Spanish B.A.
Overview
Department of World Languages and Literatures
University Hall, Room 314
(909) 537-5847 http://flan.csusb.edu/
Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
Hispanic Literature, Language, and Civilization Track
Business Track
Teaching Credential Program
Spanish
Minor
Spanish
Certificate Programs
Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies: Spanish/English
Spanish for Public Services
The study of Spanish at California State University, San Bernardino is based on the recognition that the Hispanic culture in the United States forms an integral part of American society, and that the Spanish language, far from being "foreign," is spoken in nearly all sections of our nation alongside of English. In some areas of Southern California as well as other parts of the United States, speakers of Spanish outnumber those who speak English. Moreover, the importance of the Hispanic culture in the United States is increasing daily as additional immigrants arrive from Latin America.
The knowledge of Spanish for those seeking employment in our region is critical for the fields of teaching, journalism, publishing, advertising, writing, business, law, law enforcement, government, health services, as well as other career opportunities. Even a basic knowledge of Spanish at the SPAN 102 level may increase the probability of employment for these and other fields.
For the non-major of Spanish, the Spanish faculty of the Department of World Languages and Literatures recommends that the student fulfill the general education requirement in the foreign language section by one of the following:
SPAN 102. College Spanish II (if the student had less than two years of high school Spanish)
SPAN 150. Intermediate Spanish (for those who had two years of high school Spanish)
SPAN 155. Intermediate Spanish for Heritage/Native Speakers (for those who have learned Spanish at home or while traveling)
For those advanced students of Spanish, one of the following courses would be an appropriate course to satisfy the general education requirement:
SPAN 212. Composition
SPAN 213. Composition for Heritage/Native Speakers
SPAN 214. Conversation
Additional opportunities for the non-major of Spanish are also available. The Certificate in Spanish for Public Services provides critical skills in Spanish in the areas of speaking, translating and communication. The Certificate in Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies: Spanish/English familiarizes the student with the Hispanic culture in and outside of the United States. The Liberal Studies degree, for those prospective teachers of elementary children K-6, can be enhanced by taking the Spanish Studies Emphasis. This track allows the student to teach in both English and bilingual classrooms. The minor in Spanish, which can be combined with any non-Spanish major, gives the student additional experience in Hispanic culture, literature and linguistics. A double major of Spanish and another subject is also an option.
For the Spanish major, the study of all aspects of Hispanic civilization is available, in both lower and upper-division classes. Those desiring to teach Spanish at the high school level as well as all other students in the program will receive a solid preparation in the culture and language of Spain and Latin America, as well as the Hispanic community within the United States.
For more information visit out website. Spanish Department
Please refer to the University catalog at http://catalog.csusb.edu for official information.