SPANISH
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Through the study of Spanish language, literature, and culture, students explore a major global language and its cultural influences. Spanish is the fastest growing language in the United States, and Spanish vies with English to be the second-most spoken language in the world after Chinese.
Spanish proficiency can be an asset when entering the job market, whether your career path is directly related to language or not. Employers in business, education, health care, and service industries value employees with the ability to speak Spanish with their clients. Mastery of a second language also shows an understanding and sensitivity to other cultures and an awareness of the global marketplace..
Spanish for non-majors: Foreign Language Minor
Study Abroad
The requirement to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country provides an immersive linguistic and cultural experience for all majors. This can be fulfilled through the MUW/University of Alicante tuition exchange program for a semester or a year, a summer program led by an MUW faculty member, or another approved program. Prior to enrolling in a program, students and faculty will discuss coursework, program costs, travel expenses, room and board and other related expenses.
Students who are unable to travel abroad may complete the requirement locally. A student who chooses this option must provide an explanation to the Spanish faculty as to the reason they cannot travel abroad. Approval will only be given to students experiencing a valid hardship that would prevent them from studying abroad. Once approved, the student can fulfill their required 6 study abroad credits with FLS 390 Spanish Service-Learning Internship and one additional advanced Spanish course, FLS 305 or higher.
Eight Semester Degree Plan
Semester 1
| UN 101 | 1 |
| Spanish I | 4 |
| Enlight Core: EN 101 | 3 |
| Enlight Core: COM 101 | 3 |
| Enlight Core: World Civ I or US History I | 3 |
| Enlight Core Social Science | 3 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Semester 2
| BA: Spanish II | 4 |
| Enlight Core: EN 102 | 3 |
| Enlight Core: Critical Thinking (PHL) | 3 |
| Enlight Core: MA 113 (or higher) | 3 |
| Enlight Core: Fine Arts | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Semester 3
| Spanish III | 3 |
| Enlight Core: Natural Science I (w/ lab) | 4 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Semester 4
| Spanish IV | 3 |
| Enlight Core: Natural Science II (w/ lab) | 4 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Semester 5
FLS 251 Conversation and Composition |
3 |
| FLS 301 Advanced Grammar | 3 |
| FLS 305 or FLS 306 | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Semester 6
| UN 299 Study Abroad / FLS 240 Spanish Study Seminar | 6 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Note: 6 hours of Study Abroad credit can also be earned with a summer study abroad program or with approval by taking FLS 390 Spanish Service Learning Internship and one additional Spanish course FLS 305 or higher. | |
Semester 7
| FLS 252 Conversation and Composition II | 3 |
| FLS 311 Survey of Literature of the Spanish Speaking World I | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Semester 8
| FLS 31 Survey of Literature of the Spanish Speaking World II | 3 |
| General Elective/td> | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Note: Acceptance into the Accelerated Bachelor's/MAT Program is required to enroll in ED 551, ED 503, or ED 514 | |
Spanish, BA Curriculum
This information is presented for informational purposes. In the event of a discrepancy between this page and the Undergraduate Bulletin, the Bulletin should always be used.
Enlight Core Curriculum: (38-39 Semester Hours)
Vision Statement: In keeping with the Mississippi University for Women Mission, the Enlight Core Program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to become independent, productive members of society in our continually changing world.
Mission Statement: The Mississippi University for Women Enlight Core Program provides a foundation in the liberal arts that includes knowledge in the historical, literary, aesthetic, scientific, and cultural traditions that shape the world, and fosters skills that allow students to become civically responsible life-long learners ready to adapt to new challenges.
Guiding Principles: All students who complete the Mississippi University for Women Enlight Core Program will demonstrate:
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Cultural Literacy
- Quantitative & Technology Skills
- Understanding of Self, Global Societies, & the Natural World
- Life-Long Learning
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must include the following courses (or demonstrate equivalent competency) in their academic program:
- Foreign Language 101-102 8 semester hours
- Foreign Language 201-202 6 semester hours
To fulfill the language requirement for the B.A., students must complete the 202 level or above in a foreign language. For information on foreign language placement, see the Department of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy section in the Bulletin. If, upon entering the University, a student already has sufficient background to be successful in 201-202, he/she does not need to enroll in 101-102. The requirement is in essence six hours credit at the 200-level or above.
Major Requirements
FLS 251 - Conversation and Composition I
FLS 252 - Conversation and Composition II
FLS 301 - Advanced Grammar
It is strongly encouraged that students take FLS 301 concurrently with FLS 251
Select one from the following courses (3 semester hours)
FLS 305 - Civilizations and Cultures of Spain
FLS 306 - Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America
Required Literature Survey sequence (6 semester hours)
FLS 311 - Survey of Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World I
FLS 312 - Survey of Literature of the Spanish-Speaking World II
Study abroad in Spanish-speaking country (6 semester hours)
Required Study AbroadRequired Study abroad in Spanish-speaking country (minimum of 6 semester hours with prior approval from and in consultation with MUW Spanish Faculty)Students who are unable to travel abroad may complete the requirement locally. A student who chooses this option must provide an explanation to the Spanish faculty as to the reason they cannot travel abroad. Approval will only be given to students experiencing a valid hardship that would prevent them from studying abroad. Once approved, the student can fulfill their required 6 study abroad credits with FLS 390 Spanish Service-Learning Internship and one additional advanced Spanish course, FLS 305 or higher.
Select 2 elective courses (6 credit hours) at or above FLS 201.
Total Hours Required for a BA in Spanish: 124 Semester Hours