SPANISH
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures College of Liberal Arts
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPANISH BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPANISH WITH TEACHING CERTIFICATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (SPANISH)
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPANISH:
- A major in Spanish consists of 36 semester hours in courses above the 100-level,
including 306, 320, and 411, plus any combination of 300- and 400-level courses that
includes a literature course and at least nine additional 400-level hours. A minor in
Spanish consists of 18 semester hours in courses above the 100 level. For specific
courses, click here to see a current copy of the Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Program of Study. Information on what is needed for a
Spanish Minor is also on the check sheet.
Transfer students who major in a foreign language must complete a minimum of 12
semester hours in language courses at SIUC.
- Click here for Spanish Course Titles.
- Click here to check out the Spanish Section Home Page.
- The B.A. program in foreign language meets the objectives of students preparing for
employment in language-centered careers or in non-language areas where language
proficiency is a supporting factor. Government agencies and businesses with international
dealings employ great numbers of individuals-scientists, engineers, librarians, social
workers--whose primary skills are basically non-linguistic, but who can enhance their
employment and career possibilities with appropriate training in foreign languages.
- Great personal satisfaction and substantial growth in intellectual resources can be
found in the mastery of a new language.
- A degree in Foreign Language and International Trade
(FLIT) is one option in the foreign language program for those students who would like
to combine a major in a foreign language with a strong background in international
business. This program culminates in an overseas internship. For further information,
contact the FLIT Office. A specialization in Foreign Language and
International Public Service is another option offered the French, German, Russian, and Spanish degree
programs. This specialization is designed for those students who would like to combine the
study of a foreign language with another disciplin or their choice to enhance their
marketability after graduation. Click on the language for further information.
- Students majoring in a foreign language usually begin at the second or third level.
Students who have taken two years of one foreign language in high school (or equivalent)
may earn proficiency credit through taking a proficiency examination in Latin, at SIUC
Testing Services, or in Chinese, Greek, or Japanese, at the foreign languages and
literatures department. The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will honor
CLEP exams in French, German, and Spanish. As an alternative, or for additional credit,
students who can enter at the 200 level or above are encouraged to take a
validating course. Since credit of up to 16 hours is available, such students are in an
advantageous position to complete a double major.
- BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPANISH WITH
TEACHING CERTIFICATION
A major in Spanish with teaching certification consists of 36 semester hours in courses
above the 100-leve, including 306, 320, and 411, plus any combination of 300- and
400-level courses that includes a literature course and at least six additional 400-level
hours in Spanish, and FL 436 (Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages). For specific courses, click
here to see a copy of the current Bachelor of Arts Spanish major (with teaching
certification) check sheet. You should also contact the advisors in the College of
Education concerning specific requirements for Teacher Education. It is also highly
recommended that students interested in a career in high school teaching minor or double
major in a second field to make them more marketable.
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (SPANISH)
While it is entirely acceptable to pursue your bachelor's degree and teaching
certificate through the College of Education, we believe that the Liberal Arts degree is
more marketable and advantageous to your future. This is especially true for students who
for whatever reason change their minds about the teaching profession and decide to go into
another field before they graduate. The Bachelor of Arts degree allows for greater
flexibility and is equally acceptable in the teaching profession.
- CHECK OUT THE POSSIBILITIES FOR STUDY ABROAD IN A SPANISH-SPEAKING COUNTRY!
Affordable
opportunities are available to SIUC students in both Spain and Latin America. Click here
for the programs sponsored by the Department or visit the
Study Abroad Office.
- SPANISH
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Liberal Arts
- (without secondary school teaching certificate)
University Core Curriculum Requirements
…………...…………………………………………….
(*3) + 38
- College of Liberal
Arts……………………………………………..………………………………………
(11)
(one year foreign language - 8)
(additional English composition or WAC-approved foreign language course - 3, e.g. 320b)
Spanish
Major………………………………………………………………………………………………
36
- SPAN 201a,b
…………………………………………………………………………………………
8
- SPAN 305, 306, 320 and 411 plus any combination of 300 and 400-level courses
- which includes a literature course and at least nine additional 400-level hours ….
21-24
- Spanish 320 fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement;
- Spanish 410 fulfills the CoLA requirement for a second departmental
- writing-intensive course.
- Spanish electives (300- 400-level)
……………………………………………………….………..
4-7
- At least one literature course must be taken at either the 300- or 400-level.
- Both oral and written language competency must be demonstrated in separate examinations
at the
- advanced level.
Electives
……………………………………………………………………………………………………...
29
Total
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
120
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- Program of Studies in
- SPANISH
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Liberal Arts
University Core Curriculum Requirements
…………...………………………………………………….
41
To include: ENGL 101 and 102; SPCM 101; MATH 110 or 113; PHYS 101, GEOL 110 or CHEM
106; PLB 115, 117 or ZOOL 115; PLB 301I, 303I or ZOOL 312I; HIST 101a or FL 102; AD 101,
HIST 201, MUS 103 or THEA 101; ENGL 121 or 204; AD 227; ANTH 202, ENGL 205, HIST 202, 210,
LING 201, PHIL 210, 211 or SOC 215; POLS 114; HIST 110; HED 101 or PE 101.
