| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENT -STUDENT SUCCESS | ||
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1-2 |
| or SS 1500 | ||
| or HONR 1500 | Intro to Honors | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3-4 |
| or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 with Support | |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirement | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities (6 s.h.) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences (2 courses, 1 with lab) (6-7 s.h.) | 7 | |
| Social Science (6 s.h.) | 6 | |
| Social and Personal Awareness (6 s.h.) | 6 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| SPAN 2605 | 3 | |
| SPAN 3702 | 3 | |
| SPAN 3735 | Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition | 3 |
| SPAN 3755 | Advanced Spanish Conversation | 3 |
| SPAN 4880 | Spanish Conversation and Composition Capstone 1 | 3 |
| Six of the following: | 18-19 | |
| Spanish Phonetics and Phonology | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Business Spanish | ||
SPAN 3758 | ||
| Culture: Spain | ||
| Introduction to Literature: Spain | ||
| Culture: Spanish-America | ||
| Introduction to Literature: Spanish-America | ||
SPAN 3798 | (4 semester hours) | |
| Minor | 18 | |
| Electives to meet 120 hours | 31 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 120-123 | |
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In order to complete SPAN 4880 Spanish Conversation and Composition Capstone, the student must achieve the level of Advanced Low on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview and Writing Proficiency Test.
Study Abroad in Colombia
In May and June of odd-numbered years, students who have completed SPAN 3702 may enroll in SPAN 3798 . During this program, students live in Barranquilla, Colombia, and study Spanish at the Universidad del Norte. Contact the Department of World Languages and Cultures for additional information.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1 |
| SPAN 1550 | 4 | |
| ENGL 1550 or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 or Writing 1 with Support | 3-4 |
| MATH 2623 | Quantitative Reasoning or Introduction to Logic or Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Social and Personal Awareness GER | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 2600 | 4 | |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities GER | 3 | |
| Natural Science GER | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 2605 | 3 | |
| Social Science GER | 3 | |
| Social and Personal Awareness GER | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities GER | 3 | |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3702 | 3 | |
| Natural Science with Lab GER | 4 | |
| Social Science GER | 3 | |
| Minor course | 3 | |
| SPAN 3798 | (if odd-numbered year) or elective (3 semester hours) | 3-4 |
| Semester Hours | 16-17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3700-level course 1 | 3 | |
| SPAN 3700-level course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor 2600/3700-level course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective 3700/4800-level | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3700-level course 1 | 3 | |
| SPAN 3700-level course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor 2600/3700-level course | 3 | |
| Elective 3700/4800-level | 3 | |
| SPAN 3798 | (if odd-numbered year) or elective (3 semester hours) | 3-4 |
| Semester Hours | 15-16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3700-level course 1 | 3 | |
| SPAN 3700-level course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor 3700/4800-level course | 3 | |
| Elective 3700/4800-level | 3 | |
| SPAN 3701 | Service Learning in Spanish ( or Elective 3700/4800 level) | 2-3 |
| Semester Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3700-level course 1 | 3 | |
| SPAN 3700-level course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor 3700/4800-level course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| SPAN 4880 | Spanish Conversation and Composition Capstone | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 120-124 | |
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Each semester at least two of the following courses will be offered: SPAN 3724, SPAN 3735, SPAN 3736, SPAN 3740, SPAN 3755, SPAN 3758, SPAN 3762, SPAN 3763, SPAN 3766, SPAN 3767, SPAN 3798.
Learning Outcomes
The department's learning outcomes for foreign language majors are as follows:
CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING
The student will develop an understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of those areas in which the target language is spoken.
READING COMPREHENSION
The student will be able to read and understand a variety of materials written in the target language. These materials may include but are not limited to: novels, plays, poetry, newspaper and magazine articles, and private correspondence (e.g., business communications).
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
The student will be able to understand the target language when spoken in a variety of contexts. These contexts may include but are not limited to: conversation with another individual or individuals, formal lectures, song, and film.
ORAL EXPRESSION
The student will be able to carry on a conversation and deliver a speech in the target language. The student will achieve a level of Advanced Low on the Oral Proficiency Interview administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
WRITTEN EXPRESSION
The student will be able to compose in the target language a variety of written documents. These documents may include but are not limited to: formal and casual correspondence, essays, and creative works. The student will achieve a level of Advanced Low on the Writing Proficiency Test administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.