Modern Languages, B.A. Degree

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Modern Languages

With a foundation in Spanish language, the Spanish Language, Hispanic Literature and Culture degree permits students to focus on Hispanic culture, especially literature and history, on both sides of the Atlantic. With some additional courses in Teacher Education, the major earns a provisional certification in the teaching of Spanish..

Program Overview

Majors must complete 44 credits in Spanish Language, Hispanic Literature and Culture. Students may choose between two options. Option I is for students interested in language acquisition and Hispanic culture and civilization. Option II is for students interested in Hispanic literature, culture and civilization. Spanish Language, Hispanic Literature and Culture majors must maintain a minimum grade point average within the major of 2.70 (B-). Only courses with grades of C+ or better count towards the credits required for the major..

Careers and Graduate Education

Majors can only take ONE course in this category. **These courses are taught in English. Majors can only take ONE course in this category. ***Majors may take an additional 4000 or 5000-level course instead of completing a senior seminar (upon advisement). Majors must apply to receive the approval of a Modern Languages faculty advisor one semester in advance of registering for the Senior Seminar.

Curriculum Requirements

Liberal Education Curriculum

Refer to the Liberal Education Curriculum Bulletin for specific requirements.

Major Requirements: 20 Credits

Three of the following by advisement:

Core Requirements: 24 credits

General Electives