- College of Liberal
Arts……………………………………………..………………………………………
14
(one year foreign language - 8)
(additional English compositionor WAC-approved foreign language course - 3, e.g. 320b)
Spanish
Major………………………………………………………………………………………
…… 36
- SPAN 201a,b
…………………………………………………………………………………………
8
- SPAN 305, 306, 320 and 411; FL 436 plus any combination of 300 and 400-level courses
- which includes a literature course and at least six additional 400-level hours
…..…. 21-24
- Spanish 320 fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement;
- Spanish 410 fulfills the CoLA requirement for a second departmental
- writing-intensive course.
- Spanish electives (300- 400-level)
……………………………………………………….………..
4-7
- At least one literature course must be taken at either the 300- or 400-level.
- Both oral and written language competency must be demonstrated in separate examinations
at the
- advanced level.
- Education Requirements
…………………………………………………………………………..………
31
- Professional Education Requirements
…………………………………..28
- See Teacher Education Program
- Psychology 102
…………………………………………………………….
3
Electives
…………………………………………………………………………………
………………... 1-2
Total
……………………………………………………………………………………………………123-124
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- Program of Studies in
- SPANISH
University Core Curriculum Requirements
…………...…………………………………………..…….
41
To include: SPCM 101; ENGL 101 and 102; MATH 110 or 113; PHYS 101, GEOL 110 or CHEM
106; PLB 115, 117 or ZOOL 115; PLB 301I, 303I or ZOOL 312I; HIST 101a or FL 102; AD 101,
HIST 201, MUS 103 or THEA 101; ENGL 121 or 204; AD 227; ANTH 202, ENGL 205, HIST 202, 210,
LING 201, PHIL 210, 211 or SOC 215; POLS 114; HIST 110; HED 101 or PE 101.
- College of Liberal
Arts……………………………………………..………………………………………
14
(one year foreign language - 8)
(additional English compositionor WAC-approved foreign language course - 3, e.g. 320b)
Spanish
Major………………………………………………………………………………………………
36
- SPAN 201a,b
…………………………………………………………………………………………
8
- SPAN 305, 306, 320 and 411; FL 436 plus any combination of 300 and 400-level courses
- which includes a literature course and at least six additional 400-level hours
…..…. 21-24
- Spanish 320 fulfills the CoLA Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement;
- Spanish 410 fulfills the CoLA requirement for a second departmental
- writing-intensive course.
- Spanish electives (300- 400-level)
……………………………………………………….………..
4-7
- At least one literature course must be taken at either the 300- or 400-level.
- Both oral and written language competency must be demonstrated in separate examinations
at the
- advanced level.
Electives
……………………………………………………………………………………………………...
29
Total
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
120
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SPANISH MINOR
Spanish courses above 100 level
………………………………………………………………..…………
18
- 200 level: 201 a,b
……………………………………………………………………………
8
- 300 level: 306 and 320
………………………………………………………...…….………
7
- Spanish electives
………………………………………………………………………..….
3
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SPANISH COURSE TITLES:
- 140-8 (4, 4) Elementary Spanish.
- 175-5 Accelerated Elementary Spanish. 201-8 (4-4) Intermediate Spanish.
- 220-4 (2, 2) Intermediate Spanish Conversation.
- 273-2 Study in Spain or Latin America.
- 305-4 (2, 2) Advanced Conversation.
- 306-3 Intermediate Readings in Spanish.
- 310-3 Spanish Literature 1700-1900.
- 315-3 Spanish American Literature.
- 320-4 Third-Year Grammar and Composition.
- 335-3 Introduction to Business Spanish.
- 370-3 Spanish Culture and Civilization.
- 371-3 Spanish-American Culture and Civilization.
- 390-1 to 4 (1 to 2, 1 to 2) Independent Study in Spanish.
- 410-3 Advanced Language Study.
- 411-3 Linguistic Structure of Spanish.
- 412-3 History of the Spanish Language.
- 425-3 Spanish Literature Before 1700.
- 430-3 The Golden Age: Drama.
- 431-3 Cervantes. Don Quixote.
- 434-3 Colonial Literature in Spanish America.
- 435-3 Business Spanish.
- 460-3 Spanish Literature of the 20th Century.
- 485-3 The Spanish American Short Story.
- 486-3 Spanish American Drama.
- 487-3 The Spanish American Novel.
- 488-3 Advanced Spanish as a Research Tool.
- 490-1 to 3 Advanced Independent Study.
- 493-3 to 9 (3 per topic) Special Topics in Literature and Language.
Please remember that this information is provided as guidelines for your convenience.
Although we strive to keep the information up-to-date, the information presented here is
no substitute for the SIUC
Undergraduate Catalog.