University General Course Catalog 2015-2016

Dec 01, 2024

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Spanish, B.A.

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Description

The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Spanish. Within the major program, students may emphasize the study of language or literature, although they must include each study emphasis in their coursework.

Foreign-born students may not enroll in lower-division classes in their native language. Native speakers of languages other than English are encouraged to consult with the department chair for special advising on remedial study or advanced work.

Contact Information

241 Edmund J Cain Hall
(775) 784-6055

College of Liberal Arts Advising http://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

Graduation Requirements

Total Units	120
Cumulative GPA	2.0
University GPA	2.0
Major GPA	2.0
Residency Requirement	30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement	15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement	42 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution	60 Units

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-45 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)

Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Mathematics (3-5 units)

Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)

Refer to the “Natural Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)

Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)

Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)

Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)

Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

H. Diversity (3 units)

Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

A. Foreign Language (0-14 units)

Successful completion of the foreign language requirement may be accomplished through one of four options:

complete a fourth semester college course in a foreign language or in American Sign Language;
demonstrate proficiency through placement examination or other means determined by the Department of World Languages and Literatures, including minimum CBAPE, SAT II, or IB scores;
show transcript evidence of successful completion of four years of high school coursework in the same foreign language; or
participate in a Studies Abroad program pre-approved by the college to meet the foreign language requirement.

B. College Breadth Requirement (6 units)

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in the college shall be required to take, within the College of Liberal Arts, two courses that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements.

III. Major Requirements (30 units)

In the Spanish major, 30 units are required, all of which must be 300 - 400 level. Twelve of the 30 required units must be completed on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

Spanish majors must take:

SPAN 305 - Spanish Composition I (3 units)
SPAN 306 - Spanish Composition II (3 units)
SPAN 350 - Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature (3 units)
SPAN 300 or above (6 units)
SPAN 400 or above in literature (6 units)

Choose one of the following (3 units):

SPAN 321 - Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 units)
SPAN 322 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization (3 units)
SPAN 323 - Chicano/U.S. Latino Culture (3 units)

Choose two of the following (6 units):

IV. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)

The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts.

V. Electives (3-30 units)

VI. Recommended Schedule

A. First Year

Fall Semester (16-18 units)

Core Curriculum English (3 units) *
Core Curriculum Math (3-5 units) *
SPAN 111 - First Year Spanish I (4 units) *
Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)
Core Curriculum Fine Arts (3 units)
* Spanish course placement is based on AP scores or the Spanish placement exam. Please consult the College Board Advanced Placement Examinations (CBAPE) section in this catalog or consult an advisor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

Spring Semester (16-17 units)

ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) *
Core Curriculum Natural Science (3-4 units)
SPAN 112 - First Year Spanish II (4 units)
General Electives (100-200 level) (6 units)
* English and Math course placement is based on test scores. Please consult the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

B. Second Year

Fall Semester (13-16 units)

CH 201 - Ancient and Medieval Cultures (3 units)
Core Curriculum Natural Science A (3-4 units)
SPAN 211 - Second Year Spanish I (3 units)
College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)
General Elective (1-3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CH 202 - The Modern World (3 units)
Core Curriculum Diversity (100-200 level) (3 units)
SPAN 212 - Second Year Spanish II (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)
Minor (100-200 level) (3 units)

C. Third Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

CH 203 - American Experiences and Constitutional Change (3 units)
SPAN 305 - Spanish Composition I (3 units)
SPAN 350 - Introduction to the Study of Hispanic Literature (3 units)
College Breadth Requirement (100-200 level) (3 units)
Minor (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

SPAN 306 - Spanish Composition II (3 units)
SPAN 354 - Masterworks of Spanish Peninsular Literature, 1700-Present (3 units) OR
SPAN 356 - Masterworks of Spanish American Literature 1850-Present (3 units) OR
SPAN 357 - Masterworks of Chicano/U.S. Latino Literature (3 units)
SPAN 321 - Spanish Culture and Civilization (3 units) OR
SPAN 322 - Spanish American Culture and Civilization (3 units) OR
SPAN 323 - Chicano/U.S. Latino Culture (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
Minor (3 units)

D. Fourth Year

Fall Semester (15 units)

SPAN 353 - Masterworks of Spanish Peninsular Literature to 1700 (3 units) OR
SPAN 355 - Masterworks of Spanish American Literature to 1850 (3 units) OR
SPAN 357 - Masterworks of Chicano/U.S. Latino Literature (3 units)
SPAN Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Core Curriculum Capstone (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)
General Elective (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

SPAN Literature Course (400-level) (3 units)
SPAN Literature Course (400-level) (3 units)
SPAN Elective (300-400 level) (3 units)
Capstone Course (3 units)
Minor (300-400 level) (3 units)