Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Arts & Sciences : Modern Language : Undergraduate Programs : Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Essential Courses
Students must demonstrate proficiency in a second modern language at the intermediate level by completing a sequence of intermediate level coursework or by passing an approved proficiency exam. Students with no previous background in a second language and who plan to spend the junior year abroad are encouraged to take second language courses in the freshman or sophomore years.
All Modern Language majors are required to take CMP 311 Advanced Composition as part of their degree requirements.
All majors are required to complete an international experience in a country where the major language is the official language. Junior year is the preferred time and options are: one long-term experience (minimum of one semester but preferably one year) or two short-term experiences Intersemester and/or Summer terms), the combination of which must total a minimum of seven weeks of experience.
Most such programs will require a minimum GPA of 3.0 in language courses. Spanish majors attend a Daemen program in Spain, Argentina, Cuba, or Mexico, or another university abroad approved by the department. Courses taken abroad must be approved by the Modern Language Department. Official transcripts from universities abroad must be sent directly by the University to the Registrar’s Office at Daemen College. The program for the senior year is subject to what courses have been taken in the foreign university.
I. Fluency
15 credits: Select from the following courses:
SPA 207 Spanish Conversation & Composition I
SPA 208 Spanish Conversation & Composition II
SPA 240 Workshop in Spanish
SPA 309 Spanish for Business
SPA 311 Spanish Translation
SPA 312 Advanced Spanish Grammar
SPA 326 Advanced Conversation in Spanish
SPA 247/447 Selected Topics
II. Literature
9 credits: Select from the following courses:
SPA 220 Introduction to Literature in Spanish
SPA 307 Survey of Spanish Literature I
SPA 308 Survey of Spanish Literature II
SPA 309 Survey of Spanish-American Literature I
SPA 310 Survey of Spanish-American Literature II
SPA 333 Readings in Spanish Literature
SPA 247/447 Selected Topics
III. Culture
9 credits: Select from the following courses:
SPA 315 Spanish Civilization & Culture
SPA 316 Spanish-American Civilization and Culture
SPA 328 Spanish Language Film
SPA 334 Readings in Spanish Culture
SPA 247/447 Selected Topics
IV. Senior Project
SPA 442 Senior Project Research (1 credit)
SPA 443 Senior Project
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