In today’s job market, fluency in Spanish is a career advantage and a valuable asset to any organization. The Spanish program at Fresno Pacific University provides you with the necessary language and cultural understanding of Spanish-speaking countries around the world. In today’s globalized environment, there is a need to reach our neighbors in Latin America, as well as the increasing Spanish-speaking population in the U.S.
Highlights
- Communicate orally in Spanish at an advanced level.
- Write in Spanish at an advanced level.
- Analyze a problem and synthesize a solution through appropriate research in Spanish.
- Integrate emerging technologies into research and communication in Spanish.
- Engage in critical thinking about topics related to Spanish language and culture.
- Describe the unique characteristics of Spanish-speaking cultures around the world.
Career opportunities
The Spanish language and culture major offers our graduates tools that can be used in almost any profession, here and abroad. The widespread influence of Spanish demands professionals in all fields – marketing, education, community leadership, ministry and more.
Prerequisites
- Spanish language placement test (password: sunbirds1)
For more information, you may contact the program director Graciela Pérez at graciela.perez@fresno.edu or (559) 453-7177.
Course listing
In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Fresno Pacific University, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.
Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.
Prerequisites (12 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 100 | Elementary Spanish I* | 4 |
| SPAN 105 | Elementary Spanish II* | 4 |
| SPAN 200 | Intermediate Spanish* | 4 |
*or demonstrated proficiency
Required Courses (24 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 300 | Advanced Spanish I | 3 |
| SPAN 304 | Advanced Spanish II | 3 |
| SPAN 311 | Introduction to Literature and Theory | 3 |
| SPAN 327 | Spain: Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 328 | Latin America: Civilization and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 440 | Peninsular Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 450 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
Choose One
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 445 | Latin American Literature | 3 |
| LIT 364 | Hispanic Literature of the United States | 3 |
Electives (9 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 410 | Modern Latin America: History, Politics and Culture | 3 |
| ICS 320 | Introduction to Holistic Mission in Costa Rica* | 3 |
| LACS 302 | Mexican Folklorico Dance | 3 |
| LIT 364 | Hispanic Literature of the United States | 3 |
| SOC 338 | People and Cultures of Costa Rica* | 3 |
| SOC 481 | International Internship* | 3 |
| SPAN 286 | Spanish in Costa Rica* | 3-6 |
| SPAN 305 | Composition and Conversation in Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 309 | Hispanic Film | 3 |
| SPAN 310 | Hispanic Prose | 3 |
| SPAN 315 | Hispanic Poetry | 3 |
| SPAN 320 | History of Spanish Language | 3 |
| SPAN 325 | Formal Spanish Oral Communication | 3 |
| SPAN 330 | Latin American Thought: Readings in Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 370 | Issues in Spanish Language Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| SPAN 374 | Education Across Borders: Mexico and the United States | 3 |
| SPAN 486 | Topics in Spanish | |
| SPAN 496 | Spanish Internship | 3 |
*These courses are taken as part of the Costa Rica Semester Study Abroad program. Students should attend in a fall semester when the coursework is offered entirely in Spanish.
Study Abroad
Students may take 12-15 units abroad. Courses that are equivalents of required courses may meet those requirements, while others may be used for electives. Students must consult with the program director to select specific courses.
Program director
Eleanor Nickel, Ph.D.
Faculty
Graciela Pérez, Ph.D.
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I just love having a one-on-one relationship with my professors and my classmates. They are always there for me when I need help, advice, or just need to talk.
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