Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Spanish, B.A.


About the Spanish Bachelor’s Program


The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish consists of 30 hours at the 2000-level and above, including a minimum of four 4000-level courses. The Spanish major requires 6 hours of grammar courses from SPAN 3305 , SPAN 4305 , and SPAN 4343 . Students must make a C or better in departmental courses to be eligible for graduation. A Spanish major may include 3 hours taught in English from SPAN 2300  or SPAN 3390 .

As part of the required hours, students can optionally choose one of the degree’s three concentrations. These are:

A. Literatures and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World. The concentration requires: SPAN 3306  and six credits at the 4000-level in Literatures and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World. 

B. Spanish Language Studies. The concentration requires: SPAN 3308  and six credits at the 4000-level in Language Studies.

C. Spanish in a Global Context. The concentration requires six or more credits abroad at the 3000- or 4000-level.

Communication Literacy Requirement. Spanish majors must complete a minimum of three communication literacy courses from SPAN 3303 , SPAN 3306 , SPAN 3307 , SPAN 3315 , SPAN 4303 , SPAN 4307 , and SPAN 4346 .

Recommended Curriculum


Sample Curriculum


First Year


Fall


Total: 15

Spring


Total: 16

Second Year


Fall


Total: 15

Spring


Total: 15

Third Year


Fall


Total: 16

Spring


  • 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • SPAN 4000-level 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Life & Physical Sciences Elective 4 Semester Credit Hours*
  • Creative Arts Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours*
  • Minor 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 16

Fourth Year


Fall


  • 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Minor 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Junior/Senior Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Language, Philosophy, and Culture Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 12

Spring


  • SPAN 4000-level 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Minor 6 Semester Credit Hours
  • Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
  • Creative Arts Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 15

Total Hours: 120


* Refer to the General Degree Requirements of Arts and Sciences  for a complete list of qualifying courses.

A summer or semester of study abroad is strongly recommended for students to obtain a greater proficiency level in Spanish, particularly for the development of oral skills. Consult the undergraduate academic advisor for a list of suggested programs. Third-year students may study abroad in an affiliate, reciprocal or in a TTU faculty-led study abroad program. Fourth-year students may study abroad at the TTU Sevilla Center only.