Courses | B.A. in Spanish
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include Biola's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, visit Biola's academic catalog.
Admission Requirements
All students intending to minor or major in Spanish must:
- Place into the correct level by department assessment or successfully complete the prerequisite coursework in order to start the program. All students must pass the previous course with a grade of "B-" or higher, or obtain a satisfactory score on a normed placement exam given by the department, in order to proceed with the major or minor. Students with AP Spanish Language scores of 4 or higher will be given 4 credits for SPAN 200 but will need to take the placement test to determine the appropriate entry course. Students with AP Spanish Literature scores of 4 or higher will be given 4 credits for SPAN 351 but will need to take the placement test to determine the appropriate entry course.
- File an application with the Department of Modern Languages and complete an interview with a faculty member.
Program Courses
Students desiring to minor in Spanish are strongly encouraged to begin during their freshman and sophomore years. Placement in Spanish classes will be based on a mandatory department assessment. Students entering the program with less than two years of high school Spanish or one semester of college Spanish will automatically be placed in the first course, either SPAN 100 or SPAN 215. Students who do not maintain continuous enrollment must be retested and placed accordingly. Advancement from one course in the lower-division sequence to the next will require demonstration of proficiency.
The Spanish major and minor allow students to proceed through two course tracks, one for second language learners of Spanish and the other for heritage learners of Spanish. A student’s progression through the program relies heavily on the sequencing of courses; therefore, it is important that students work closely with the Spanish program advisors. Students whose level of language places them into the 300-level of courses may substitute higher level courses for required courses at the 200-level with the permission of the Department of Modern Languages.
Curriculum Requirements
A Generalist in Spanish must complete 30 credits as detailed below. Students may substitute alternate upper-level courses with permission of the department. All Generalists must complete either SPAN 334, SPAN 335, SPAN 485, or complete an approved study abroad program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Integration Seminar (taken as "Contemporary Hispanic Studies") | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Students will be placed into one of the following tracks: | 12 | |
| Second Language Learners | ||
| Spanish Language and Culture III | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication I | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication II | ||
| Heritage Learners | ||
| Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner | ||
| Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IA and Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IB | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II | ||
| All students must take: | ||
| SPAN 340 | Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | 4 |
| or SPAN 350 | Hispanic Civilization and Culture | |
| SPAN 480 | Senior Portfolio | 1 |
| Select 13 credits from the following: | 13 | |
| Intercultural Communication in Spanish | ||
| Community Spanish | ||
| Spanish Study Tour | ||
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | ||
| Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre | ||
| Hispanic Civilization and Culture | ||
| Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy | ||
| Introduction to Translation I | ||
| Introduction to Translation II | ||
| Spanish to English Translation I | ||
| Spanish to English Translation II | ||
| English to Spanish Translation I | ||
| English to Spanish Translation II | ||
| Contemporary Hispanic Studies: A Biblical Perspective | ||
| Teaching Assistant Practicum | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Internship | ||
| Program Course Requirements: 30 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Professional Concentrations
Students in the Global Marketplace, Global Missions, International Relations, Ministry, and Urban Missions Professional concentrations below must complete 25 credits of Spanish (as detailed above) plus the required courses in their selected concentration. Total program and concentration credits are located on each concentration table below.
Concentrations Curriculum Requirements Overview
Global Marketplace, Global Missions, International Relations, Ministry, and Urban Missions Concentrations
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Integration Seminar (taken as "Contemporary Hispanic Studies") | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Students will be placed into one of the following tracks: | 8 | |
| Second Language Learners | ||
| Spanish Language and Culture III | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication I | ||
or SPAN 301 | Advanced Spanish Communication II | |
| Heritage Learners | ||
| Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner | ||
| Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IA and Basic Spanish for Heritage Learners IB | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I | ||
or SPAN 311 | Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II | |
| All students must take: | 5 | |
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | ||
or SPAN 350 | Hispanic Civilization and Culture | |
| Senior Portfolio | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Intercultural Communication in Spanish | ||
| Community Spanish | ||
| Spanish Study Tour | ||
| Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | ||
| Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre | ||
| Hispanic Civilization and Culture | ||
| Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy | ||
| Introduction to Translation I | ||
| Introduction to Translation II | ||
| Spanish to English Translation I | ||
| Spanish to English Translation II | ||
| English to Spanish Translation I | ||
| English to Spanish Translation II | ||
| Teaching Assistant Practicum | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Internship | ||
| Select a Professional Concentration (below) | 12-15 | |
| Total Credits | 37-40 | |
Global Marketplace
A Spanish BA with a concentration in Global Marketplace requires 25 credits of Spanish and an additional 15 credits of coursework housed in the Crowell School of Business. This concentration is designed for students interested in gaining a broad understanding of skills necessary for working in the local and global marketplace using their bilingual skills. Total concentration credits are 40.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Concentration Specific Core Curriculum Course | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Concentration Courses 1 | ||
| BUSN 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or BUSN 205 | Economic Principles | |
| BUSN 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUSN 220 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| BUSN 230 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| BUSN 347 | Global Business Environment | 3 |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 25 credits | 25 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 15 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 2 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students in the Global Marketplace Concentration are encouraged to complete additional credits in Business in order to complete a minor in Business Administration and satisfy the requirements for admittance into the Crowell School of Business' MBA program. See the Crowell School of Business webpage for details.
