Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 26 courses 120 total credits
Wilkes University offers a major and minor in Spanish (along with a program leading to secondary education certification for Spanish majors) and introductory-level courses in French on a regular basis. In addition, other introductory-level foreign language courses are offered based on student demand and the availability of qualified faculty. For more information on these classes, please contact the chair of Global Cultures: History, Languages & Philosophy. Requirements Total minimum number of credits required for a major in Spanish leading to the B.A. degree - 120 Total minimum number of credits required for a minor in Spanish - 18 Study of foreign languages and literatures develops competence in another language, leads to a better understanding of international issues, and cultivates an appreciation of the differences among diverse cultures. Command of a foreign language enables students to advance their foreign language studies at the graduate level or pursue a broad range of career opportunities in the fields of education, domestic and international commerce, government service, industry, and many others. Students who plan to major or minor in Spanish are particularly encouraged to consider completing a portion of their program overseas. Wilkes offers Study Abroad opportunities in Spain and Latin America. Students have the opportunity to spend a summer or a semester in Spain. Spanish Major Spanish is offered as a major field of study. A major in Spanish consists of 25...
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Required Courses for the Major(*) or Minor in Secondary Education are as Follows:
First Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirements (6 credits); Distribution Requirements (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 or FYF 101 | Composition or First-Year Foundations | 4 |
| SP 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
| Total First Semester | 15-16 credits | |
Second Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirements (9 credits); Distribution Requirements (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 or SP 102 | Composition or Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| Total Second Semester | 15-16 credits | |
Third Semester
Also required: Distribution Requirement (3 credits); Free Electives (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP 203 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| Total Third Semester | 15 credits | |
Fourth Semester
Also required: Free Electives (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP 204 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| SP 205 | Conversation | 3 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 15 credits | |
Fifth Semester*
Also required: Free Electives (6 credits); SP 198 - Topics in Spanish (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP 206 | Advanced Grammar, Stylistics, and Composition | 3 |
| Total Fifth Semester* | 15 credits | |
Sixth Semester
Also required: Free Electives (9 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP 208 | Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| SP 301 | Introduction to Latin American Literature | 3 |
| Total Sixth Semester | 15 credits | |
Seventh Semester
Also required: Free Electives (9 credits); SP 298 - Topics in Spanish (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP 307 or SP 308 | Survey of Spanish Literature I or Survey of Spanish Literature II | 3 |
| Total Seventh Semester | 15 credits | |
Eighth Semester
Also required: Free Electives (11 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SP 397 | Seminar | 1-3 |
| SP 390 | Senior Projects: Capstone | 1 |
| Total Eighth Semester | 15 credits | |
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