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Minor in Spanish

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Overview

Students must complete 18 credits to earn a minor in Spanish, and are strongly encouraged to take either SPAN 205, SPAN 334, or SPAN 485 and SPAN 480.


Courses

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.

Note: This list is intended to give you a quick glimpse into the program's academic offerings, and should not be used as a guide for course selection or academic advising.

Core Courses

Senior level capstone seminar in which the student will search the Bible and the literature dealing with the topic(s) under discussion in the course leading to the discovery of means whereby the subject area may be 'integrated' with Biblical truth. The results of the research will be incorporated in a paper or project which will be critiqued by the seminar members and by the professor. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Biblical and Theological Studies.

Heritage Learner Courses

This course will build upon and further develop the informal knowledge of Spanish that heritage learners bring to the classroom — usually from family and neighborhood exposure to the language — and cultivate formal speaking, reading, and writing abilities. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Foreign Language.

This course seeks to broaden the informal knowledge of Spanish that heritage learners bring to the classroom and focuses primarily on the development of formal speaking, reading, and writing abilities across a variety of topics and genres.

This course seeks to broaden the informal knowledge of Spanish that heritage learners bring to the classroom and focuses primarily on the development of formal speaking, reading, and writing abilities across a variety of topics and genres.

Language Learner Courses

This is an introductory course designed to build basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop inter-cultural communicative competence at an intermediate low-mid proficiency level. Lecture/Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Foreign Language.

This is an intermediate course designed to further develop basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop inter-cultural communicative competence at an intermediate mid-high proficiency level. Lecture/Lab Hours: Five hours each week. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Foreign Language.

This is an intermediate course designed to further develop basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop intercultural communicative competence at an intermediate-high proficiency level.

This course will help develop students' vocabulary and register while reviewing advanced grammatical structures of Spanish through thematic units, which target the development of advanced-level oral and written proficiency through readings and discussion of Spanish texts and culture broadly defined (film, literature, newspapers, pop culture, etc.), as well as writing assignments and oral presentations.

This course will help develop students' vocabulary and register while reviewing advanced grammatical structures of Spanish through thematic units, which target the development of advanced-level oral and written proficiency through readings and discussion of Spanish texts and culture broadly defined (film, literature, newspapers, pop culture, etc.), as well as writing assignments and oral presentations.

Elective Courses

This is an introductory course designed to build basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) by focusing on the cultural content, vocabulary and grammar necessary to develop intercultural communicative competence at an intermediate low-mid proficiency level. Core Curriculum: Approved for Core - Foreign Language.

This Spanish language immersion course is a community-based, experiential learning opportunity in Spanish which will consist of Spanish in a classroom setting focusing on the exploration of local varieties of Spanish and Latino culture. Students are required to live in a Christian host family and participate in mandatory excursions and service learning in the target language during afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. The course will normally be offered during summer session.

This course offers a real world setting for the development of intercultural communicative competence under the guidance of our faculty. Study tours may include homestays, exploratory excursions, internships and academic service learning as our students practice their language skills while in direct contact with Hispanic culture.

This course will present students with a survey of key works of Hispanic literature from the middle ages to the contemporary period both from Peninsular and Latin American authors and will introduce students to different genres (poetry, drama, novel, essay, short story) as well as situate readings in their historical context. Students will be encouraged to make thematic connections between the readings and contemporary issues. Grade Mode: A.

This course offers literary readings and analysis organized within four genres: prose, drama, poetry and the essays of Spanish and Spanish American literature. Students will explore more deeply the genres introduced in SPAN 340 through readings and exercises that will equip them with a foundational understanding of and appreciation for the literature of the Spanish-speaking world. Grade Mode: A.

