The Specifics

Major in Spanish

In order to major in Spanish, you must take 27 hours in Spanish above SPAN 102 or 151, including SPAN 201-202 or 251, 301-302, and at least two literature courses. Spanish courses that you take in a study abroad program may be substituted for some of the above courses, but is subject to approval by the department. If you're considering majoring in Spanish, you should take SPAN 201-202 or 251 during your sophomore year.

 

Study Abroad

To truly become immersed in Spanish culture, it is recommended that you spend one semester or your junior year in Spain (Seville, Granada, Madrid) or participate in cultural studies. A ten-week program in Merida, Yucatan, or Mexico is also available. Both study abroad programs are made available through PC's partnership with Central College in Iowa.

In order to participate in the study abroad programs, you must have taken two years of college Spanish and have maintained a "B" average.

 

Requirements for Certification to Teach High School Spanish

If you want to be certified to teach Spanish at the high school level, you must meet the requirements for the major above. Plus, you must take SPAN 315 and/or 316 or equivalent courses in an approved study-abroad program as well as one literature course emphasizing contemporary writers. It is highly recommended that you take courses on an approved program in a Spanish-speaking country. SPAN 343 is strongly recommended.

You must also complete all other courses required for teacher certification and meet the criteria for acceptance into the Teacher Acceptance Program. See Teacher Education and Certification on page 41 and the Department of Education section of this catalog for more information.

 

General Education Requirements

Of course, you'll have to fulfill certain general education course requirements in order to obtain the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from PC. If you choose to major in Spanish, please work closely with your academic advisor to make sure you select the proper general education and other courses.

 

Minor in Spanish

In order to minor in Spanish, you must take 18 hours in Spanish above SPAN 102 (or 151).

 

Minor in Latin American Studies

Eighteen hours are required for the minor in Latin American Studies. Courses required include INTD 335 (Introduction to Latin American Studies) plus any five of the following: HIST 384; INTD 280, INTD 458 (Special Topics: Cuba or Peru); SPAN 316, 331, 332; PLSC 331, 370, 458 (Special Topics: Latin American Politics); plus six hours of Study Abroad.

 

Course Descriptions

Spanish (SPAN)

101-102. Introductory Spanish (4 each sem)
A basic course designed to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills and an awareness of Hispanic culture.

151. Accelerated Introductory Spanish (4)
An accelerated course for students with previous study of Spanish. Continues the development of fundamental skills with an emphasis on speaking and comprehension. (Credit cannot be received for both 151 and 102.)

201-202. Intermediate Spanish (3 each sem)
(Prereq: SPAN 102, 151, or placement test) A study of Hispanic culture accompanied by a thorough review of grammar and continued oral-aural work as well as continued practice in writing.

258. Special Topics (1-6). See page 29.

301-302. Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation (3 each sem)
(Prereq: SPAN 202) An advanced course designed to develop skills in oral and written communication in Spanish. Discussions, oral presentations, and essays on material from Spanish magazine articles, short stories, and tapes.

315. Spanish Civilization (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202) A study of Spanish civilization with emphasis on geography, history, social structure, and artistic contributions of the society.

316. Latin American Civilization (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202) A study of Latin American civilization from the pre-Columbian era to the present, including history, geography, politics, and artistic contributions of the society.

318. Political Violence and Culture in
Latin America (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202; crosslisted with INTD 318) The Twentieth Century saw Latin America preoccupied by the struggle over socialism and communism. This course will examine cultural representations of this struggle through film and short stories. Films will have subtitles and short stories will be available in English and Spanish. Students will be able to receive credit for the course in English (INTD 318) or Spanish (SPAN 318).

321. Survey of Spanish Literature I (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202) An introduction to Spanish literature from its beginnings through the 18th century. (Alternate years)

322. Survey of Spanish Literature II (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202) An overview of Spanish literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. (Alternate years)

331. Survey of Spanish-American Literature I (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202 ) An introduction to various genres written from the colonial period to modernism. (Alternate years)

332. Survey of Spanish-American Literature II (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202) An overview of the principal literary movements from modernism to the present.

341. Business Spanish (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202) A course designed to perfect skills in the language and procedures used by the Hispanic business world. Includes terminology and methods used in marketing, labor relations, international commerce, and banking; practice in interpreting and writing for business use; and acquaintance with the history, geography, culture, and economic status of the Spanish-speaking nations.

343. Spanish Apprenticeship (3)
(Prereq: SPAN 202 and consent of the department) Students observe beginning language classes and eventually teach segments of the course and prepare audio-visual materials and tests under the close supervision of the first-year teacher.

398. Honors Research (3-6). See page 25.

442. Directed Studies in Spanish (3-9).
See page 28.
(Prereq: SPAN 202) Open to students planning to major in Spanish who will complete their major with a junior year abroad or for students taking Spanish as the second foreign language for a modern foreign languages major; readings and research on a topic approved by the department.
444. Internships. See page 28.

446. Readings. See page 28.

448. Research. See page 28.

450. Seminar. See page 29.

452. Special Projects. See page 29.

458. Special Topics in Spanish (1-6).
See page 29.
(Prereq: SPAN 202) Directed independent study on a topic approved by the department.

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