1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Literature Foreign Language As students become acquainted with the language, lifestyles, and belief systems of another culture, they can develop greater insight into that culture. Knowledge of a second language can become a valuable suppmt skill for careers in business, Christian ministry, education , govern– ment, and social services. The department provides a variety of language courses which allow students to develop basic communication skills and cultural awareness. Guidelines for statisfying the General Education Require– ment for foreign language are found on page 34. Language students are also encouraged to consider the study abroad options listed under StudyAbroad Opportunities. Spanish The Spanish major enables students to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending spoken Spanish and gain cultural understanding to enable them to interact appropriately in a variety of social contexts. Studying the language, history, and literature of the Hispanic peoples provides students with opportunities to practice their language skills and gain appreciation for the contributions and values of the Hispanic culture. Students are encouraged to enhance their program by participating in an approved cross-cultural experience such as a study abroad program or missions outreach. Course requirements involve 48 quarter hours including: SPAN-271,272 Intermediate Spanish ........................... IO SPAN-361 Spanish Composition .................................... 4 SPAN-362 Spanish Conversation ................................... 4 SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature .............. 5 SPAN-461 Advanced Spanish Grammar ....................... 5 SPAN-464 Topics in Hispanic Culture ........................... 3 Two courses (selected from): ....................................... 8 SPAN-462 Spanish Conversation ................................. 4 SPAN-463 Chicano Literature ..................................... 4 SPAN-472,473 Masterpieces of Spanish Literature .... 8 Electives in Spanish ........................................................ 9 SpanishMajor CurriculumSummary Proficiency requirements ............................................. 0-8 Other General Education Requirements .................. 75-97 Spanish major requirements .......................................... 48 Electives ................................................................... 47-69 Total (minimum, not including proficiency) ........ 192 A complete description ofthe General Education Requirements is found on page 34. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Spanish First year: BEGE-171 The Christian Life .................................................... 4 BEGE-172 Introduction to Bible Study ..................................... 4 ENG-110 English Composition I ............................................... 5 ENG-140 English Composition II .............................................. 5 GSCI-161 Introduction to Physical Science ............................... 5 HUM-140 Introduction to the Humanities ................................ 5 PEF-199 P.A.C.L....................................................................... 2 SPAN-171-173 Elementary Spanish* ...................................... 15 Electives .................................................................................. 9 (or SPAN-271,272 Inte1mediate Spanish ........................... 10) Physical education elective ......................................... ,........... 1 Total ................................................,........................................ 55 * Elementary Spanish does not count toward the major. Secondyear: BEGE-273 Old Testament Survey ............................................. 4 BEGE-274 New Testament Survey ........................................... 4 BI0-100 Principles of Biology ................................................... 5 COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech ........................................... 5 GSS-100 Foundations ofSocial Science ..................................... 5 SPAN-271-272 Intermediate Spanish ...................................... JO Englishliteratureelective ........................................................ 5 History elective ...................................................................... 5 Mathematics elective .............................................................. 5 Total .....,...................................,................................,.............. 48 Third year: BEGE-375 God and History ...................................................... 4 BEGE-376 God and the Church ................................................ 4 SPAN-361 Spanish Composition ............................................... 4 SPAN-362 Spanish Conversation .............................................. 4 SPAN-364 Introduction to Hispanic Literature ......................... 5 Socialscienceelective ............................................................. 4 Electives ................................................................................ 24 Total .................,....................................................................... 49 Fourth year: SPAN-460 Hispanic Civilization ............................................... 4 SPAN-461 Advanced Spanish Grammar .................................... 5 SPAN-464 Topics in Hispanic Culture ...................................... 3 Spanish literature electives ..................................................... 8 Spanish electives ..................................................................... 8 Electives ................................................................................ 19 Total •••Huuu•o••u••o•u•u•uoouu.... , ....,,,,..,u....,,,,,,,,..,,... , ......... , ... 47 SpanishEducation The Spanish education major provides students with the cultural background and language skills to function in the Spanish classroom as well as in the Spanish-speaking world. With the secondary education requirements, this major prepares students to teach in grades K-12 in public and Christian schools. The Spanish education require– ments are listed in the Education Department section of the catalog.