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Spanish Major
 
 
 

Bachelor of Arts
The Spanish major focuses on the development of oral proficiency and exposure to Hispanic culture in the Western Hemisphere and in Spain. Students who pursue this major are equipped to use the language in careers in ministry and human services as well as a variety of other careers in which knowledge of the language is deemed important. The major also provides a foundation for graduate studies. Students will spend one semester in Seville, Spain, as participants in the Semester in Spain (SIS) program of Trinity Christian College. The degree is granted upon completion of 125 credits as specified on page 42 of the catalog (40 credits must be in 3000- or 4000-level courses).

Required Courses 30 cr
SPA2101 Intermediate Spanish I 4
SPA2102 Intermediate Spanish II 4
SPA3201 Spanish Grammar 4
SPA3202 Spanish Conversation and Composition (WCE, OCE) 4
SPA3325 Selected Spanish Stories 4
SPA4845 Senior Project 2
Course to be taken through SIS:
SIS3660 Spanish American Literature II* 4
Select one course from the following through SIS:* 4
SIS3110 Spanish History and Civilization
SIS3120 Three Cultures of Spain
SIS3550 Spanish Literature I
SIS3560 Spanish Literature II
Spanish Electives 8 cr
Two additional SIS courses*
*Or other courses approved by the department.

Note: WCE = Written Communication Emphasis; OCE = Oral Communication Emphasis. See page 39 of the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.

Note regarding the Spanish Major: Students must receive grades of "C" or above in SPA2101, 2102 and 3201 in order to advance to upper-level courses counting toward the Spanish major.