BA in Spanish

The BA in Spanish Studies (Native Speaker) is designed for students who want to know more about Hispanic civilization and who are interested in professions such as medicine, law, teaching, and journalism, as well as those wishing to pursue graduate studies in Spanish. The program also complements such majors as Communications, English, French, History, Music, Nursing, and Social Work. It requires a minimum of 36 credits.

Major - 36+

Core - 18

SPAN 171 Elementary Spanish I 3 credits

SPAN 172 Elementary Spanish II 3 credits

SPAN 275 Intermediate Spanish 4 credits (or ACA equivalent)

SPAN 280 Spanish Conversation and Composition 3 credits (or ACA equivilent)

Choose one of the following courses:

SPAN 416 Spanish for Native Speakers 3 credits

SPAN 420 Advanced Spanish 3 credits

Choose one of the following courses:

SPAN 426 Culture of Spain 3 credits

SPAN 436 South American Culture 3 credits

Concentration - 18

Language, Literature, and Culture

SPAN 438 Mexico & Central American Culture 3 credits

SPAN 439 Hispanic Caribbean Culture 3 credits

SPAN 446 Spanish & Latin American Drama 3 credits

SPAN 448 Spanish & Latin American Literature & Film 3 credits

ILGS 400 Topics in Culture 3 credits

Electives 3 credits

Translation & Interpretation

SPAN 325 Spanish for the Medical Professions 3 credits

SPAN 447 Spanish for Translation 3 credits

SPAN 449 Spanish for Interpreters 3 credits

SPAN 470 Spanish for Business 3 credits

ILGS 400 Topics in Culture 3 credits

Electives 3 credits

Electives

Spanish major electives selected in consultation with an advisor from SPAN/GBST/ILGS courses to total 24 credits.

*All non-native speakers are required to attend a full academic year, excluding summer sessions, in the Adventist

Colleges Abroad (ACA) program at Colegio Adventista de Sagunto, Spain, or Universidad Adventista del Plata, Argentina.