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Bachelor of Arts in SpanishSpanish Club l Program
Description l Units l Prerequisites
l Electives l Spanish Major
l Sample 4-Year BA l Minor
l Teaching
Credential Preparation l Spanish Courses l The culture and literary tradition of Spain, the growing interest in the politics, culture, and commerce, the proximity of Mexico, and the presence of a large Spanish-speaking population in California and the university's service area all contribute to shape the curriculum of the Spanish program and provide excellent reasons for the study of Spanish. The Spanish program offers a full range of courses in language, literature, and culture, as well as an interdisciplinary concentration with the Linguistics program. Courses taken abroad in the CSU International Program may be counted toward the major or minor. For additional information about the Spanish program, Spanish Club,
Interim Faculty Advisor, Dolores Bainter.
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| General Education |
51 |
| Major Requirements |
36-52 |
| General Electives |
8 |
| Total Units Needed for Graduation |
120 |
These requirement may be substituted partially or completely by two or more years of high school Spanish, a high school advanced placement certificate or college transfer credits. Native speakers of Spanish with a high school degree from their home country will be exempt.
Spanish Placement Test: New! Students may now take the Spanish Placement test in our Language & Culture Learning Center in Stevenson 1028. Please make an appointment with one of the lab assistants who speak Spanish. Click here for the lab assistant schedule (Updated information coming soon)
Lower Division Spanish Courses
These constitute preparation for the Major or Minor (some or all of these courses or the equivalent may have been completed in high school or at a community college).
| SPAN 101 |
Basic Spanish, 1st Semester |
4 |
| SPAN 101L |
Language Laboratory |
1 |
| SPAN 102 |
Basic Spanish, 2nd Semester |
4 |
| SPAN 102L |
Language Laboratory |
1 |
| SPAN 201 |
Intermediate Spanish, 1st Semester |
4 |
| SPAN 201L |
Language Laboratory |
1 |
| SPAN 202 |
Intermediate Spanish, 2nd Semester |
4 |
| SPAN 202L |
Language Laboratory |
1 |
| SPAN 150 |
Elementary Conversation |
2 |
| SPAN 250 |
Intermediate Conversation |
2 |
For the Major, students must complete Spanish 300, 301, 304, 305,
306 and 307 (24 units), then complete three classes at the 400-level,
at least one of which must be Spanish 490 or 491:
SPAN 400 Special Topics in Linguistics 4 SPAN 401 Peninsular Literature 4 SPAN 402 Latin American Literature 4 SPAN 410 Spanish Translation, Theory, and Practice 4 SPAN 426 Sem in Modern Varieties of Spanish 4 SPAN 427 Spanish Teaching Methodologies 4 SPAN 490 Seminar in Linguistics 4 SPAN 491 Seminar in Literature 4 SPAN 495 Special Studies 1-4 SPAN 499 Internship 1-4 SPAN 595 Special Studies 1-4
Total units for the Major: 36
Note: If student has already completed lower-division classes before arriving at SSU, he/she can begin taking Advanced-level courses as soon as desired, and could take fewer classes per semester than indicated in this plan. In addition to the four year graduation plan specified, students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish may also elect a five or six year plan. Please consult with a Spanish program advisor.
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SPAN 250 |
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36 us. |
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Senr.
19-28 us. |
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Elect/Minor |
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Elect/Minor |
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| GE E1 UD |
3 |
GE C3 UD |
3 |
Elect/Minor |
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Total Semester Units: 120 units |
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Spanish Minor
For a Spanish Minor, students must complete 300, 301, 304 and 305,
and choose one additional course, either 306 or 307
SPAN 300 Advanced Spanish Language 4 SPAN 301 Advanced Composition and Conversation 4 SPAN 304 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 4 SPAN 305 Introduction to Literature 4 SPAN 306 Cultures of Spain 4 SPAN 307 Cultures of Latin America 4 SPAN 390 Spanish for Teachers 3 SPAN 395 Community Involvement Program CIP 1-4
Total Minor Units = 20
TEACHER CREDENTIAL PREPARATION PROGRAM IN SPANISH
The Modern Languages Department offers a subject matter preparation program in Spanish that meets the requirements for entry into a single subject (secondary) teaching credential program.
Classes are offered in the semesters indicated; if not indicated, please refer to the current class schedule.
101 Basic Spanish, First Semester (4)
Spanish for beginners. Elementary oral expression and fundamentals of grammar; cultural readings, and beginning practice in composition. Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 101L.
A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) of weekly practice in the language laboratory. CR/NR only. Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 101.
102 Basic Spanish, Second Semester (4)
Spanish for beginners, second level. Elementary oral expression and fundamentals of grammar; cultural readings and practice in composition. Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 102L. Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or equivalent
A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) of weekly practice in the language laboratory. CR/NR only. Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 102.
150 Elementary Conversation (2)
Directed conversation in Spanish for elementary-level students. Includes individual and class assignments in laboratory. May be repeated for credit. Admission by consent of instructor.
201 Intermediate Spanish, First Semester (4)
Review of fundamentals and a study of complex structural patterns. Reading of authentic cultural materials used in Spain and Latin America. Weekly compositions. Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 201L. Prereq. SPAN 102 or equiv.
