SPANISH, B.A.
2013-2014
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (52 UNITS, 48 UPPER DIVISION)
FALL WINTER SPRING
Grades of “C” or better required. Courses may not need to be completed in order listed. For course prerequisites, consult bulletin.
NOTE: One year in ACA Spain or Argentina is required unless evidence of secondary school completion in Latin America or Spain is provided.
Select 4 units in SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II or SPAN 213 Spanish for Spanish Speakers (4)
Select 4 units in Advanced Composition from the following:
SPAN 312 Advanced Spanish Reading and Composition (4)
Argentina: Advanced Spanish Composition SPAN 361/461 (2), 362/462 (2), 363/463 (2)
Spain: Advanced Spanish Composition SPAN 361/461 (3), 362/462 (3), 363/463 (3)
Select 4 units in Advanced Grammar from the following:
SPAN 329 Advanced Spanish Grammar (4)
Argentina or Spain: Advanced Spanish Grammar SPAN 351/451 (4), 352/452 (4), 353/453 (4)
Select 4 units in Advanced Spanish Linguistics from SPAN 334 Applied Spanish Linguistics (4)
Select 4 units in Civilization from the following:
Spain: SPAN or WDLG 315 (2) , 316 (2), 317 (2) History of Spain and Europe or SPAN 426 Spanish Civilization (4) Theme IIB*
Argentina: SPAN 428 Spanish-American Civilization (4) Theme IIB*
Select 2 units in Research from WDLG 495 Research (2-4)
Select 4 additional elective units of ACA Spain or Argentina courses level 200 or above (4)
Select 26 units in 300 or 400-level Spanish from the following:
SPAN 307 Advanced Spanish Language Proficiency (4)
SPAN 318 Introduction to Literature (4)
SPAN 347 Peninsular Spanish LIterature XXth Century - 1898 (4)
SPAN 348 Spanish-American Literature 1492-1888 (4) Theme IIB*
SPAN 468 Themes: Contemporary Spanish Literature: XXth Century (4)
SPAN 469 Themes: Contemporary Latin American Literature: XXth Century (4) Theme IIB*
SPAN 499 Directed Study (1-4)
or Upper division ACA electives in Argentina or Spain
Select 8 units in the cognate areas below:
4 units in Latin American or European History:
HIST 105, HIST 321, HIST 322, HIST 323, HIST 454, HIST 455, HIST 430J, HIST 430L, HIST 430M, HIST 432G
4 units in History or Appreciation of Art / Music:
ARTA 205, ARTA 308, ARTA 309, ARTA 310, ARTA 408, DRAM 160, MUHL 205, MUHL 335, MUHL 336, MUHL 337, MUHL 338,
MUHL 339
UNIVERSITY STUDIES FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES (19-37 UNITS) Grades of “C” or better required.
I FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR
II RHETORICAL SKILLS
III MATHEMATICS
IV WORLD LANGUAGES
V HEALTH AND FITNESS
UNST 101A (1) and 101B (1) or UNST 100A (3) and 100B (3)
A. ENGL 111 (3), 112 (3), 113 (3) College Writing or ENGL 124 Freshman Seminar (4)
B. Complete 4 units in SPAN 347, SPAN 348, SPAN 426, SPAN 428, or SPAN 469
College-level Mathematics course, e.g. MATH 115, 121, 155, or CPTG 117 (4)
Level 3 proficiency (e.g. 153) in one non-English language (4-12)
HLSC 120 Lifetime Fitness with laboratory (2)
UNIVERSITY STUDIES GENERAL STUDIES (52 UNITS, 20 UPPER DIVISION)
THEME
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IIA
IIB
IIC
III
IIIB
IIIC
RLGN
IVA
IVB
IVC
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Grades of “D” or better required, unless courses are required by major.
Understanding Human Beings or IB Humans as Thoughtful Global Citizens
Globalization, Identity and Citizenship (SSCI 104 / 105 / 106 / 107) Prerequisite: ENGL 113/124
History and Appreciation of Visual and Performing Arts
Historical or Contemporary Culture and Context
Exploring Culture (HUMN 204 / 205 / 206) Prerequisite: ENGL 111/124
Any Theme III course (Theme III A, B, C, or D)
Required Beliefs course (RELT 104 / 106 / 245 or RLGN 304)
Scripture
RLGN 304 Adventism in Global Perspective / RLGN 305 Religion in Three Cultures (4) Prerequisite: ENGL 113/124, Junior
Life Science (4) Either Life Science or Physical Science must include laboratory
Physical Science (4) Either Life Science or Physical Science must include laboratory
Scientific Foundations (NSCI 404 / 405 / 406 / 407) (4)
Senior Seminar: UNST 404 Religion, Values, and Social Responsibility (4)
UNIVERSITY STUDIES SERVICE-LEARNING (3 courses)
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*A maximum of 4 units from major and 8 units of major cognates can be applied to General Studies. For more information, consult 2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Bulletin, p. 72.
NOTE: Should a student’s general education and major degree program not meet the minimum 190 (60 upper division) units required for graduation, the student must complete elective units to make up the defiency.
SPANISH
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Bachelor of Arts
The Department of World Languages is dedicated to equipping graduates of thsi
degree linguistically, culturally, and intellectually and for effective communication
in and about languages and literatures other than English in a pluralistic American
society and abroad.
The Spanish major is offered jointly through La Sierra University and the Adventist
Colleges Abroad (ACA) schools in Argentina and Spain. Students wishing to declare
the Spanish major must take the Spanish Placement Test administered by the
Department of World Languages. A year abroad (3 quarters or 2 semesters) is
required for all majors, except those who can give evidence of having completed
secondary school studies in their native Spanish-speaking country in Latin America
or Spain. For exact credit equivalencies from the ACA programs in Argentina or
Spain for the Spanish major, consult with the World Language Department.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS: Graduates from this
department specialize in a wide range of employment. This would include business,
industry and commerce, civil service, education, law, library science, media, science,
health services, social work, religious work, social sciences, travel, tourism, and
teaching. Other career opportunities include consultant, diplomat, editor, and
translator.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to a B.A. degree, a graduate
degree in some other field is required for some of the above specialties. For
those wishing to teach English as a second language, a knowledge of a foreign
language is recommended in addition to teaching credentials.
JOB OUTLOOK: Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to grow
46 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Employment growth reflects increasing globalization and a more diverse U.S.
population, which is expected to require more interpreters and translators.
SALARY: The median annual wage for interpreters and translators was $45,430
in May 2012. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $23,570, and the top 10
percent earned more than $91,800.
Websites
La Sierra University
www.lasierra.edu
Department
www./lasierra.edu/world-languages
Faculty
Chair
Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson, Ph.D.
Advisors
Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson, Ph.D.
Esther Saguar, M.A.
Contact Information
Gladwyn Hall (GH) 205
(951) 785-2257
Professional Organizations
American Council on the
Teaching of Foreign Languages
1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.actfl.org
American Translators Association
225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.atanet.org
In the top four industries in which interpreters and translators worked, the
median annual wages were as follows:
Professional, scientific, and technical services
Government
Educational services; state, local, and private
Health care and social assistance $54,110
52,740
43,260
40,130
Career information adapted from
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2014). Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/ooh.
Academic program information adapted from
La SIerra University. (2013). Undergraduate Academic Bulletin. Retrieved from http://www.lasierra.edu/
bulletin.
Academic Advising
Center for Student Academic Success
Sierra Vista Hall, Room 114
(951) 785-2452
[email protected]
www.lasierra.edu/advising