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Spanish Language and Hispanic Literature and Cultures—B.A.

*Registered Program Title Change Effective Fall 2009

New York State Registered Program Code: 07456

HEGIS Code: 1105.00 {Spanish}

Molloy Program of Study Code: SPNBA

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate communicative competence in Spanish, proving a mastery of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Hispanic culture by identifying its diversity and contrasting it with other world cultures.
  • Interpret literary and nonliterary texts critically and analytically to discuss their linguistic, artistic, cultural and historical relevance and to support their preferences while applying the texts to their personal value system.
  • Reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines through the study of the Spanish language the Hispanic culture.
  • Exhibit disposition towards becoming Engaged global citizens and life-long learners by participating in multilingual communities at home and around the world and by using their linguistic and cultural competence in their professional careers or for personal enjoyment and enrichment.
  • Achieve preparedness for graduate study, scholarly endeavors and/or pre-professional programs.

Requirements

 

General Education Requirement (38 Credits)

Acceptable courses listed under General Education Requirements.

Arts and Fine Arts (6 Credits) Two out of three disciplines: ART History, MUS History or COM Speech Communication

English Composition (3 Credits) ENG 1110

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Credits) Three out of four: History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology

Mathematics (3 Credits)

Science (3 Credits)

Philosophy (3 Credits)

Theology/Religious Studies (3 Credits)

Ethics (3 Credits)

Physical Education (1 Credit)

Core Course (4 credits)

NOTE: The General Education requirement is 44, and has been adjusted to 38, because the following Major requirements will also satisfy the Languages and Languages/Literature requirement: SPA 3050 and SPA 3070.

Major Requirements— (40 Credits)

NOTE: Students who take the Spanish CLEP exam are able to use only 6 awarded credits towards their Spanish major requirements.
SPA 3050Grammar for Communication

3
SPA 3070Introduction to the Analysis of Spanish Literary Texts

3
SPA 3130Cultures of Spain

3
SPA 3140Cultures of Latin America

3
SPA 3410Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition

3
SPA 3510Iberian Literature Survey

3
SPA 3520Latin American Literature Survey

3
SPA 4600Language Internship I

3
SPA 4900Research in Hispanic Languages and Cultures - Seminar I

1
SPA 4910Hispanic Languages and Cultures - Seminar II

3

Complete two Study Abroad courses (6 Credits)

See chairperson for exceptions.
SPA 3300Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and Composition I

3
SPA 3310Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation and Culture I

3

Complete one Language elective (3 Credits)

SPA 1180Beginner Conversation Skills

1
SPA 1190Beginner Writing Skills

1
SPA 2090Spanish for Heritage Students

3
SPA 2150Intermediate Spanish Conversation I, II

3
SPA 2180Intermediate Conversation Skills

1
SPA 2190Intermediate Writing Skills

1
SPA 2200Intermediate Spanish

3
SPA 3100Advanced Conversation Skills

1
SPA 3110Advanced Writing Skills

1
SPA 3350Study Abroad: Spanish Grammar and Composition II

3
SPA 3360Study Abroad: Spanish Conversation and Culture II

3
SPA 3810Spanish Linguistics

3
SPA 4090Translation

3

Complete one Culture/Literature elective (3 Credits)

SPA 2500Latino Culture in the United States

3
SPA 3120Hispanic World Through Literature, Art, and Popular Culture

3
SPA 3290Post-Franco Spain

3
SPA 3500The Hispanic World Through Film

3
SPA 3530Latin American Short Story

3
SPA 4210Hispanic Theatre

3
SPA 4250Hispanic Women Writers

3

Electives (50 Credits)

16 Elective credits must be Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for a B.A. degree. FST 1000 counts towards required Electives.

(Adjust Electives needed for having a Minor(s), Remedials, ESL, Honors Programs, PED/FST waivers as needed, under consultation with advisor.)

Total Credit Hours: 128