Spanish - World Languages, A.A.

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World Languages

This program allows students to focus on the Spanish language and the cultures that speak Spanish for their Associate of Arts degree. Students must successfully complete the core courses with a “C” or higher to meet program requirements. After completing the Spanish Core Requirements, students will have the foundation necessary to continue Spanish study at an intermediate level. With the choices offered in the Core Electives, students will also be exposed to courses which offer a focus on the relationship of language, culture, history, and peoples as these contribute to a deeper understanding of our global society. Students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate transfer college catalog to plan their program of study.

General Education Requirements

Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements .

Total General Education Requirements: 26-28 Credits

Core and Elective courses taken as part of completion of a degree program may also be used to meet General Education requirements where applicable. Please note that use of these courses to meet General Education requirements may reduce the number of hours required to complete a degree, however that number cannot be reduced below the institutional minimum of 60 credits.

Core Courses

Any combination of the following classes equivalent to four semesters or 14-16 credits hours in Spanish:

SPAN 1010 - First Year Spanish I (4)
SPAN 1020 - First Year Spanish II (4)
SPAN 1475—Independent Study in Spanish (1-3)
SPAN 2030 - Second Year Spanish I (4)
SPAN 2040 - Second Year Spanish II (4)
SPAN 2140 - Introduction to Literature (3)
SPAN 2210 - Intermediate Composition and Conversation I (3)
SPAN 2220 - Intermediate Composition and Conversation II (3)
SPAN 2450 - Special Studies in Spanish (2-3)
SPAN 2460 - Field Studies (1-3)
1 Spanish course earned by challenge credit (3-4)

Total Core Courses: 14-16 Credits

Core Electives

Students should choose courses from the following list totaling 6-8 credits.

ANTH 1200 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 2340 - Ancient Mesoamerica (3)
ART 2020 - Art History II (3)
GEOG 1000 - Introduction to World Regional Geography (3)
HIST 2125 - Ancient Civilizations (3)
HUMN 2445 - US Culture and Language for Foreign Students (3)
HUMN 2460 - Humanities Field Studies (1-3)
JAPN 1010 - First Year Japanese I (4)
JAPN 1020 - First Year Japanese II (4)
SPAN 2460 - Field Studies (1-3)
ENGL-Any English Course 2000 or higher with a focus on the Literature or Culture of a Foreign Country (3)
SPAN-Any Spanish Course not taken to fulfill the Core Courses for Spanish (3-4)
One Semester of a World Language, 1010 or higher, other than Spanish (3-4)

Total Core Electives: 6-8 Credits

Recommended Transfer and General Education Electives

The following courses are recommended as electives for General Education Requirements and Transfer programs.

ANTH 1200 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ANTH 2340 - Ancient Mesoamerica (3)
ART 2020 - Art History II (3)
GEOG 1000 - Introduction to World Regional Geography (3)
HIST 2125 - Ancient Civilizations (3)
JAPN 1010 - First Year Japanese I (4)
JAPN 1020 - First Year Japanese II (4)
HUMN 2445 - US Culture and Language for Foreign Students (3)
HUMN 2460 - Humanities Field Studies (1-3) **if SPAN 2460-Field Studies: Spanish-speaking Country, has already been taken
SPAN 1010 - First Year Spanish I (4)
SPAN 1020 - First Year Spanish II (4)
SPAN 2460 - Field Studies (1-3)
SPAN-Any Spanish course not taken to fulfill core courses for Spanish
ENGL-Any English course 2000 level or higher with a focus on the literature or culture of a foreign country
One semester of a World Language, 1010 or higher, other than Spanish

Total Elective Courses: 8-12 Credits

Minimum Credits for Degree = 60

Modern Language Education

Students who plan to teach at the secondary level should complete coursework both in the Secondary Education program and in their primary language (Spanish). Students need to work closely with their Northwest advisors to monitor the requirements of transfer institutions. Language majors have found it helpful to initiate study of a second foreign language during their first two years of college work. Northwest’s course offerings and scheduling support such an option.