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Global Missions
A Spanish BA with a concentration in Urban Missions requires 25 credits in Spanish and 12 credits in INCS coursework focused on international missions. This concentration is designed to equip students for global mission work through the study of language, culture, theology and strategic planning in order to more effectively serve and witness in the Spanish speaking world. Total concentration credits are 37.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Concentration Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Theology of Mission (as BBST 400-level elective) | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| INCS 233 | Introduction to World Missions | 3 |
| INCS 333 | Principles of Church Multiplication | 3 |
| INCS 334 | Church Planting Models and Strategies | 3 |
| or INCS 440 | The Local Church and World Missions | |
| INCS 451 | Evangelism & Discipleship | 3 |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 25 credits | 25 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 12 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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International Relations
A Spanish BA with a concentration in International Relations requires 25 credits of Spanish and an additional 12 credits in Political Science. This concentration is designed for students desiring to use their language and cultural skills in careers that focus on global politics foreign affairs. Total concentration credits are 37.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Concentration Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Survey of American Government | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| POSC 208 | World Politics | 3 |
| POSC 211 | Introduction to Political Economy | 3 |
| POSC 308 | Foreign Policy and Diplomacy | 3 |
| POSC 365 | Wealth and Justice | 3 |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 25 | 25 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 12 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Ministry
A Spanish BA with a concentration in Ministry is designed for students who want to pursue the vocation of Christian Ministry in Spanish speaking communities. It requires 25 credits in Spanish coursework and an additional 12 credits in coursework focused on Christian Ministries. Total concentration credits are 37.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Concentration Specific Core Curriculum Course | ||
| Methods of Bible Study (as BBST 300/400 Bible Elective) | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CEED 150 | Foundations of Ministry | 3 |
| or CEED 242 | Psychology of Learning and Development | |
| CEED 260 | Interpersonal and Cross-Cultural Relationships in Christian Ministry | 3 |
| CEED 312 | Christian Ministry Skills | 3 |
| or CEED 254 | Leadership Development | |
| CEED 313 | Christian Ministry Discipleship | 3 |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 25 credits | 25 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 12 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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See Core Curriculum Program section for details.
Urban Missions
A Spanish BA with a concentration in Urban Missions requires 25 credits in Spanish and 12 credits in INCS coursework focused on urban engagement. This concentration is designed to equip students for mission work through the study of language, culture, theology and strategic planning in order to more effectively serve and witness in urban Spanish speaking communities. Total concentration credits are 37.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Concentration Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Theology of Mission (as BBST 300/400 Bible Elective) | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| INCS 338 | Urban Ministry Models | 3 |
| INCS 449 | Topics in Ministry to Internationals and Immigrants | 3 |
| INCS 457 | Urban Research | 3 |
| INCS 459 | Urban Transformation | 3 |
| Program Course (Spanish) Requirements: 25 | 25 | |
| Concentration Course Requirements: 12 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 74 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Secondary Instruction
The Secondary Instruction concentration is designed for students whose goal is to teach Spanish at the high school level. A concentration in Secondary Instruction offers Spanish coursework that, in conjunction with a teacher preparation program, leads to a California SB2042 Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Spanish.1 The Secondary Instruction concentration consists of 30 credits of Spanish, as well as 15 credits of additional teacher preparation and pedagogy coursework, as detailed below. Total concentration credits are 45.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program-Specific Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| Integration Seminar (taken as "Contemporary Hispanic Studies") | ||
| United States History To 1865 2 | ||
or POSC 225 | Survey of American Government | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Students will be placed into one of the following tracks: | 8 | |
| Second Language Learners | ||
| Spanish Language and Culture III | ||
| Advanced Spanish Communication I | ||
or SPAN 301 | Advanced Spanish Communication II | |
| Heritage Learners | ||
| Basic Spanish for the Heritage Learner | ||
| Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners I | ||
or SPAN 311 | Advanced Spanish for Heritage Learners II | |
| All students must take: | ||
| SPAN 340 | Introduction to Literary Masterpieces | 4 |
| SPAN 341 | Foundations of Hispanic Literary Study: Genre | 4 |
| SPAN 350 | Hispanic Civilization and Culture | 4 |
| SPAN 433 | Spanish Applied Linguistics and Teaching Pedagogy | 4 |
| SPAN 471 | Teaching Assistant Practicum | 1 |
| SPAN 480 | Senior Portfolio | 1 |
| Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
| Community Spanish | ||
| Spanish Study Tour | ||
| Hispanic Studies: Culture, Language, or Literature | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Linguistics | ||
| Topics in Spanish for Specific Purposes | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Literature | ||
| Directed Research | ||
| Education Courses | ||
| LEDU 301 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| LEDU 330 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| LEDU 341 | Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students | 3 |
| LEDU 425 | Secondary Content Area Reading | 3 |
| LEDU 438 | Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment | 3 |
| Student teaching (12 credits) may be completed at the graduate level and is not required for undergraduate graduation: | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching I | ||
| Secondary Student Teaching II | ||
| Program/Concentration Course Requirements: 45 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 3 | 74 | |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Students should be aware that the Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation and for accreditation and reporting purposes. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor.
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The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that a teaching credential candidate must have completed a minimum 2-credit course that covers the U.S. Constitution or fulfill this requirement by examination. Biola University students may complete this requirement by taking either HIST 200 or POSC 225 with a grade of "C" or better. Students receiving AP college credit for either HIST 200 or POSC 225 will also meet this requirement. Transfer coursework must be reviewed by a credential analyst in the School of Education.
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See Core Curriculum Program section for details.