PROGRAMS
MAJOR IN SPANISH: The Spanish major - consisting of two options, I. Literature and II. Language and Culture - is designed for students who wish to prepare for a career in secondary, college, or university teaching, or who intend to pursue other careers where a strong background in Spanish is essential. Students should seek advisement from Spanish faculty advisors concerning the option best suited to their goals.
*The Spanish major requires a capstone paper to be written in a 500-level course of student’s choice.
Students with some knowledge of Spanish wishing to take lower-division courses should take the Spanish placement exam before registration. The exam is available on a drop-in basis at certain hours or by appointment in the Barbara Ann Ward Language Center (BAWLC), JR 316.
Students with advanced placement cannot receive credit for courses below the level at which they are enrolled. However, 200-level classes may be waived or replaced by appropriate classes. Please consult an advisor.
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN SPANISH -
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
The major goals are to:
• Prepare students to participate in a wide variety of careers (legal, medical, diplomatic, business, teaching, administrative, translation) that require native or near native abilities in oral and written skills.
• Provide students with techniques, methods, strategies, and skills to carry out independent research that would support career choices.
• Establish a solid foundation for life long learning and community service in the Hispanic communities.
• Design, organize, and successfully deliver advanced level seminars that demonstrate superior level oral proficiency, as well as teaching methodologies.
MINORS (see University Catalog)
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