Spanish, Bachelor of Arts
Globalization and the Internet Revolution have intensified contact among cultures, and hence an education in multiple languages and technology is an absolute imperative in the new Millennium. Pursuing a B.A. in Spanish not only insures bilingual and bicultural competencies, but also fosters critical and creative thinking skills through the study of literature, linguistics, translation, creative writing, Culture, and cultures . Our program promotes these skills by introducing students to philosophical issues examined in literature and art; to writing and analytical skills; and to the rich cultural complexities of languages, peoples, and nations across the globe.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours
Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements.
Major Requirements – 48 Hours (42 advanced)
The major requirements for the BA Spanish consist of a 36-hour Spanish Core including 12 hours of Advanced Spanish electives.
Required:
Language – 12 hours (6 advanced)
Required
| SPAN 2313 | Spanish for Heritage Language Learners II | 3 |
| SPAN 2315 | Spanish for Heritage Language Learners III | 3 |
| SPAN 3300 | Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition I | 3 |
| SPAN 3301 | Advanced Spanish Grammar & Composition II | 3 |
Literature – 12 hours (12 advanced)
Required
Linguistics – 9 hours (9 advanced)
Required
Choose one:
Seminar – 3 hours (3 advanced)
Required
Advanced Spanish Electives – 12 hours (12 advanced)
Choose 6 hours from the Literature and Culture areas:
Literature
Culture
Choose 6 hours from the Linguistics and Creative Writing areas:
Linguistics
| SPAN 4312 | History of the Spanish Language | 3 |
| SPAN 4313 | Problems and Issues Related to Language | 3 |
| SPAN 4314 | Structure of the Spanish Language | 3 |
| SPAN 4315 | Acquisition of the Spanish Language | 3 |
| SPAN 4317 | Special Topics in Hispanic Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 4318 | Spanish Language Media Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 4370 | Teaching Spanish as a Heritage Language | 3 |
Creative Writing
Restricted Electives or Minor – 18 Hours
Restricted Electives – 18 Hours
Choose 18 hours from any of the groups below:
May choose Literature/Culture/Linguistics courses from:
| SPAN 2314 | Intermediate Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 2320 | Latina/o Culture and Civilization in Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 2321 | Spanish in the United States | 3 |
| SPAN 2330 | Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature in English | 3 |
| SPAN 2340 | Fundamentals of Hispanic Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 2387 | Introduction to World Literature I in Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 2388 | Introduction to World Literature II in Spanish | 3 |
May choose Medical Spanish courses from:
May choose Translation and Interpreting courses from:
Note:
TRSP 3342 is cross listed with SPAN 3342. Only one course can fulfill requirements.
TRSP 3343 is cross listed with SPAN 3343. Only one course can fulfill requirements.
TRSP 3344 is cross listed with SPAN 3344. Only one course can fulfill requirements.
TRSP 4342 is cross listed with SPAN 4243. Only one course can fulfill requirements.
SPAN 2389: English/Spanish Translation
Minor – 18 Hours
Choose and complete an approved minor. Some minors are more than 18 hours.
Free Electives – 12 Hours
Complete 12 hours of free electives.
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 120