Foreign Languages (Spanish) - Bachelor of Arts
Departmental Requirements
Single Major in Foreign Languages with a Concentration in Spanish
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Students who are only pursuing a major in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish are considered single major students. Single major students are required to complete:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
| Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics (linguistics requirement for major) | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences Course (4 credits) 2 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (4 or 3 credits) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Linguistics Requirement | 3 | |
| The Linguisitics requirement is completed with LING 2110G which also counts towards Area IV of the General Education requirements | ||
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| SPAN 316 | Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish 4 | 3 |
| or SPAN 318 | Grammar for Heritage/Native Speakers of Spanish | |
| SPAN 317 | Composition for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish 4 | 3 |
| or SPAN 319 | Composition for Heritage/Native Speakers of Spanish | |
| SPAN 340 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics 4 | 3 |
| SPAN 380 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature 4 | 3 |
| SPAN Upper-Division Electives 4, 5 | 12 | |
| Second Language Requirement (see below) 8 | 0-14 | |
| Electives (to bring the total credits to 120) 6 | 55 | |
| Total Credits | 120-135 | |
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MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1130G first.
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See the General Education Section of the catalog to view the full list of courses that can be selected to complete this requirement.
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See the Viewing a Wider World Section of the catalog to view the full list of courses that can be selected to complete this requirement.
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Entrance into the Spanish sequence is determined by placement. Additional SPAN courses may be needed to meet prerequisites of 300+ level SPAN courses.
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Both SPAN 340 Introduction to Spanish Linguistics and SPAN 380 Introduction to Hispanic Literature must be taken.
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Elective credit may vary based on second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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The number of credits needed to complete the Second Language Requirement may vary depending on language placement. As well, this requirement may be waived via conditions further described below.
Second Language Requirement
For the Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish there is a two year second language requirement, the options to complete this requirement are listed below. The number of credits that a student needs to take may vary depending on what level they come in with. Please speak with an advisor for more information as to which courses you will need to take to fulfill the second language requirement for this degree.
Option 1:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following sequences: | ||
| CHIN 1110 & CHIN 1120 & CHIN 2110 & CHIN 2120 | and and and | 3-14 |
| FREN 1110 & FREN 1120 & FREN 2110 & FREN 2120 | French I and French II and French III and French IV | 3-14 |
| GRMN 1110 & GRMN 1120 & GRMN 2110 & GRMN 2120 | German I and German II and German III and German IV | 3-14 |
| JAPN 1110 & JAPN 1120 & JAPN 2110 & JAPN 2120 | Japanese I and Japanese II and Japanese III and Japanese IV | 3-14 |
| PORT 1110 & PORT 1120 | Portuguese I and Portuguese II | 3-6 |
Option 2:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following sequence for American Sign Language (with a C- or better): | ||
| SIGN 1110 | American Sign Language I | 3 |
| SIGN 1120 | American Sign Language II | 3 |
| SIGN 2110 | American Sign Language III | 3 |
Option 3:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Challenge the 2120 level for the following courses: | ||
| CHIN 2120 | 3 | |
| or FREN 2120 | French IV | |
| or GRMN 2120 | German IV | |
| or JAPN 2120 | Japanese IV | |
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| Challenge the 1120/2210 level for the following courses: | ||
| PORT 1120 | Portuguese II | 3 |
| or SPAN 2210 | Spanish for Heritage Learners III | |
Option 4:
Pass a three-credit, upper-division course (numbered 300 or above) taught in a second language by the department of Languages and Linguistics.
Option 5:
Obtain college certification of completion of three years of a second language at the high school level with a grade of C- or higher in the second-year level.
Option 6:
By obtaining certification of a working knowledge of a Native American language from the American Indian program director.
Option 7:
By obtaining, from the head of the Department of Languages and Linguistics, certification of a working knowledge of a second language if such language is not taught at NMSU.
Option 8:
In the case of a foreign student who is required to take the TOEFL exam admission, the dean will automatically waive the second language requirement.
Double Major in Foreign Languages with a Concentration in Spanish
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
Students who are completing a different major in a different department can double major in Foreign Languages with a concentration in Spanish. Double major students are required to complete:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education (from other major): 1 | 36 | |
| Viewing a Wider World (from other major): 1 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| SPAN 316 | Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish | 3 |
| or SPAN 318 | Grammar for Heritage/Native Speakers of Spanish | |
| SPAN 317 | Composition for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish | 3 |
| or SPAN 319 | Composition for Heritage/Native Speakers of Spanish | |
| SPAN 340 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 380 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| SPAN Upper-Division Electives 3 | 12 | |
| Electives (to bring the total credits to 120) 4 | 54 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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General Education and Viewing a Wider World requirements are solidified by completing the requirements for the other major in a different department, as part of the double major program.
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Entrance into the Spanish sequence is determined by placement; some courses may not be needed if a student is placed into a higher level.
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SPAN 364V Culture and Civilization of Mexico and SPAN 365V Culture and Civilization of Spanish America will not count toward the double major.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and english. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| Freshman | Credits | |
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| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (C- or better) | 4 |
| MATH 1130G | Survey of Mathematics (C- or better) 1 | 3 |
| Spanish I (For students who need to complete the lower-division sequence for prereqs.) | ||
| Elective Courses or UNIV 150 2 | 6 | |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Communication Honors | ||
| Area V: Humanities Course 3 | 3 | |
| LING 2110G | Introduction to the Study of Language and Linguistics (C- or better) 4 | 3 |
| Elective Courses 2 | 8 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 3 | 4 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 3 | 3 | |
| Second Language: Placement Level or HS Waiver (C- or better) 4 | 3-4 | |
| Recommended continuation of the SPAN 1110, 1120, 2110, 2120 for students needing placement adjustments | ||
| Second Language: Continued Sequence if no HS Waiver (C- or better) 4 | 3-4 | |
| General Education Elective Course 3 | 3 | |
| Select either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences or Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 3 | 3-4 | |
| Elective Course 2 | 8 | |
| Credits | 30-33 | |
| Junior | ||
| Second Language: Continued Sequence if no HS Waiver (C- or better) 4 | 6 | |
| SPAN 316 or SPAN 318 | Grammar for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish 6,8 or Grammar for Heritage/Native Speakers of Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 317 or SPAN 319 | Composition for Non-Native Speakers of Spanish 7,8 or Composition for Heritage/Native Speakers of Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 340 or SPAN 380 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics (C- or better) 8,9 or Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 380 or SPAN 340 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature (C- or better) 8,9 or Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| VWW- Viewing a Wider World Courses 5 | 6 | |
| Elective Course (Upper Division) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective Courses 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Senior | ||
| Upper-Division Spanish Electives | 6 | |
| SPAN Electives - SPAN 300-level or higher (C- or better) 8 | 6 | |
| Elective Courses (Upper Division) 2 | 15 | |
| Elective Courses 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 120-123 | |
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MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1130G first.
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Elective credit may vary based on second language requirements, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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Students who double major in Foreign Languages with a concentration in French are not required to take LING 2110G or fulfill a second language requirement.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog to see a full list of courses, please note that FREN 365V, SPAN 364V and SPAN 365V do not fulfill this requirement.
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A total of 24 credits of Upper-Division Spanish is required
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