Spanish B.A.

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Four-Year
Two-Year (AA-T Global Studies or AA-T Social Justice Studies)

Degree Requirements as of Fall 2018

Students who declare their Spanish B.A. after May 26, 2017 will follow this program.

Preparation for the Major

Course	Units
SPAN 25A: Intermediate Spanish	4
SPAN 25B: Intermediate Spanish	4
(or SPAN 25 A/B equivalent)

Foreign Language Requirement

Course	Units
One year of a second language, ancient or modern (or equivalent)	12

Requirements of the Major

Course	Units
SPAN 101A: Advanced Spanish	4
SPAN 101B: Advanced Spanish	4
SPAN 102A: Spanish Culture	4
SPAN 102B: Hispanic American Culture	3
SPAN 105: Spanish Phonology	4
SPAN 110: Spanish Morphology and Syntax	4
SPAN 115: Introduction to Literary Studies in Spanish	4
FORL 100W: Writing Workshop	3
Complete two courses from:
SPAN 120A: Spanish Literature I	4
SPAN 120B: Spanish Literature II	4
SPAN 140A: Latin American Literature I	4
SPAN 140B: Latin American Literature II	4
SPAN 160C: Hispanic Culture	4
Complete two courses from:
SPAN 111: Advanced Spanish Conversation	4
SPAN 132: Special Topics in Spanish for Careers	4
SPAN 160A: Hispanic Culture	4
SPAN 160B: Hispanic Linguistics	4
SPAN 170: Spanish Translation	4

University Electives

Course	Units
Electives must be selected with advisor approval.	0-17

Total Units

120 units

Students must complete all residency, curriculum, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the SJSU Policies and Procedures. Please refer to the Registar website for more information.

Also, students must take a Spanish placement exam in CL 208 before enrolling in SPAN 1A and 1B, 25A and 25B.

Degree Requirements Prior to Fall 2017

Students who declared their Spanish B.A. before May 26, 2017 are following this program. However, coursework that has not yet been completed will follow the unit values listed in the degree requirements above.

Preparation for the Major

Course	Units
SPAN 25A: Intermediate Spanish	5
SPAN 25B: Intermediate Spanish	5
(or SPAN 25 A/B equivalent)

Foreign Language Requirement

Course	Units
One year of a second language, ancient or modern (or equivalent)	6-10

Requirements of the Major

Core Courses

Course	Units
SPAN 101A: Advanced Spanish	4
SPAN 101B: Advanced Spanish	4
FORL 100W: Writing Workshop	3
Complete one course from:
SPAN 102A: Spanish Culture	3
SPAN 102B: Hispanic American Culture	3

Upper Division Courses

Literature

Course	Units
Complete two courses from:
SPAN 115: Introduction to Literary Studies in Spanish	3
SPAN 120A: Spanish Literature I	3
SPAN 120B: Spanish Literature II	3
SPAN 140A: Latin American Literature I	3
SPAN 140B: Latin American Literature II	3

Linguistics

Course	Units
SPAN 105: Spanish Phonology	3
SPAN 110: Spanish Morphology and Syntax	3
SPAN 111: Advanced Spanish Conversation	3
SPAN 170: Spanish Translation	3

Additional Courses

Course	Units
Complete two courses from:
SPAN 132: Special Topics in Spanish for Careers	3
SPAN 160A: Hispanic Culture	3
SPAN 160B: Hispanic Linguistics	3
SPAN 160C: Hispanic Culture	3
or any of the above literature, linguistics, or culture courses not already taken

Required Minor

Course	Units
A minor in another world language is recommended	12-21

University Electives

Course	Units
Electives must be selected with advisor approval.	6-19

Total Units

120 units

Advising

Spanish advisors are assigned to students based on the first letter of the student's last name. Please visit an advisor accordingly. Please see the Advisors page located in the Current Students section.

Spanish B.A. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

PLO #1: Demonstrate intermediate mid to high (ACTFL) skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing

PLO #2: Use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on products, practices, and perspectives of the cultures studied

PLO #3:Analyze and compare critically a wide variety of literary texts to demonstrate knowledge of major genres, authors, critical theory, and literary movements as they relate to cultural and artistic movements

PLO #4:Identify and describe linguistic patterns of the target language

PLO #5:Demonstrate introductory translation skills of a variety of texts

PLO #6:Develop and carry out research projects, including term papers and bibliographic research, in accordance with a major style guideline

Programs in Spanish Provide Enrichment for All Degrees

Close contact and consultation of students with faculty and personalized supervision in the classroom and in advisement.
Extracurricular activities through several outlets, including the “Círculo Hispánico.”
Peer projects in discussion groups, writing activities and presentations.
Options to participate in local high school observations on teaching methods.
Access to activities promoted by the Department of Foreign Languages and the University: Public lectures, films, music and dance performances, alumni dinners, etc.
A foreign language Honor Society, Phi Sigma Iota, for qualified students.
Scholarships and opportunities for Study Abroad.

Understandings, Interests, and Values for a Degree in Spanish

The realization of being able to communicate in a language spoken in more than twenty countries.
The awareness of being able to read from a vast corpus of literature spanning over one thousand years and encompassing Spain, Latin America and the United States, among other areas.
The awareness of being able to access jobs as teacher, translator, interpreter, bilingual editor, and other professions.
The sense of having expanded one's view of the world and society by virtue of knowing two languages and envisioning culture and language in a broader perspective.
The realization of knowing one's own language by contrast and comparison with Spanish.
A greater awareness of the Hispanic community in the area (San José, Bay Area) and state (California) where the student lives, studies and works.
The satisfaction and sense of achievement of being able to communicate in Spanish with members of that community and to better understand Hispanic culture.