Spanish (SPAN) Major

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Maria Ramos, Head
Department of Modern Languages
SNF 121
605-688-5101
Fax: 605-688-6699
e-mail: maria.ramos@sdstate.edu

The major in Spanish requires a minimum of 36 credit hours in Spanish.

Spanish 101 and 102 do not count towards the major or minor. The obligatory foundational coursework for the major should include 201, 202, 310, 330 and at least 18 additional credit hours of upper-division (300-400) classes. In upper division courses, majors can choose two different emphases depending on their interests and future career plans:

Humanities and Education Emphasis

Intended for students who plan to become language teachers or continue their studies in graduate school in any discipline in the humanities. In addition to the foundational coursework listed above, this option requires SPAN 353, SPAN 355, SPAN 433 and SPAN 435. These courses may only be substituted with written approval by the Department Head. Additional upper-division courses, as well as a long-term study abroad experience are highly recommended.

Professional Emphasis

Intended for students who plan to use their Spanish skills in a professional field, such as health, international business, etc. In addition to the foundational coursework listed above, this option requires SPAN 308 or SPAN 350, SPAN 444, plus six credits of literature and/ or culture. These courses may only be substituted with written approval by the Department Head. Additional upper-division courses, as well as a long-term study abroad experience are highly recommended.

A minimum grade of “C” is required in all the major courses.

The following schedules are very general. Please contact a Spanish adviser for more specific information.

Students who have a background in modern language study before entering the University should take the Placement Examination to determine the appropriate course in which to enroll. Credit may be obtained for courses exempted upon completion of one course in the department, with a grade of “C” or better, and the payment of the established fee to the Academic Evaluation and Assessment Office. Please see “Modern Language Credit” on page 19 of this catalog for more detailed information.

Requirements for Spanish Major - Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Sciences:

Freshman Year:

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3*
IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3**
IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
Electives

ENGL 101 - Composition I * Credits: 3
SPAN 101 - Introductory Spanish I * ** (COM) (G) Credits: 4
See footnote two below
SPCM 101* - Fundamentals of Speech (COM) Credits: 3

Sophomore Year:

Fall

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*
B.A. Core: Humanities (IGR Goal 3-option 2, not in Modern Languages Department) Credits: 3

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (COM) Credits: 3
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (COM) Credits: 3
SPAN 211 - Intermediate Oral Practice I (COM) Credits: 2
SPAN 212 - Intermediate Oral Practice II (COM) Credits: 2

Fall or Spring

SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3*
Electives

ENGL 201 - Composition II * Credits: 3

Spring

SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3*

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (COM) Credits: 3
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (COM) Credits: 3
SPAN 211 - Intermediate Oral Practice I (COM) Credits: 2
SPAN 212 - Intermediate Oral Practice II (COM) Credits: 2

Junior Year:

See footnote two below

Fall

Spanish coursework ( 310, 330 and electives) Credits: 3-6

Fall or Spring

B.A. Core: Humanities (IGR Goal 3-option 2, not in Modern Languages Department) Credits: 3
IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
Electives

Spring

Spanish coursework ( 310, 330 and electives) Credits: 3-6

Senior Year:

Fall

Spanish coursework (300-400 level) Credits: 3-6

Fall or Spring

Electives

Spring

Spanish coursework (300-400 level) Credits: 3-6

Note:

A minimum grade of “C” is required for a Spanish course to count towards the major or minor.

Footnotes:

Footnote One: Students who have a background in modern language study before entering the University should take the Placement Examination to determine the appropriate course in which to enroll. Credit may be obtained for courses exempted upon completion of one course in the department, with a grade of “C” or better, and the payment of the established fee to the Academic Evaluation and Assessment Office. Please see “Modern Language Credit” on page 19 of this catalog for more detailed information.

Footnote Two: Junior year course selections, which fulfill the Institutional (SDSU) requirements, must be different from those taken to fulfill the General Education requirements.

Teaching Specialization:

See page 69 for “Education Curriculum for Teachers of Academic Subjects”.

Curriculum Notes:

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.