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2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Spanish, B.A.


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Total Credits required to complete major: 33-36


Basic Requirements (33-36 Credit Hours)


(all in a single language)

Footnotes


NOTES: A minimum of 33 credits of foreign language at the 300 and/or 400-level is required for the major. A minimum of 15 credits (including 301 and 302) must be taken at Geneseo.

Recommended:

Study of a Second language and/or Study Abroad

Minimum Competence Requirement


A grade of C- or better is required for each of the following courses: all 300 and 400-level courses in fulfillment of the 30-hour requirement for the major.

Department Writing Requirement


During their Junior year, students will write a 500- to 600-word essay in the target language under examination conditions. Students will have 2 hours to write on a topic provided at the time of the examination. Students may use bilingual dictionaries and/or dictionaries of the target language. Written proficiency must be at or above the Advanced Low Level of Proficiency as described in the Proficiency Guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. To take the exam, students must contact the Department’s secretary at (585)245-5247.  NOTE: the exam can only be attempted once per semester. For further information, please contact your advisor or visit the Department’s website.

Outline/Advising Guide


First Year


Fall (15 Credit Hours)


Spring (15 Credit Hours)


Second Year


Fall (16 Credit Hours)


Spring (16 Credit Hours)


  • R/ Credit(s): 3
  • SPAN 300-level course Credit(s): 3
  • N/ Credit(s): 4
  • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Elective Credit(s): 3

Third Year


Fall (15 Credit Hours)


  • SPAN 300-level course Credit(s): 3
  • N/ Credit(s): 4
  • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Elective Credit(s): 2

Spring (15 Credit Hours)


  • Study Abroad (Study abroad programs must include required and elective SPAN Courses) Credit(s): 15 *

Fourth Year


Fall (15 Credit Hours)


  • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • SPAN 400-level course Credit(s): 3
  • SPAN 400-level course Credit(s): 3
  • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Elective Credit(s): 3

Spring (13 Credit Hours)


Total Credit Hours: 120


Footnotes


*These courses are recommended by the Department; they are not requirements. A minimum of one semester of study abroad is strongly recommended by the Department.

Note: Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible. Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information.

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