Spanish (BA)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.
The first four (4) semesters of Spanish or equivalent studies as approved by the department are required for all students majoring or minoring in language with an emphasis in Spanish. Students with previous language experience, upon demonstration of advanced proficiency, may receive credit by examination for part or all of the following classes: SPAN 1010 , SPAN 1020 or SPAN 1030 , SPAN 2010 , and SPAN 2020 .
Students with extensive foreign residency experience in Spanish-speaking areas are advised not to enroll in SPAN 1010 , SPAN 1020 or SPAN 1030 , SPAN 2010 , and SPAN 2020 . Such students may earn P/F credits for those courses through examination as indicated above.
Students may only count one (1) course in which English is the language of instruction toward the Spanish BA (e.g., LANG 3250 , SPAN 3030 ).
The Spanish program will accept no more than nine (9) credits of upper-division Spanish taken at another institution or on study abroad toward the major. Transfer credits not covered by articulation must be approved by the Chair of the Department of Languages and Philosophy .
Other than transfer credit, internship and study abroad credits should not exceed three (3) credits per denomination. SPAN 4980 should not exceed three (3) credits. Total credit toward a Spanish major with a SPAN 4890 , SPAN 4920 , and SPAN 4980 denomination must not exceed a maximum of six (6) credits.
Independent study courses are reserved for situations of extreme necessity. Trying to get a major in a period of a year and a half or less does not fit such description, and it should be avoided through careful planning. Under no circumstances will more than two (2) independent studies be allowed towards a major.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language requirement 16 Credits

** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Spanish Curriculum (40 Credits)

Required Courses (22 Credits)

SPAN 1010 - Beginning Spanish I 4 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
SPAN 1020 - Beginning Spanish II 4 Credit(s) or SPAN 1030 - Accelerated Spanish I 4 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I 4 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II 4 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]
SPAN 3210 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3300 - Introduction to Literary Studies 3 Credit(s)

Spanish Electives (18 Credits)

Complete 18 credits from the following:

LANG 3250 - World Cinema 3 Credit(s) (taught in English)
SPAN 3000 - Intermediate Conversation and Grammar 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3100 - Conversation Through Film 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3116 - Spanish Pop Culture 3 Credit(s) **
SPAN 3117 - Breaking Down Walls, Building Identities 3 Credit(s) **
SPAN 3118 - Literature and Film: Contemporary Issues 3 Credit(s) **
SPAN 3212 - Advanced Spanish Grammar and Comp II 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3510 - Culture and History of Spain 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3512 - Culture and History of Latin America 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3610 - Conversation and Special Topics 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 3612 - Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4100 - Healthcare and Society in the Spanish-Speaking World 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4210 - Spanish Peninsular Literature 12th-18th Century 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4212 - Spanish Peninsular Literature 19th-21st Century 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4310 - Spanish American Literature 15th-19th Century 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4312 - Spanish American Literature 20th-21st Century 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4314 - Latin American Women: Literature, Film, and Culture 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4316 - U.S. Latina/o Literature and Culture 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4318 - Soccer and Society in Latin America 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4400 - Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4410 - Introduction to Hispanic Sociolinguistics 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4510 - Introduction to Spanish Translation 3 Credit(s)
SPAN 4610 - Special Topics in Hispanic Studies 3 Credit(s) *
SPAN 4890 - Internship 1-5 Credit(s)
SPAN 4920 - Spanish Workshop/Study Abroad 1-5 Credit(s)

Notes

* SPAN 4610 - Special Topics in Hispanic Studies may be taken for credit more than once under different titles/topics.

** These courses are part of the State of Utah Spanish Bridge Program and are taught only in high schools and for high school students. They are not taught at SUU for university students.

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BA Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Discuss (orally or in writing) abstract subjects and communicate supporting opinions.
Critically analyze and interpret cultural artifacts and a wide variety of texts.
Deliver coherent presentations on a variety of topics.
Demonstrate knowledge of literary terms, genres, and concepts.
Narrate and describe in all major time frames, and using level-appropriate vocabulary.
Read and write about academic and professional topics.