Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
University of Redlands
Key Information
Campus location
Redlands, USA
Languages
English, Spanish
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 53,716 *
Application deadline
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* Fall, Spring, and May terms
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Introduction
Welcome to the Department of Spanish at the University of Redlands. We are a diverse department of scholars and teachers whose primary goal is to explore with our students the varied cultures and literature of the Hispanic World as well as emphasize the proper use of the Spanish language. We offer a Bachelors's degree in Spanish for those students seeking undergraduate study. We also provide the opportunity for students to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.
Furthermore, we train students to think critically in an increasingly global community and to perceive complexity, and divergence in cultures through an interdisciplinary approach. Our task is deeply rooted in the liberal arts tradition. We welcome any questions you may have and thank you for your interest in our program.
Spanish in the World Today
Currently, there are more than 400 million Spanish Speakers. Thus, by learning Spanish, you will be better able to communicate with Spanish speakers in general, but especially those who do not speak English. Whether you study abroad or in the United States, you will most likely experience a situation that will require you to know Spanish.
Spanish speaking countries include: México, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panamá, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Perú, Argentina and Bolivia, among others.
More than 30 million people in the United States speak Spanish.
Knowing Spanish enhances your probability of getting the job you want. Have the ability to speak Spanish will allow you to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees and employers. If no one else at your workplace speaks Spanish, you'll be even more valuable.
Most colleges and universities require that undergraduate students take at least two semesters of a foreign language. If you are thinking about pursuing graduate school, you should know that many require students to be able to read and comprehend one, and sometimes two, foreign languages.
Admissions
Curriculum
Degree Programs
The Major
A major in Spanish consists of 44 credits beyond SPAN 201–202. Spanish majors may choose an emphasis on Latin American or Spanish literature, culture, and civilization. At least 30 credits must be in prescribed courses other than individualized study, and at least 28 of these credits must be earned at the University of Redlands.
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
- SPAN 301–302 or equivalent, except for students who start at the fourth-year level.
- SPAN 424
- Take one group: 8 credits from SPAN 426–427 or 436–437
- Additional Courses include: SPAN 425 or 435, 458, 459
- Three additional 400 level Spanish courses
Students who plan to major in Spanish should discuss their programs of study with faculty advisors as early as possible.
The Minor
A minor in Spanish consists of 24 credits beyond SPAN 202. Requirements: SPAN 301–302 or equivalent (except for students who start at the fourth-year level*), plus four additional courses at the 400 level. At least 12 of these credits must be earned at the University of Redlands.
*Students placed at 400-level must complete six courses at the 400-level.
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate
Spanish Language: Students receiving a score of three on the Advanced Placement Test or a score of five or six in an International Baccalaureate higher-level course (Lang-B) will receive 4 credits; those who score four or five on the Advanced Placement Test or seven in an International Baccalaureate high-level course (Lang-B) will receive 8 credits toward the major or 8 credits for graduation.
Spanish Literature: Students with scores of four or five on the Advanced Placement Test or a seven in an International Baccalaureate higher-level course (Lang-B) will receive 8 credits toward the major or 8 credits for graduation.
Study Abroad
May Term Semester in Ecuador. Students will spend May Term in Ecuador. They will live with Ecuadorian families and experience the culture firsthand. They will travel to different geographical zones to experience and learn about the three distinct ecosystems, including the volcanic, the highlands of the Andes, and the cloud forest. The students will learn about the Ecuadorian culture, including urban Ecuadorian society as well as indigenous groups. The May Term session may be counted toward the minor.
Semester and Full-Year Programs Abroad: Students should consult with the Study Abroad office. Students should discuss their program of study with the Spanish faculty before departure or will not receive credit in Spanish.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
By graduation, Spanish majors will be able to:
I. Language learning and acquisition
- Compose written arguments at an advanced level of proficiency with proper syntactical and grammatical structures;
- Communicate orally with native or near-native proficiency in the target language; and,
- Produce a senior thesis/project with a clear thesis statement, a logical structure, convincing evidence, and persuasive analysis.
II. Literature interpretation and analysis
- Analyze and interpret literary and cultural traditions, such as major movements, writers, and works of the Spanish-speaking world, focusing ideally on multiple traditions; and,
- Read critically, interpret analytically, and write coherently about major texts produced in the Spanish-speaking world.
III. Cultural competency
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major cultural trends of different Hispanic cultures.
English Language Requirements
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