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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog > Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Humanities and Social Sciences > International and Interdisciplinary Studies Department > Spanish

Spanish

Faculty

P. Krummrich, J. Secor, I. Zavala-Garrett

Program Competencies

Students will demonstrate:

1. Proficiency in the four skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
2. A firm command of Spanish grammatical structures.
3. Familiarity with significant aspects of the culture and civilization of the Hispanic world.
4. Familiarity with the most important works and trends of Spanish and Spanish American literature and, especially, an ability to analyze Hispanic literary passages.

It is strongly recommended that Spanish courses begin in the freshman year and that the courses be taken without interruption.

Additional Competencies for Teacher Education students

Students seeking certification in Spanish are expected to possess those competencies determined by the TEP.

Assessment Procedures

Exit proficiency exams

The Spanish curriculum at MSU teaches the language and the literature of the Hispanic world, whereby students will perceive areas of thought and action different from their own. More specifically, it surveys Hispanic civilization through its history, geography, and fine arts, as well as political and social institutions. For students interested in international business, the curriculum offers the opportunity to acquire proficiency in Spanish for business and commerce.

Students may receive full credit at MSU for courses taken in summer, semester, and year study abroad programs, including those administered by the Kentucky Institute of International Studies (KIIS). Summer study opportunities are offered in Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and Spain. Two semester programs are also available: one for the fall semester in Morelia, Mexico, and one for the spring semester in Segovia, Spain. Participation is strongly encouraged.

The Spanish program prepares students to enter areas of teaching, interpretation, and translation. Further, the study of Spanish aids students seeking employment in areas where knowledge of a second language is beneficial — business and commerce, tourism, social services, and the like.

Note: SPA 300 — Grammar and Composition, is a prerequisite for all other 300 and above numbered courses except SPA 305 — Conversation.