Spanish, BA
Program Description
The program in Spanish at Utah Tech allows students to immerse themselves in any Spanish-speaking culture. They will be able to use these necessary skills for research, translating and teaching not only the language, but also the literature and the culture of Spanish-speaking country. Traditionally, Spanish major students work as elementary or secondary education teachers. Lately, teaching has expanded to include Dual Language Immersion programs and magnet schools. For some students, a humanities degree in an entry step into graduate school. It is becoming increasingly common for Spanish majors to be accepted in graduate degree programs in law, social and health sciences after completing a degree in Spanish. Our students have multiple opportunities to use their knowledge throughout their program: Study abroad programs, interpreting opportunities at schools, and the Dental Hygiene program are some of the opportunities student have. Because of the interpersonal nature of languages and cultures, all of our courses focus on a communicative approach having our students practice real-life situations in meaningful context.
Program Curriculum
120 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts: Foreign Language Requirement | 3-16 | |
| Complete one of the following: | ||
- Complete 16 credits in a single foreign language, through earned credit (grade C or higher), credit by examination, or vertical credit from the courses listed on the GE Foreign Language Requirement page 1 | ||
- Complete a 2020 or higher foreign language course (grade C or higher) | ||
- Complete a 3060 foreign language course listed below (grade C or higher) | ||
- Receive 16 transfer credits for GEFL 1000 (8) and GEFL 2000 (8) in a single foreign language (grade C or higher) | ||
| OR | ||
| Complete a 1010 course listed below in a second foreign language (grade C or higher) AND one of the following: | ||
| 1. In a language not taught at Utah Tech, receive 12 FLATS exam credits for FLAT 1000 (8) and FLAT 2000 (4) | ||
or | ||
| 2. In a language not taught at Utah Tech, receive 12 transfer credits articulated as GEFL 1000 (8) and GEFL 2000 (4) (all grade C or higher) | ||
| OR | ||
| Available only to students who are nonnative English speakers, complete one of the following: | ||
- Complete 16 credits of ESL courses listed below (grade B or higher) | ||
- Submit one of the following test scores required for unconditional Utah Tech admission: TOEFL (61 iBT, 173 CBT, or 500 PBT); or Michigan (70); or USU-IELE equivalent score. Other tests may be accepted for admission to Utah Tech but will not fulfill this requirement. Official scores must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. | ||
| Total Hours | 3-16 | |
Introductory Information to Spanish Degree
Students can begin taking the required courses for the Spanish major in one of three ways:
1. By beginning with any of the lower division courses (SPAN 1010, 1020, 2010, or 2020), depending on a student’s background. Students who begin with 1020, 2010, or 2020 may receive vertical credits for the lower classes, if needed, according to policy.
2. By beginning with SPAN 3010 for heritage Spanish speakers1. If needed, students can receive vertical credits for the classes skipped, according to policy.
3. By beginning with SPAN 3060 for native speakers1 or students who have lived in a Spanish speaking environment for 1.5 years or more. If needed, students can receive vertical credits for the classes skipped, according to policy.
The Bachelor of Arts foreign language requirement may be filled with any of these three options as soon as the student receives credit for either SPAN 2020 or SPAN 3060.
Placement in foreign language classes is at the discretion of the Department Chair.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Core Requirements 2 | ||
| SPAN 3060 | Advanced Grammar, Culture and Composition I | 3 |
| SPAN 3075 | Intro to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 3080 | Spanish Phonetics & Pronunciation | 3 |
| SPAN 3390 | Intro to Spanish Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 4550 | Culture and Civilization of Spain | 3 |
| or SPAN 4560 | Culture/Customs of Spanish America | |
| SPAN 4610 | Spanish Peninsular Literature to 1800 | 3 |
| or SPAN 4620 | Spanish Peninsular Literature From 1800 | |
| SPAN 4630 | Spanish American Lit to 1880 | 3 |
| or SPAN 4640 | Spanish American Lit From 1880 | |
| SPAN 4800 | Spanish Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Spanish Electives | ||
| Complete 12 credits from the following: 2,3 | 12 | |
| SPAN 3010 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers | 3 |
| SPAN 3040 | Intermediate Grammar and Oral Proficiency | 4 |
| SPAN 3070 | Advanced Grammar, Culture and Composition II | 3 |
| SPAN 3090 | Spanish for the Professions: [topic] | 3 |
| SPAN 3116 | Pop Culture: Film, Media and Entertainment | 3 |
| SPAN 3117 | Breaking Down Walls, Building Identities | 3 |
| SPAN 3118 | Literature and Film: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| SPAN 3400 | Magical Realism | 3 |
| SPAN 3570 | Contemporary Spanish Culture and Society Through Film | 3 |
| SPAN 3580 | Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| SPAN 3950 | Hispanics in US Service Learn | 3 |
| SPAN 3990 | Seminar in Spanish: [topic] | 1-3 |
| SPAN 4000 | Foundations of Dual Language Immersion Education | 3 |
| or EDUC 4700 | Foundations of Dual Language Immersion Education | |
| SPAN 4100 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| SPAN 4200 | Introduction to Interpretation | 3 |
| SPAN 4300R | Spanish Internship | 3 |
| SPAN 4550 | Culture and Civilization of Spain | 3 |
| SPAN 4560 | Culture/Customs of Spanish America | 3 |
| SPAN 4610 | Spanish Peninsular Literature to 1800 | 3 |
| SPAN 4620 | Spanish Peninsular Literature From 1800 | 3 |
| SPAN 4625 | Generation of '98 | 3 |
| SPAN 4630 | Spanish American Lit to 1880 | 3 |
| SPAN 4640 | Spanish American Lit From 1880 | 3 |
| SPAN 4700 | Teaching Modern Languages | 3 |
| SPAN 4750 | Independent Study | 1-3 |
Notes:
- 1
You are a "heritage speaker" if the primary language spoken at home was Spanish and you graduated from a high school where the language of instruction was English.
You are a "native speaker" if the primary language spoken at home was Spanish and you graduated from a high school where the language of instruction was Spanish.
- 2
If a student's native language is Spanish, SPAN 3010 cannot be counted towards requirements.
- 3
Each course can only be used once to fulfill program requirements
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher in each Core Discipline and Emphasis course.