Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Teacher Certification
Pursuing a B.A. in Spanish Education not only insures bilingual and bicultural competencies, but also fosters critical and creative thinking skills through the study of literature, linguistics, curriculum, pedagogy, cognition, Culture, and cultures. Our program promotes these skills by introducing students to philosophical issues examined in literature and art; to writing and analytical skills; to professional teaching skills; and to the rich cultural complexities of languages, peoples, and nations across the globe. In addition to Education (public and private K-12 schools, student exchange programs, corporate programs for foreign transfers), a student with a BA degree in Spanish Education may consider work in the following areas: government (armed forces, Department of Justice, US Citizenship and Immigration Service), non-profit organizations (civic organizations, international exchange programs, social work and social services), commerce (customer service, translation and interpretation, research, marketing firms), travel and tourism (airlines and airports, travel agencies, convention centers), arts media & entertainment (advertising, foreign news agencies, museums) or public service (civil service, international service organizations, social and rehab services).
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Demonstrate proficient Spanish listening comprehension and speaking skills in diverse situations.
- Analyze and respond to various kinds of texts written in Spanish.
- Apply Spanish orthographic code and grammatical concepts in written assignments.
- Compose critical essays in Spanish that demonstrate logical analysis, reason, and well--‐supported arguments.
- Understand the historical and geographical development, expansion, and influence of Spanish in the world.
- Identify major trends, figures, and influences on the development of cultural and artistic production in the Hispanic world.
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Teacher Certification Degree Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with Teacher Certification Program Offerings Distribution
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