2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Language and Literature School of Humanities Language and Literature 124 Cedarville University 2008–09 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 support skill for careers in business, Christian ministry, education, government, and social services. The department provides a variety of language courses that allow students to develop basic communication skills and cultural awareness. Guidelines for satisfying the General Education Requirement for foreign language are found on page 25. Language students are also encouraged to consider the study abroad options listed under Travel Study Opportunities. Spanish The Spanish major enables students to develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending spoken Spanish to gain cultural understanding that will 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 34 semester hours including: SPAN-2710, 2720 Intermediate Spanish I & II...............................7 SPAN-3610 Spanish Composition..................................................3 SPAN-3620 Spanish Conversation.................................................3 SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature..............................3 SPAN-4610 Advanced Spanish Grammar......................................3 *SPAN-4640 Topics in Hispanic Culture.........................................3 Two courses selected from the following..................................6 SPAN-4650 Civilization and Literature of Latin America I......... 3 SPAN-4670 Civilization and Literature of Latin America II........ 3 SPAN-4740 Civilization and Literature of Spain I...................... 3 SPAN-4750 Civilization and Literature of Spain II..................... 3 Electives in Spanish....................................................................6 *Capstone Course Spanish Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. ..........................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements......................................49 Spanish Major Requirements.......................................................34 Electives.......................................................................................45 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Spanish First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.............................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology.....................................................3.5 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................1 SPAN-1710, 1720 Elementary Spanish*............................................8 History Elective..................................................................................3 Physical Education Activity Elective...................................................1 Elective. .............................................................................................3 Total.............................................................................................. 34.5 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 SPAN-2710, 2720 Intermediate Spanish............................................7 Literature Elective..............................................................................3 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3 Electives.............................................................................................6 Total...............................................................................................31.5 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration......................................2 SPAN-3610 Spanish Composition......................................................3 SPAN-3620 Spanish Conversation. ...................................................3 SPAN-3640 Introduction to Hispanic Literature..................................3 Social Science Elective......................................................................3 Electives........................................................................................... 18 Total................................................................................................. 34 Fourth year: SPAN-4610 Advanced Spanish Grammar..........................................3 SPAN-4640 Topics in Hispanic Culture..............................................3 Spanish Literature Electives...............................................................6 Spanish Electives...............................................................................6 Electives........................................................................................... 10 Total................................................................................................. 28 * Elementary Spanish does not count toward the major.