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Nov 07, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Spanish, B.A.
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Department Contact:
Dean: Dr. Peter Skoner pskoner@francis.edu
Coordinator: Dr. Larissa Clachar
Program Description:
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the United States and a complement to any degree or career path. Acquiring a Spanish major or minor is a fantastic way to develop a set of skills that will make you more marketable in your chosen field, whether that’s through becoming an interpreter or translator, teaching the language, or using it to better serve a diverse population in your career. You can also take advantage of our study abroad programs to places like Costa Rica, Ecuador, and more!
Student Learning Outcomes:
As a graduate of our Spanish program, you will be able to:
- Engage in formal and informal conversations in Spanish about any topic
- Read and discuss Spanish media in all of its forms, including news, literature, movies, and more
- Demonstrate knowledge of any grammatical aspect in Spanish, including proper sequence of tenses, direct and indirect discourse, lexical variations, and idiomatic expressions
- Express feelings and emotions, engage in formal discussions and debates, and exchange opinions in Spanish using socio-cultural nuances
- Explain and discuss cultural concepts, including Spanish and Latin American character and cultural identity in the United States and abroad
Admission Requirements:
N/A
Total Credits Required:
128 minimum
Estimated Completion Time:
Typically 4 years of full-time study
Progression and/or Retention Criteria:
N/A
Graduation Requirements:
Students will take the ACTFL general proficiency exam in speaking (OPI) and score a minimum of “advanced low.”
Capstone Requirement:
N/A
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Courses Required for the Major: (36 credits)
Major Requirements: 36 credits
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