Bachelor of Arts Major in Spanish

Spanish The curriculum in Spanish includes beginning, intermediate and advanced level classes for both native and non-native speakers of Spanish. Spanish linguistics, Hispanic literature and civilization courses are complemented by Experiential Learning opportunities. All courses are given entirely in Spanish. The BA in Spanish has three concentrations: 1) The Hispanic Language and Literature Concentration; 2) The Spanish Pedagogy Concentration. (Students who seek a teaching credential must complete the Spanish Pedagogy Concentration in addition to courses required by the School of Education.); and 3) Cultura y Civilización. Bachelor of Arts Major in Spanish Concentration in Hispanic Language and Literature Students must complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish and a concentration in Hispanic language and literature. Bachelor of Arts Major in Spanish Concentration in Spanish Pedagogy Students must complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in Spanish and a concentration in Spanish pedagogy. Bachelor of Arts Major in Spanish Concentration in Cultura y civilización Students must complete a minimum of 124 units with a Pacific cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.0 in order to earn the bachelor of arts degree with a major in Spanish and a concentration in Cultura y civilización. Oral Communication 1. Produce and give descriptive, narrative and/or analytical presentations with all basic structures and tenses in target language. 2. Orally express complex ideas and analyses in target language. 3. Evaluate, analyze, and report on complex texts. Written Communication 1. Produce a descriptive, narrative and critical essay with all basic structures and tenses in target language. 2. Express complex ideas and analyses in target language. 3. Evaluate, analyze, and integrate academic articles into arguments. Reading 1. Read and understand target language fiction and non-fiction texts. 2. Classify, summarize, infer, compare, explain, and critique readings. Culture/Civilization 1. Identify and differentiate major periods of artistic and cultural production. 2. Analyze and synthesize characteristics of literary and cultural texts. 3. Identify, distinguish, and interpret cultural differences, cross-cultural and ethical issues. Integrated Skills 1. Explain, illustrate, and evaluate critical elements of target language texts in class discussions. 2. Conceive of ideas and opinions and discuss them with others.