Languages and Cultures
Majors
Department of Languages and Cultures
Department Chair: Dr. Teresa Meadows, Associate Professor
UOP 100E (719) 262-4132
tmeadows@uccs.edu
Objectives:
Through the study of languages, students gain international understanding and communication skills. The languages and cultures program permits expanded career opportunities in commerce and finance, diplomacy, library science, education, social work, and scientific and technical research. Language study sharpens critical oral and written skills in English, gives a heightened sensitivity in regards to cultural differences, and broadens societal perspectives, which enriches the multi-ethnic universe.
♦ Spanish majors are encouraged to develop a broad perspective on the Hispanic experience. Students are further encouraged to spend a semester in an international Spanish speaking setting.
♦ Some basic and advanced language and survey of literature courses necessary for a minor concentration are offered in French and German. Latin, Japanese, Russian and American Sign Language courses are limited to basic and intermediate offerings.
♦ The degree offers graduates a background that is advantageous in many ways, including versatility, adaptability to differing socio-cultural environments, and the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
♦ Get more involved on campus! Join the Spanish Club to meet other students also interested in this field. Contact the ROAR office at roar@uccs.edu or 262-3470 for information.
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Spanish Major – 36 credits beyond SPAN 102, 27 upper division Credits
Departmental Advising required:
Dr. Steen A-M
Dr. Feliu-Moggi N-Z
SPAN 212 Intermediate Spanish II 3
SPAN 310 Literary Analysis (Prer. to other Literature courses) 3
SPAN 319 Survey Hispanic Literature I 3
SPAN 320 Survey Hispanic Literature II 3
SPAN 325 Spanish Culture & Civilization 3
SPAN 425 Cultural Heritage of Latin America 3
SPAN 497 Senior Seminar: Spanish 3
Choose three Advanced Language courses from: 9
SPAN 292 Spanish for Health Professionals SPAN 301 Spanish Conversation and Composition I
SPAN 293 Business Spanish SPAN 302 Spanish Conversation and Composition II
SPAN 300 Spanish Grammar
Choose two Literature/Film/Theater courses from: 6
SPAN 336 Hispanic Short Story SPAN 428 Generation of 1898 SPAN 461 Latin American Authors
SPAN 337 Latin American Essay SPAN 440 Topics in Contemp. Lit. SPAN 462 Don Quijote I
SPAN 369 Topics in Hispanic Film SPAN 442 Hispanic/Latino US Lit. SPAN 463 Don Quijote II
SPAN 391 Spanish Theatre Workshop SPAN 443 Hispanic US Drama SPAN 465 Span. Or Lat. Am. Or Chicano Authors
SPAN 411 Women in Hispanic Literature SPAN 444 Hisp., Chic. & Mex-Am. Lit SPAN 466 Spanish Authors-Poetry
SPAN 415 Masterpieces of Spanish Lit. SPAN 445 US Cuban Literature SPAN 467 Spanish Authors-Drama
SPAN 421 Hispanic Heritage of Colorado SPAN 451 Contemp. Hispanic Am. Lit.
Auxiliary Requirements
Choose two Spanish Culture courses from: 6
Foreign Culture Studies (F CS) courses in Hispanic topics HIST 141 Latin America Since 1810
COMM 328 Intercultural Communication HIST 350 Chicano History to 1910
GES 382 Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean HIST 351 Chicano History since 1910
HIST 140 Latin America to 1810 SOC 323 The Chicano Community
General Education Requirements**
**Students are required as part of their general education requirements to complete courses in Oral Communication, Cultural Diversity, and Global Awareness. These courses are identified in the LAS section of the schedule of courses and in the bulletin.
Composition Requirement 6
Reasoning Skills Requirement 3
Humanities Area Requirement
General 9
Core 3
Natural Science Area Requirement (including a lab course) 12
Social Science Area Requirement 12
General electives +33
Note: Elective hours may be used for SPAN pre-requisites (101 and 102)
Total Credits- 45 upper division (300-400) level 120