University General Course Catalog 2024-2025
Spanish (Media Studies Specialization), B.A.
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As an official language of the United Nations, the European Union, the Organization of American States and the Union of South American Nations, Spanish offers many professional opportunities across the planet as well as in the U.S. With over 500 million native speakers and official status in 21 countries in the Americas, Africa and Europe, the Spanish-speaking population plays a vital role in the culture and economy of the world.
The Spanish Bachelor of Arts with concentration in Media aims to serve students who plan to enter a career using their Spanish language skills. It offers students who plan to enter the field of media with a foundational background in Spanish language, linguistics, and culture. It offers courses that focus on the linguistic structures of English and Spanish, including U.S. Spanish, and on the development of a bilingual and bicultural competence. Several courses offer students extensive practice in real-life settings that address the specialized needs of professionals – journalism – and prepare students for successful careers in which Spanish-English bilingualism is a key asset.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- write professionally in Spanish in ways that reflect linguistic or cultural analysis, critical thinking, and writing proficiency in the Advanced (or higher) range. (C, CT)
- converse in Spanish at the Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High (or higher) ranges. (C)
- explain the linguistic and demographic complexity of the Hispanophone world. (QR)
Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno
Use the transfer agreement and the degree planner (available by clicking Icon Capture42Active-Hidden2021-10-21 20:24:062021-10-21 20:24:06at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval. If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning. 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
I. Core General Education Requirements (24-27 units)
NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”
Students must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.
A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3
B. Quantitative Reasoning (3 units minimum) - CO2
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO2 courses .
C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (6 units minimum) - CO4, CO4L
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO4/CO4L courses .
D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .
E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .
F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8
Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
II. Additional Core Requirements (18 units maximum)
Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.
A. Science, Technology & Society - CO9
B. Diversity & Equity - CO10
Choose one of the following. The JOUR and SPAN courses listed can also be used in the major requirement: C. Global Context - CO11
Choose one of the following. The JOUR and SPAN courses listed can also be used in the major requirement: E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis - CO13
Choose one of the following. The JOUR and SPAN courses listed can also be used in the major requirement: F. Application - CO14
Choose one of the following. The JOUR and SPAN courses listed can also be used in the major requirement: III. Additional College Requirements (6-20 units)
Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.
A. World Language Requirement (0-14 units)
Students seeking this bachelor’s degree must demonstrate proficiency in a world language other than English equal to a fourth semester course level through one of the following options:
- complete a fourth semester college course in a world language other than English;
- demonstrate proficiency through a means determined by the Department of World Languages and Literatures including but not limited to minimum standardized test scores (CBAPE, SAT II, or IB), attaining a minimum aptitude on an accredited world language assessment test, or providing transcript evidence of a high school or equivalent diploma in which English was not the language of instruction; or,
- participate in a study abroad language program pre-approved by the Department of World Languages and Literatures to meet the world language requirement.
Note: Four years of high school world language instruction does not automatically satisfy this 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, 6 units that are outside the departments in which they major or minor, and that exclude courses taken to fulfill the Core General Education requirements (Core Objectives 1 through 8).
IV. Major Requirements (30 units and an Exit Examination)
In the Spanish major, 30 units are required, all of which must be at the 300-400 level. Twelve of the 30 required units must be completed on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
A. Composition Component (6 units)
B. Culture Component (3 units)
Choose one of the following courses: C. Literature Component (6 units)
Choose two of the following courses: D. Language and Linguistics Component (6 units)
Choose two of the following courses: E. Journalism Component (6 units)
Choose two of the following courses: F. Service Learning/Internship Component (3 units)
Choose one of the following courses: G. Exit Examination (0 units)
Upon completion of their major coursework, students must take an exit examination. Contact the department office to arrange an exam seating. Students must pass the examination to be eligible for graduation. A note (Satisfactorily Completed Spanish B.A. Exit Examination) will be added to each student’s transcript.
V. Minor Requirements (18-21 units)
The World Languages and Literatures Department accepts any minor approved by the College of Liberal Arts. Students majoring in Spanish Media may complete one of the other Spanish minor tracks (Translation, Language & Society, or Language & Culture). VI. Electives (4-39 units)
VII. Recommended Schedule
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
Fall Semester (15 units)
- JOUR Component (3 units)
- SPAN 353-357 Literature Component (3 units) (first of two courses)
- SPAN Language and Linguistics Component (3 units) (first of two courses)
- 300-400 Level Minor (6 units) OR
- General Elective (6 units)
Spring Semester (15 units)
- JOUR Component (3 units) (second of two courses)
- SPAN Language and Linguistics Component (3 units) (second of two courses)
- Service Learning/Internship Component (3 units)
- Completion of Graduation Milestone (Language Assessment) (0 units)
Choose two of the following options: - 300-400 Level Minor (3 units)
- General Elective (3 units)
- Capstone Integration & Synthesis (3 units) (if not already taken)
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