2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Spanish Study Abroad Program3 - 6 Credit HoursPrerequisite: SPAN 1003 or consent of the Director of Study Abroad Program.Students may earn up to six semester credit hours (two courses) per summer sessionin a Spanish-speaking country. Students will register and pay fees at UAM for one or twocourses selected from the Spanish courses listed in the catalog. The program requires dailyattendance and participation from Monday through Friday, a minimum of three culturalfield trips as designated by UAM’s director of the program and the institution of higherlearning abroad, daily journal entries written in Spanish, a midterm examination, and afinal examination graded by the Director of Study Abroad Program from the University ofArkansas-Monticello. The evaluation of the student’s grade is decided by the professorsteaching the students and the UAM Director of Study Abroad. Grades are based on dailyparticipation and performance, oral proficiency, journals, and two examinations. Studentslive with a family of the host country and are required to speak Spanish at all times.Objectives of the Study Abroad Program:To develop oral proficiency in Spanish through a total immersion program.To develop an awareness and understanding of the culture of the host countrythrough family life, field trips, cultural activities, and daily life in the host country.Speech Communication MajorMajor Requirements ............................................................................................................. 36 hoursSPCH 2203 Interpersonal CommunicationSPCH 2223 Mass CommunicationSPCH 2273 Argumentation and DebateSPCH 3533 Communication in OrganizationsSPCH 3513 Intro to Oral InterpretationSPCH 4653 Theories of Human Communication90Arts and Humanities