| 74 through your local high school. Visit ACU’s University Testing Center for more information about the AP. WebCAPE Placement Exam WebCAPE French, German, or Spanish Test – strongly recommended for all students wishing to register for their first foreign language class at ACU (and for whom transfer, CLEP, or AP work). FREN 111 Beginning French I, GER 111 Beginning German I, and SPAN 111 Beginning Spanish I are strictly designed and reserved for students with no previous knowledge of the target language. Placement Credit Students who take the WebCAPE and whose first foreign language class at ACU is beyond the first semester level may earn additional language credit as follows: • If the first foreign language class is at the second semester level (FREN 112, GER 112, or SPAN 112) and a grade of B- or higher is earned, three semester hours credit will also be awarded for the first semester course in the same language. • If the first foreign language class is at the third semester level (FREN 221, GER 221, or SPAN 221) and a grade of B- or higher is earned, six semester hours credits will also be awarded for the first and second semester courses in the same language. • If the first foreign language class is at the fourth semester level FREN 222, GER 222, or SPAN 222) and a grade of B- or higher is earned, nine semester hours credit will also be awarded for the first through third semester courses in the same language. • If the first foreign language class is an advanced course (FREN 30+, GER 3+, or SPAN 3+) and a grade of B- or higher is earned, twelve semester hour credit will also be awarded for the first through fourth semester courses in the same language. Admission Requirements Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the requirements listed in the ACT/SAT Placement Information section of this catalog (page 19). Study Abroad Expectations All students are encouraged to participate in ACU’s Study Abroad program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the site. Spanish Majors and Minors are strongly encouraged to participate in our Immersion Semester in Uruguay (Montevideo Si) or another immersion program. French Minors are strongly encouraged to participate in our French study abroad summer or another immersion program. Students should consult with their advisor as soon as possible.
SPANISH (BA) BA: SPANISH DEGREE PLAN (SPAN) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Literature Choose 9 hours from: ........................................................................ 9 SPAN 360 Survey of Peninsular Literature SPAN 361 Survey of Latin American Literature SPAN 365 Survey of South American Southern Cone Literature SPAN 460 Drama SPAN 461 Novel SPAN 462 Short Story SPAN 470 Christian Expression in Hispanic Letters SPAN 471 Borges and Cortázar Advanced Electives Choose 6 hours from: Any two advanced SPAN course numbered 300 or above Study Abroad Expectations (can be in hours above or university requirements) A student can earn between six and fifteen credit hours at our study abroad site in Uruguay. The regular Montevideo program offers beginning and intermediate courses, as well as advanced courses through Universidad Católica or Universidad de Montevideo. The Montevideo Semester Immersion Program offers intermediate and an advanced track. The intermediate track consists of: SPAN 221 Intermediate Spanish I SPAN 222 Intermediate Spanish II SPAN 305 Immersion Communication SPAN 345 Culture of South American Southern Cone SPAN 365 Survey of South American Southern Cone Literature The advanced track consists of: SPAN 305 Immersion Communication SPAN 345 Culture of South American Southern Cone SPAN 365 Survey of South American Southern Cone Literature A 400 level culture course A 400 level literature course TOTAL ...................................................................................... 34-38 1
Hours (in parentheses) may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours
ELECTIVES Minimum .................................................................................... 34-38 TOTAL MAJOR HOURS .............................................................72 OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum GPA in major ................................................................2.25 Minimum GPA for graduation ....................................................... 2.00 Minimum advanced hours ................................................................33 Minimum total hours ......................................................................128 Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog (page 37).
Teacher Certification
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Students interested in teaching Spanish at the high school level should choose the BA Spanish for Teacher Certification degree plan. It will meet all the requirements for language and teacher certification as specified by the Department of Teacher Education.
Foundational Courses SPAN 222 Intermediate Spanish II ............................................ (3)1 SPAN 290 Intermediate Conversation Lab ................................ 1-5 SPAN 301 Advanced Communication ............................................ 3 SPAN 499 Spanish Capstone (capstone and writing-intensive course) ........................................................................................ 3 Advanced Language Choose 6 hours from: ........................................................................ 6 SPAN 305 Immersion Communication SPAN 320 Advanced Grammar SPAN 321 Advanced Composition (writing-intensive course) Advanced Culture Choose 6 hours from: ........................................................................ 6 SPAN 342 Peninsular Spanish Culture SPAN 343 Latin American Culture SPAN 345 Culture of South American Southern Cone SPAN 444 Revolution & Insurrection in Latin America
SPANISH TEACHER CERTIFICATION (BA) BA: SPANISH TEACHER CERTIFICATION DEGREE PLAN (SPNT) UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog (page 37).
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Spanish SPAN 221 Intermediate Spanish I ................................................. 3 SPAN 222 Intermediate Spanish II ............................................. (3)1 SPAN 320 Advanced Grammar ..................................................... 3 SPAN 321 Advanced Composition (writing-intensive course) ..... 3