Paul Mandell, PhD, Coordinator
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The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at UHD is a 120-hour-credit program that allows students to gain a holistic understanding of the Spanish language and Hispanic/Latino literatures and cultures.
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish program focuses on applying foreign language skills in a variety of environments. As a graduate, you will be well positioned for employment opportunities in which bilingualism as well as excellent knowledge and mastery of Spanish are an asset.
As Spanish majors, students will explore the rich diversity of Hispanic/Latino cultures and dialects, develop and perfect written and oral skills in the Spanish language and study major literary, artistic and cinematic works in Spanish.
Many UHD students combine their studies in Spanish with other areas to prepare them for twenty-first century career opportunities such as international business, social justice and government, interpreting and translation, analytical linguistics, healthcare, law enforcement, community outreach, and education.
Students also have the option of choosing a minor (minimum of 18 hours) in Spanish-English Translation. Students can earn a minor in one of three Spanish translation tracks - general, medical, or legal. Spanish-English translation minor students will improve their vocabulary and translation skills in both languages and prepare them for jobs in medical and legal settings.
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish is open to all students wishing to major in Spanish, regardless of their initial placement level.
The Spanish Degree Program recognizes that students are better prepared professionally when they combine Spanish with another degree, and thus strongly encourages students majoring in Spanish to double major or to minor in another field of studies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates who earn a BA in Spanish will be able to:
LO1: Explain at least two linguistic or translation theories and how they work - or - analyze the historical and literary context of a key Hispanic author, film director, or language theorist
LO2: Deliver clear and comprehensible oral presentations in academic Spanish, using appropriate technology.
LO3: Recognize at least three regional variants of spoken Spanish.
LO4: Engage in and understand professional level conversations in Spanish.
LO5: Analyze complex situations or phenomena within Hispanic Literature, culture, or language to produce coherent written arguments.
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