Lander University's Spanish program emphasizes language acquisition and the study of Hispanic cultures, civilizations, and literatures.
Spanish majors gain proficiency in reading, listening, writing, and speaking the language. By the time they graduate, majors can converse with native speakers on a variety of topics, such as sports, cinema, art, and even politics and religion. They also have studied and experienced Hispanic culture to a point where they can distinguish similarities and differences between various Hispanic societies.
There is no doubt that the best way to become fluent in a language and a culture is to live in the middle of that culture for an extended period of time. Spanish majors are required to study in a Spanish-speaking country and thus gain first-hand experience participating in everyday life in another culture. Through its affiliation with Academic Studies Abroad, Lander offers home-stay programs in Argentina, Chile, and Spain. In addition to normal coursework, students with an advanced level of Spanish may choose to take part in an internship overseas. The Financial Aid Office at Lander works closely with students to help make this opportunity available.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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A. Core Skills |
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ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
Approved Mathematics |
3 | ||
B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines) |
6 | ||
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
Approved Science or Mathematics | 3 | ||
Approved Lab Science | 4 | ||
E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
HIST 111 |
United States History to 1877 |
3 | |
F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
University Requirement | |||
FALS 101 | 15 FALS-approved events (Temporarily suspended) |
0 |
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Total General Education Requirements | 35 |
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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SPAN 101 | Spanish for Global Citizens I | 3 |
SPAN 102 | Spanish for Global Citizens II | 3 |
SPAN 203 | Spanish for Global Citizens III | 3 |
SPAN 204 | Spanish for Global Citizens IV | 3 |
SPAN 305 | Spanish Advanced Grammar | 3 |
SPAN 306 | Spanish Writing Workshop | 1 |
SPAN 330 | Overseas Study | 1 |
SPAN 499 | Spanish Capstone | 1 |
MAJOR PROGRAM ELECTIVES | CREDIT HOURS |
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200-level or above Spanish courses (complete 6 hours) |
6 |
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6 |
Total Major Program Requirements | 30 |
Additional Electives | 55 |
TOTAL FOR BA DEGREE | 120 |