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SPANISH

Spanish Major (B.A.)

The Spanish major is designed to move students toward advanced proficiency in the four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The program emphasizes the unique relationship between culture and language. Central to all course work is an examination of issues of faith and culture. In keeping with the mission of George Fox University, service components are required in some courses.

Advanced course work includes historically important works of literature and a survey of Iberian and Latin American history and culture. One semester studying abroad in a Spanish-speaking country is required to complete the Spanish major.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite for entry into the major: SPAN 202 or equivalent. Requirements for a major in Spanish consist of a minimum of 39 hours, to include the following courses:

SPAN 301, 302 Advanced Spanish
SPAN 340 Spanish Culture and Civilization
SPAN 350 Latin American Culture and Civilization
SPAN 375 Field Experience: Study Abroad (taken concurrently with SPAN 490)
SPAN 410 Introduction to Spanish Literature
SPAN 420 Introduction to Latin American Literature
SPAN 480 Senior Capstone
SPAN 490 Study Abroad (16 credits taken in an approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country, taken concurrently with SPAN 375)

Spanish Minor (18 hours) Prerequisites:
SPAN 201 and 202 Intermediate Spanish (or equivalent)

Choose one of the following options.
Option 1. Take 18 hours of the following:
SPAN 301 Advanced Spanish
SPAN 302 Advanced Spanish
SPAN 340 Spanish Culture and Civilization
SPAN 350 Latin American Culture and Civilization
SPAN 410 Introduction to Spanish Literature
SPAN 420 Introduction to Latin American Culture

Option 2
Take16 credit hours in an approved study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country.
SPAN 375 Field Experience: Study Abroad (taken concurrently with SPAN 490)
SPAN 490 Study Abroad (16 hours minimum)
Credits abroad must be at 300 level or above.