A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) of weekly practice in the language laboratory. CR/NR only. Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 201.
202 Intermediate Spanish, Second Semester (4)
Communicative grammar patterns in Spanish. Reading of current authentic cultural materials and weekly practice in composition. Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 202L. Prereq. SPAN 201 or equiv.
A minimum of two academic hours (100 minutes) of weekly practice in the language laboratory. CR/NR only. Must be taken concurrently with SPAN 202.
250 Intermediate Conversation (2)
Practice in essential communicative fluency in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or 200X.
300 Advanced Spanish Language (4)
Activities in written and spoken Spanish designed to increase student's proficiency to the advanced level. Course will highlight selected points of grammar structure and form in the context of meaningful engagement with the language. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: SPAN 202.
301 Advanced Composition and Conversation (4)
Compositions to achieve a mastery of the written language. Introduction to the preparation of critical essays and studies. Weekly compositions. Prerequisite: SPAN 300. |
304 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (4)
Introduction to the study of Spanish linguistics. Overview of different approaches to the study of language. Prerequisite: SPAN 300, 301.
305 Introduction to Literature (4)
A study of short forms of literature with the objective of increasing
vocabulary, reading for greater understanding, and content analysis.
Introduction to concepts and principles of literary analysis (structure,
character development, social context, point-of-view, discourse). Students
will acquire basic literary research skills and enhance skills related
to information literacy through research on databases for purposes of
critical thinking in acquiring information and writing professional
papers. Offered each Fall semester.
Prerequisite: SPAN 202.
A study of the development of the cultures and origins of Spain, and the formation of identities in its history, literature, film and art. A survey course including lectures, readings, discussion and writing. Offered each Fall semester. Prerequisite: SPAN 300.
307 Cultures of Latin America (4)
A study of the development of the cultures and origins of Latin America, and the formation of identities in its history, literature, film and art. A survey course including lectures, readings, discussion, and writing. Offered each Spring semester. Prerequisite: SPAN 300.
395 Community Involvement Program (CIP) (1-4)
CIP involves students in basic community problems, performing such tasks as tutoring, coaching, and assisting others in the process of learning, such as reading for the blind. Students receive 1-4 units depending on the specific tasks performed.
400 Special Topics in Linguistics (4)
Topics in Spanish linguistics, which may include sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, historical linguistics, and applied linguistics. Offered in Spring semester. Prerequisite: SPAN 304, or permission of instructor.
401 Peninsular Literature (4)
A detailed study of representative authors, genre, period, or region. Requires discussion in class and a term paper. Offered each Fall semester. Prerequisites: All 300-level classes or permission of instructor.
402 Latin American Literature (4)
A detailed study of representative authore, genre, period, or region. Requires discussion in class and a term paper. Offered each Fall semester. Prerequisites: All 300-level classes or permission of instructor.
410 Spanish Translation, Theory & Practice (4)
Introduction to Translation Theory; service-learning translation project. Survey of principal translation resources, critical evaluation of representative translations, and examination of translation techniques. Collaboration on a translation project with authentic texts provided by agreement with public service agencies representing a wide range of fields. Offered every other Spring semester. Prerequisite: All 300-level classes or permission of instructor.
427 Spanish Teaching Methodologies (4)
Practical application of linguistic principles to the teaching of Spanish. Topics include discussion and practice of methods and materials for teaching Spanish language, technological resources for the Spanish teacher and learner, and techniques for learner testing and evaluation. Offered every other Spring semester. Prerequisite: All 300-level classes or permission of instructor.
490 Seminar in Linguistics (4)
Capstone seminar focusing on a representative theme in the field of linguistics. Requires completion and presentation of a final project (extensive portfolio or research paper), presented in a public setting or a scheduled class presentation, and serving as an exit assessment for graduation. Offered each Fall semester. Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-level classes, and one class at the 400-level.
Capstone seminar focusing on a representative theme in the field of literature, and which requires student discussion and participation. Requires completion and presentation of a final project (extensive portfolio or research paper), presented in a public setting or a scheduled class presentation, and serving as an exit assessment for graduation. Offered each Spring semester. Prerequisite: Completion of all 300-level classes, and one class at the 400-level.
Directed, individual study on subjects of special interest, in the fields of literature and linguistics. Students must prepare a proposal, consult with a professor in the Spanish Program, and receive approval and guidance before enbarking on the independent study.
An internship in Spanish must combine: 1) service in a school or an agency in which Spanish is the operational language; 2) the selection of a topic for observation and study; 3) preparation of a bibliography and a reading list related to the internship activity; 4) a term paper that reflects both the internship work experience and appropriate research. The internship must be proposed and arranged ahead of time with the professor in the Spanish Program who will supervise the internship.
New!
Master of Arts
in Spanish
Summer 2009 schedule:
Session 1 Spanish- 504 Hispanic Literature I
Dr. Tania de Miguel Magro
June 15 - July 2, 2009
Session 2
Spanish- 505 Hispanic Literature II
Dr. Char Prieto
July 13 - July 30, 2009