2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Spanish (SPAN) Major


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Maria Ramos
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 does not count towards the major or minor. The coursework for the major should include 102, 201, 202, 310 and at least 18 additional credit hours of upper-division (300-400) classes. Upperdivision coursework must include a minimum of four credit hours in literature, four credit hours in civilization and culture, and two credit hours in advanced language study.

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 Science:


Freshman Year:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2-3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Electives

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • B.A. Core: Humanities (IGR Goal 3-option 2, not in Modern Languages Department) Credits: 3 (Fall)
  • Electives

Junior Year:


See footnote two below

  • Spanish coursework ( 310, 330 and electives) Credits: 3-6
    (Fall and Spring)
  • B.A. Core: Humanities (IGR Goal 3-option 2, not in Modern Languages Department) Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Electives

Senior Year:


  • Spanish coursework (300-400 level, including SPAN 433 and/or SPAN 435) Credits: 3-6
    (Fall and Spring)
  • Electives

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.

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.

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