| SPA 444 | Advanced Spanish Proficiency Development | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| SPA 457 | Senior Seminar in Hispanic Literary, Film, and Cultural Studies II | 3 |
or equivalent 400-level course |
||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
