2010-2011 Catalog | Program Descriptions | Religion & Humanities Overview | Majors

Spanish, B.A.

[Spanish -- 1105]

The Spanish major provides students the opportunity to gain proficiency in the second most spoken language of the international community.  Currently, more than 10% of Americans consider Spanish their first language and at least 500 million people worldwide practice fluency.  The ability to speak Spanish is becoming a helpful and even necessary part of some fields, including economics, business, medicine, social sciences, criminal justice, and ministry.  The major consists of 33 hours of upper-level Spanish courses taught by qualified, native speakers.  Professors and advisors value a broad, well-rounded understanding of the discipline.  Hence, students will gain competence not only in fundamentals of the language, including grammar, composition, and conversation, but upper-level courses will expose students to Spanish literature, cinema, theater, and culture.  Students pursuing a major in Spanish are strongly encouraged to study Spanish abroad one semester.  If not selecting the Roberts Wesleyan College-sponsored program with the University of Murcia (Spain), students must consult with the Spanish Department to secure approval of the study-abroad program desired.

SPECIFICS OF THE SPANISH B.A. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours: 124

Total Liberal Arts Hours: 90

General Education Requirements: Per General Education list (see General Education Division).  Exceptions: foreign language proficiency excluded since it is accomplished through the major.

Minimum Requirements: GPA of 2.0 in the major and overall; no grade less than C- in the major.

Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.

Application to the Major:  Special application form and requirements to be secured from the Division of Religion & Humanities or online at the Division's intranet site and submitted at the end of the sophomore year.  (Note: The standard institutional major application will not be accepted.)  A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.

Major Requirements: 33 hours as follows:

Version I-One Semester Study Abroad

  • SPN 203 or 205;
  • SPN 215;
  • Study abroad (9-15 hours);
  • SPN 320;
  • Select from the following to complete the 33-hour major (a minimum of 6 semester hours in Spanish literature are required): SPN 225, 305, 315, 330, 331, 340, 345, 350.

Version II-Summer Study Abroad

  • SPN 203;
  • SPN 205;
  • SPN 215;
  • SPN 310 or 311;
  • Study abroad (3-9 hours);
  • SPN 320;
  • Select from the following to complete the 33-hour major (a minimum of 9 semester hours in Spanish literature are required): SPN 225, 305, 315, 330, 331, 340, 345, 350.

Version III-No Study Abroad

  • SPN 203;
  • SPN 205;
  • SPN 215;
  • SPN 310 or 311;
  • SPN 320;
  • Any six of the following with a minimum of 9 semester hours in Spanish literature: SPN 225, 305, 315, 330, 331, 340, 345, 350.