2011-12 Academic Year - Bad Request - Humboldt State University

Spanish
Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Span ish
Minor in Spanish
Department Chair
Rosamel S. Benavides-Garb, Ph.D.
Program Director
Lilianet Brintrup, Ph.D.
Department of World Languages
& Cultures
Behavioral & Social Sciences 206
707-826-3226, fax 826-3227
www.humboldt.edu/wlc
The Program
Students completing this program will have
demonstrated:
the ability to analyze complex historical
and social events, and the cultural expressions
of individuals and communities, from
a multiple perspective of race, gender,
ethnicity, nationality, class, and religion
the application of discipline-specific knowledge
to workplace and/or post-baccalaureate
environments
an understanding of complex interactions
of ethnic groups in their social contexts in
the United States and the world achieved in
the study of language, diverse cultural expressions,
and social struggles
the use of all four language skills (oral,
writing, reading, and comprehension) appropriately
to function in authentic linguistic
and cultural contexts
the capacity to critically reflect, adapt,
and network in a non-academic space or
organization in a collaborative and professional
manner
the ability to gather information and use
necessary analytical skills to evaluate the
impact of private and public policies on regional,
national, and international environments
and cultures.
Certified Education Program
This program is certified by the California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Therefore, this program also prepares
graduates to teach Spanish in junior high and
high school. Students earning this degree
may waive CSET assessments before entering
the credential program. Before applying
to the secondary education credential program,
students must meet the prerequisite
of 45 hours early field experience or enroll in
SED 210/SED 410. (For complete informa-
tion on the secondary education credential
program, see Education.)
All classes are taught in Spanish, from basic
to advanced levels, with all four linguistic
skills em pha sized: listening, speaking, reading,
and writ ing. Courses in literature and
civilization pro vide the opportunity for critical
understand ing of the cultural heritage of the
Spanish-speaking world, including the US.
Social events, weekend re treats, lit er ary
workshops, and discussions on social and
pol i tical contemporary issues provide
ample opportunity for faculty and students
to interact.
Students are encouraged to study abroad
through the department-led international
programs in Oaxaca and Parras, or the
CSU international programs in Granada,
Madrid, Mexico City, and Santiago, Chile.
Opportunities at other study sites are provided
by the HSU International Center.
Graduates of this program have found careers
as: teachers, interpreters, literary or
technical translators, in ternational bankers
or financiers, travel agents, foreign serv ice
offi cers, foreign correspondents, and airline
employees. Many coun ty, state, and federal
agencies offer jobs for which knowledge of
Spanish is either desirable or required.
Preparation
A good background in Eng lish grammar and
syntax is de sir able. Previous Spanish study
is wel come but not required.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
48 upper division units, at least 12 to be
com pleted at the Humboldt campus. Degree
requirements listed here do not include professional
education courses required for the
credential program.
Core Courses: 24 units
SPAN 311 Spanish Level V, Advanced
Grammar & Composition
SPAN 340 Introduction to the Analysis
of Hispanic Literature
SPAN 401 Hispanic Civilization: Spain
SPAN 402 Hispanic Civilization:
Latin America
SPAN 435 Spanish Applied Linguistics
SPAN 492 Senior Project
One course from each of the following
pairs: 16 units
SPAN 342 Cervantes, or
SPAN 343 The Golden Age
SPAN 344 Modern Hispanic
Theater Workshop, or
SPAN 345 Hispanic Cinema
SPAN 346 Borges and the
Contemporary Spanish
American Short Story, or
SPAN 348 Contemporary Hispanic
Poetry
SPAN 347 The “Boom” of the Latin
American Novel, or
SPAN 349 Contemporary Spanish
Novel
Elective Units: 8 units
Take a minimum of eight upper division elective
units from the 300/400 series (which
may include cours es not taken in the pairs
above).
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
28 units, including:
SPAN 107 Level III, Intermediate
Spanish, or
SPAN 108 Level III Heritage Speakers
SPAN 207 Level IV, Intermediate
Spanish, or
SPAN 208 Level IV Heritage Speakers
SPAN 311 Spanish Level V, Advanced
Grammar & Composition
SPAN 340 Introduction to the Analysis
of Hispanic Literature
For the remaining 12 upper division units,
consult with a faculty advisor to de ter mine a
course of study reflecting personal inter ests.
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