Spanish A.B.
Chair: Associate Professor Essary
A major in Spanish requires that students complete the following trajectory. Students must move forward after completing the requirements at a given level.
Spanish majors are required to study abroad for at least one semester in a program that has been approved by the university and the department. The study abroad semester may be completed at any point in the above trajectory and includes the following requirements. Additional credits from abroad may be applied to general studies requirements, another major, or a minor as appropriate, or used as elective credit for graduation. Consult with the Spanish section head regarding where experimental courses numbered 37XX can be counted with approval in the major.
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required Courses: 4 sh
| SPN 2020 | INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II - GROWING UP IN THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 0071 | SENIOR COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION | 0 |
SPN 2020: waived for students who place at the 3000-level (students must still complete the total semester hours required for the major).
Topics in Hispanic Culture and Spanish Language: 8 sh
Select two courses at the SPN 3000-3490 level both taken on campus.
| SPN 3130 | HUMAN MIGRATIONS | 4 sh |
| SPN 3140 | US-SPANISH-AMERICAN RELATIONS | 4 sh |
| SPN 3150 | EXPLORING IDENTITY IN THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 3160 | SPANISH SPEAKING CULTURES THROUGH FILM | 4 sh |
| SPN 3180 | ADVANCED SPANISH IN THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 3200 | READING TEXTS, READING LIFE | 4 sh |
| SPN 3300 | TODAY'S SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD THROUGH MEDIA | 4 sh |
| SPN 3330 | DEFINING MOMENTS OF THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 3350 | LATINOS IN THE U.S.: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE | 4 sh |
| SPN 3410 | STRUCTURES OF SPANISH LANGUAGE | 4 sh |
| SPN 3430 | BEYOND GOOGLE TRANSLATE: SPANISH TRANSLATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY | 4 sh |
Topics in Linguistic and Textual Interpretations: 8 sh
Select two courses at the SPN 3500-3999 level, both taken on campus.
Topics in Cultural History and Intellectual Thought: 8 sh
Select two courses at the SPN 4000-4999 level, both taken on campus.
| SPN 4500 | INNOVATION AND SOCIAL PROTEST IN THEATRE | 4 sh |
| SPN 4510 | WOMEN'S WRITING IN THE HISPANIC WORLD | 4 sh |
| SPN 4520 | TRENDS IN 20TH AND 21st CENTURY NARRATIVE | 4 sh |
| SPN 4530 | REALISMO MAGICO OR REAL MARAVILLOSO | 4 sh |
| SPN 4540 | EATING THROUGH THE PAGES: FOOD IN CONTEMPORARY TEXTS | 4 sh |
| SPN 4550 | RELIGION, IDOLATRY AND CONQUEST: FROM MEDIEVAL SPAIN TO THE NEW WORLD | 4 sh |
Study Abroad Preparation and Reflection: 4 sh
The sequence of courses, WLC 3010, WLC 3020, WLC 3030, is designed to help you prepare, reflect on, and process your required study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country. You must enroll in the 1-credit WLC 3010 the semester BEFORE you study abroad, the 1-credit WLC 3020 (online) WHILE you are studying abroad, and the 2-credit WLC 3030 the semester AFTER you return from study abroad.
Study Abroad Electives: 8-12 sh
A maximum of 3 courses (12 sh) taught in Spanish can be counted from the semester study abroad. Courses must be pre-approved by the Spanish section and the Registrar.
An internship in Spanish is strongly encouraged, and up to 4 sh of internship credit can count as elective credit for the Spanish major. Internship must have pre-approval by a faculty mentor at Elon and by the department.
Total Credit Hours: 40-44
Program Outcomes
Language Proficiency
1. Oral expression and listening comprehension: Advanced Low (ACTFL)
2. Written expression and reading comprehension: Advanced Mid (ACTFL)
Research and Critical Thinking
1. Critically considers issue/problem being researched. Demonstrates sophistication in the analysis of different sides of an issue and uses appropriate, relevant and compelling texts to articulate ideas that show a deep understanding of complex ideas.
2. Using credible and relevant sources develops a sophisticated and coherent analysis and synthesis. Critically evaluates and thoroughly questions the viewpoints expressed by experts in those sources.
3. Conducts in-depth research in the target language, following field-appropriate disciplinary standards.
4. Identifies core issues of given topics (based on cultural products, such as literature, film, historical texts, journalistic texts, visual art), researches those issues and engages in substantive analysis.
5. Independently connects and interrelates his/her learning to previous studies within and outside the discipline.
Intercultural Competency
1. Demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the complexity of another culture’s history, politics, communication styles, economy, beliefs and practices. Demonstrates a nuanced understanding of how another culture’s perspectives are shaped by the elements above and shapes those elements.
2. Articulates insights into their own cultural rules, judgments and biases learned through their interactions with culturally different others.
3. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of and ability to ask complex questions about cultural perspectives revealed by differences in communication: grammar, vocabulary, syntax, nonverbal. Is able to manage appropriately some cultural conventions within a variety of contexts.