Spanish Language and Culture
B.A. in Spanish
The Program
All classes are taught in Spanish, from basic to advanced levels, with all four linguistic skills emphasized: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Courses in literature and civilization provide the opportunity for critical understanding of the cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking world, including the USA.
Tertulias (social gatherings), weekend retreats, literary workshops, and discussions on social and political contemporary issues provide ample opportunity for faculty and students to interact.
Students are encouraged to study abroad through the International Programs in Oaxaca, Mexico or Quito, Ecuador.
Preparation
A good background in English grammar is desirable. Previous study of Spanish is welcomed but not required.
Graduates of the program have found careers as: teacher, interpreter, literary translator, technical translator, international banker, international financier, travel agent, foreign service officer, foreign correspondent, and airline employee. Many county, state, and federal agencies offer good job opportunities for which knowledge of Spanish is either desirable or required.
Requirements for the Major
Forty-four upper division units, eight to be completed at the Humboldt campus:
Courses required from all majors:
SPAN 311 - Spanish Level V, Advanced Grammar & Composition
SPAN 340 - Introduction to the Analysis of Hispanic Literature
SPAN 435 - Spanish Applied Linguistics
SPAN 492 - Senior Project
One course from each of the following pairs:
SPAN 342 - Cervantes or
SPAN 343 - The Golden AgeSPAN 344 - Modern Hispanic Theater Workshop or
SPAN 345 - Hispanic CinemaSPAN 346 - Borges & the Contemporary Spanish American Short Story or
SPAN 348 - Contemporary Hispanic PoetrySPAN 347 - The "Boom" of the Latin American Novel or
SPAN 349 - Contemporary Spanish NovelSPAN 401 - Hispanic Civilization: Spain or
SPAN 402 - Hispanic Civilization: Latin America
In addition, students must take: a minimum of eight upper division elective units from the 300/400 series (which may include courses not taken in the pairs above).
Note: Only two one-unit undergraduate seminars (SPAN 480) will count toward the major.