This survey course provides a panoramic view of the civilization and culture of the Spanish-speaking world (Spain, Spanish America, United States) from its early origins to the present day. Emphasis will be given to literary, artistic and cultural productions of each respective region. This class aims to help students attain an advanced level of intercultural communication in the target language with practice in the four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

This course will explore different literary and cultural topics. Emphasis will be placed on oral and written expression and will target the development of intercultural skills to help students attain an advanced level of intercultural communication in the target language. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content for a total of 8 credits. Grade Mode: A.
This course seeks to help students synthesize an understanding of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world, with a specific emphasis on the history, language and culture of the region under study. Students will focus on the socio-historical development of the countries and its influence on the Spanish language and culture of the specific region. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content for a total of 8 credits. Grade Mode: A.
An exploration of the various sub-fields within the broader field of Hispanic linguistics. This course may include topics such as sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, contrastive analysis, the interface of culture and language, dialectology, and other important areas in Hispanic linguistics. This course may require field work or other practical application. Notes: Topics will vary with each offering. May be taken multiple times for credit with different content for a total of 8 credits. Grade Mode: A.
This course is intended to help students attain proficiency at advanced levels in one or more professional fields. By focusing on field-specific vocabulary and grammatical structures, students will be able to apply their oral and written abilities in professional contexts such as business, technology, healthcare, and law, among others. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit with different content for a total of 8 credits. Grade Mode: A.
This course explores topics in Spanish and Spanish American Literature in its cultural context. While exploring the literature's social and historical context, students will acquire analytical and interpretive skills and learn to apply them to literature and the genre. Notes: Topics will vary with each offering. May be taken multiple times for credit with different content for a total of 8 credits. Grade Mode: A.
This is an introductory course in applied linguistics, with a special emphasis on the theoretical and practical aspects of the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language. In this course students will learn fundamental concepts in linguistics within the context of the Spanish grammar in order to be able to understand their use in the study of second language acquisition, foreign language learning and foreign language teaching. The course is conducted in Spanish, with readings in both English and Spanish.Prerequisites: SPAN 300, SPAN 301, SPAN 310, or SPAN 311. Notes: Cross-listed with LEDU 433/SEED 533: Single Subject Pedagogy. Grade Mode: A.

This is a hands-on course that serves as a practical introduction to the field of Spanish/English translation. Students will explore vocabulary search tools and problem solving techniques associated with the industry and learn the translation method which will be practiced and applied to authentic texts.

This is a more intensive study of the basic techniques and strategies for different types of translation. Theory and practice are interwoven to develop the fundamental analytical, cognitive and linguistic skills that are necessary to produce culturally and linguistically accurate translations.

This course is designed to develop writing skills for translators working from Spanish to English, covering the fundamentals of English grammar and writing style. A contrastive linguistic analysis method will be applied to develop English translations.

This course is designed to develop writing skills for translators working from Spanish to English, covering English grammar and writing style beyond the basic level. A contrastive linguistic analysis method will be applied to achieve error-free English translations.

This course is designed to develop writing skills for translators working from English to Spanish, covering the fundamentals of Spanish orthography, grammar and writing style. A contrastive linguistic analysis method will be applied to develop Spanish translations.

This course is designed to refine writing skills for translators working from English to Spanish, covering Spanish grammar and writing style beyond the basic level. A contrastive linguistic analysis method will be applied to achieve error-free Spanish translations.

This practicum and associated training will provide opportunities for third and fourth year students to participate in a variety of professional functions, such as working with small groups of lower-division students, researching and developing instructional materials. Notes: Special approval required.Grade Mode: A.
Hispanic language or literature determined in consultation with the instructor. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit for a maximum of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A.

This course will guide students in the preparation, management and presentation of the senior portfolio required for graduation in the major. The portfolio will demonstrate advanced oral and written proficiency as well as provide evidence of professional, biblically integrative and cross-cultural competencies. Students are advised to take this course in the semester prior to their intended semester of graduation. Notes: Students must participate in an oral proficiency interview at the end of this course. Grade Mode: A. 

Internship in an approved Spanish-speaking institution or setting related to the intended service area of the student. Notes: May be taken multiple times for credit in different settings for a total of 8 credits. Grade Mode: A.
39
Total Program Credits
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