Languages and Intercultural Studies: Hispanic Studies Concentration, B.A.

Mission Statement

The Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies educates students to be global citizens by offering coursework, co-curricular programs, and study abroad opportunities that allow students to acquire proficiency in languages other than English and critical awareness of the cultures associated with these languages. Learning another language facilitates one’s ability to take the perspective of others who perceive and describe the world using a different linguistic and cultural frame of reference. By promoting such perspective-taking, the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies fosters respect for cultural and intellectual diversity and nurtures students’ desire and ability to promote productive communication between individuals and nations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate language skills at or above the intermediate high level of proficiency consistent with the ACTFL guidelines on proficiency in a foreign language.
Demonstrate an understanding of target cultures and perspectives in a global context and to think critically about issues related to these cultures.

Degree Requirements (120 Credits)

Core Curriculum Requirements

Core Curriculum (36-40 Total Credit Hours)

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements (3-6+ Credits) *

Foundation Courses (9-18 Credits) *

Complete the following courses:

LIS 122 Introduction to Intercultural Studies - 3 credits
Choose one 300 or 400 level LIS course
Participation in a study abroad program, internship, or significant immersion experience (to be approved by department chair)

Note:

* Course credit hours only count once toward the total university graduation credit hour requirements. Click on Credit Sharing for more information.

Major Requirements (27 Credits)

Complete the following courses:

Complete one of the following options:

SPAN 320 Spanish for the Professions - 3 credits AND
SPAN 323 Spanish for Business and Tourism - 3 credits
OR
Choose two additional courses in Hispanic literature and/or culture/civilization at the 300 or 400 level

Cognate Requirements (12 Credits)

Students will be advised to choose cognates that support their chosen concentration (12 credits at 300 or 400 level). If students choose to double major or declare a minor, the cognate requirement will be waived.

Electives (16-33 Credits)

Total Credits Required: 120

Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all foundation and major requirement courses.