UMA Undergraduate Guide 2012-2013 Spanish and Portuguese Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Academic Departments and Programs Spanish The Major
The Major
The Spanish major offers courses in literature, linguistics, and culture. The literature courses not only emphasize literary analysis, but also give insights into the cultures of Spanish-speaking peoples. All Spanish courses also develop language skills. As a complement to the Spanish major, students are encouraged to obtain certificates or undertake minors as available in areas of related interest such as Latin American Studies, International Relations, Modern European Studies or Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies. The undergraduate major in Spanish consists of 36 credits. Entering students who wish to major in Spanish and are at the intermediate level are urged to take SPANISH 246 (Intensive Intermediate Spanish). Requirements II. Major Core (12 credits) One of the following two courses: 470 General View of Hispanic Linguistics (required)
IV. Junior Year Writing (3 credits) Education Abroad The program sponsors several programs abroad: the Salamanca (Spain) summer program, a fall semester in Granada (Spain), and a spring semester in Oviedo (Spain). Students may also participate in other exchange programs in Spain and in several other Spanish-speaking countries. The program works closely with the International Programs Office to facilitate arrangements for foreign study for Spanish majors and minors, and strongly encourages both to take advantage of these programs or to participate in other semester or academic year programs in Spain or Latin America. Restrictions A minimum of 15 of the credits required for the major must be earned in courses taught at the university. Teacher Preparation Required Courses for Secondary Level Teaching The following are the education-related courses: Students completing this program receive the Provisional Certificate with Advanced Standing, which enables them to apply for a teaching post. They then have five years in which to complete coursework for the Standard Certificate, which generally entails the completion of a Master’s program. Information about the Massachusetts Teacher Test is available on the Massachusetts Department of Education Website at www.doe.mass.edu. Registration forms may be requested on-line. |
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