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B.A. in Foreign Language Studies| Spanish Major

Adelphi offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major or minor in Spanish that emphasizes Spanish culture in the world in addition to fluency in the language. Students may choose to pursue a B.A. in International Studies combined with their study of Spanish.

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world; more than 266 million people speak it as their native language, and there are more than 30 million Spanish speakers in the United States.

The demand for degreed professionals who are fluent in both English and Spanish is continually increasing. Thorough knowledge of Spanish is an asset in careers that range from legal and health care professions to foreign affairs and marketing.

Requirements for the Spanish Major
The major consists of 36 credits beyond Spanish 121 (level III)*as follows:
Language Courses
Course#
Course Title
Credits
SPA 122 Level IV Spanish
3
SPA 240 Spanish for Native Speakers
3
or**
SPA 251 Advanced Spanish Conversation
3
SPA 252 Spanish Grammar and Composition
3
Spanish Translation Techniques
3
Total Credits
12
Culture/Civilization Courses
SPA 231 Spanish Cross Cultural Concepts
3
SPA 246 Spain Today
3
SPA 248 Trends And Tendencies In Hispanic America
3
SPA 325 Development Of Hispanic American Identity
3
SPA 531 Caribbean Culture And Civilization
3
Total Credits
12
Literature Courses
SPA 232 Introduction To Hispanic Literature
3
SPA 331 Survey of the Literature of Spain
3
SPA 332 Survey Of The Literature Of Hispanic America
3
Plus one of the following:
3
SPA 412 Seminar In Spanish Literature
3
SPA 422 Seminar In Hispanic American Literature
3
Total Credits
12

*Students who place above SPA 122 may choose 3 other credits in Spanish in consultation with their major adviser.

**Choose either SPA 240 or SPA 251

For a full listing of course options, see the Languages & International Studies Courses Offered section.

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Contact Us
 For additional information, please contact:

Languages & International Studies
Science Building, Room 216C
Adelphi University
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

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