Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Arts & Sciences : Modern Language : Undergraduate Programs : Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

Bachelor of Arts in French or Spanish; Bachelor of Arts in Adolescence Education: French or Spanish

Core Curriculum

All degree programs require completion of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of the core and its requirements is available in the Core Curriculum section of the Daemen catalogue. Courses which satisfy a portion or complete a core requirement will have such designation indicated after the course title.

International Experience

All majors are required to complete an international experience in a country where the major language is the official language. Options are: one long term experience (minimum of 1 semester but preferably one year); 2 short-term experiences (Intersemester and/or Summer terms), the combination of which must total a minimum of 7 weeks of experience.

Most such programs will require a minimum GPA of 3.0 in language courses. Modern language students are encouraged to spend a semester or year (Junior Year) abroad. Spanish students attend a Daemen program in Spain, Argentina 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.

Additional Required Courses in the Major

Prior to completion of the required courses in the major, if a student must complete courses in the major at the 100 level, up to 6 credits of the course work may be credited as Free Electives taken in the major; any additional credits completed will be over and above the minimum program requirements. Please note that course work in the major language at the 100 level does not count towards the 37 credits required in the major.

Required Courses Of All Spanish Majors

1. MAJOR: 37 credits

   • Fluency: 15 credits: Select from the following

     • SPA207 Spanish Conversation & Composition I (3) - CS; WI
     • SPA208 Spanish Conversation & Composition II (3) - CS; WI
     • SPA209 Business Spanish (3) SPA240 Workshop in Spanish (3) - CS
     • SPA311 Spanish Translation (3) SPA312 Advanced Spanish Grammar (3)
     • SPA326 Advanced Conversation in Spanish (3)*
     • Spanish Electives to be selected in consultation with one’s advisor (Examples: Methodology; Spanish for Social Services)
       *Course repeatable for credit up to 3 semesters and 9 credits.
     • NOTE: STUDENTS COMPLETING THE TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM: are required to complete SPA420 Methodology and 12 credits selected from the courses referenced above.

   • Literature: 9 credits: Select from the following

     • SPA220 Introduction to Literature in Spanish (3) -- AJ; WI
     • SPA307 Survey of Spanish Literature (3) - AJ; WI
     • SPA309 Survey of Spanish-American Literature (3) – AJ, UD, WI
     • SPA333 Readings in Spanish I: Special Topics (3)
     • Spanish literature electives to be selected in consultation with one’s advisor (Examples: Contemporary Spanish Drama; Modern Latin American Fiction)

   • Culture 9 credits: Select from the following

     • SPA315 Spanish Civilization & Culture (3) - CC
     • SPA316 Spanish-American Civilization & Culture (3)
     • SPA328 Spanish Language Film (3) - CC
     • SPA334 Readings in Spanish II: Special Topics (3)
     • Spanish culture electives selected in consultation with one’s advisor (Examples: Puerto Rican Culture; The Latino Community in the US)

   • Senior Project: 4 credits

     • The topic, depth and format of the project are determined in consultation with one’s advisor. Projects may include but are not limited to a research paper, Coop field experience, travel, foreign study, policy paper, service learning.

     • Both of the following courses are required

       • SPA442 Senior Project Research (1)
       • SPA443 Senior Project (3) - RP; WI

2. CORE: 9 credits

   • CMP101 English Composition (3) - CS; IL; WI
   • CMP311 Advanced English Composition - CS; UD; WI
   • IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships (3)

Additional Requirements For The BA, Spanish Program

2. II. CORE: Secondary Foreign Language and Core Electives: 36 credits

   • Secondary Foreign Language Requirement:

     Students must demonstrate proficiency in a second foreign language through the intermediate level. The requirement may be satisfied through the completion of college level coursework or the successful completion of a proficiency examination. A complete description of the requirement is available in the Foreign Language section of the Daemen catalogue.

3. FREE ELECTIVES: 41 credits:

   Courses used to fulfill the free electives may but are not required to have a competency. A maximum of 6 credits may be taken in French courses.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 123 CREDITS

 

Additional Requirements For The BA, Adolescence Education: Spanish

1. REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE OF THE MAJOR: 33 credits

   • NOTE: A student who has earned a C- or less in EDU237 in his/her first two attempts will be dismissed from the teacher certification program.
   • EDU203 Learning Theory (3)
   • EDU237 Instructional Design: Theory and Practice (3)
   • EDU313 Foundations of Education (3)
   • EDU314 Promoting English Language Across the Content Areas (3)
   • EDU336 Language/Literacy Development for the Adolescent Learner (3)
   • EDU402 Methods in Classroom Management in Secondary Education (3)
   • EDU479-480 Student Teaching & Seminar at the Early Sec/Secondary Level (6/6)
   • SED270 Nature & Educational Needs of Children with Disabilities (3)

   1. CORE

      • PSY103 Introduction to Psychology (3) - CC
      • PSY311 Psychology of Adolescence (3) - CT; UD; WI
      • SOC243 Child Welfare Policy and Services (3)

      • Secondary Foreign Language AND Core Electives: 27 credits

      • Foreign Language Requirement:

        Students must demonstrate proficiency in a second foreign language through the intermediate level. The requirement may be satisfied through the completion of college level coursework or the successful completion of a proficiency examination. A complete description of the requirement is available in the Foreign Language section of the Daemen catalogue.

2. FREE ELECTIVES: 12 credits

   Courses used to fulfill the free electives may but are not required to have a competency. A maximum of 6 credits may be taken in Spanish courses.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 127 CREDITS

 

Requirements for Modern Language Programs: Admission, Admission to Upper Division, Graduation – consult the Modern Languages department section of the catalogue or the Program Plans option on the Registrar’s web page.

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequence for the BA, Spanish, and the BA, Adolescence Education: Spanish, from the Program Plans option available on the Modern Language department and the Registrar’s web pages.