Spanish, B.A.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 120
Major Hours: 36
Minimum Upper-Division Hours: 48
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Program Code: B850
Major Requirements
- Some courses required for the major may also fulfill University General Education and/or Dodge College of Arts & Sciences Requirements.
- The major requires 36 hours beyond SPAN 1115 and SPAN 1225.
- A grade of C or better must be earned in all Major Requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Beginning Spanish (5 hours) | ||
| Beginning Spanish (Continued) (5 hours) | ||
| SPAN 2113 | Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 2223 | Intermediate Spanish Continued | 3 |
| SPAN 3073 | Grammar in Conversational Communication | 3 |
| SPAN 3423 | Grammar in Written Communication | 3 |
| SPAN 3853 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 4183 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Literature & Culture Requirement | ||
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Literature and Culture of Spain | ||
| Literature and Culture of Latin America | ||
| Transatlantic Literature and Culture | ||
| Regional Literature and Cultures | ||
| Linguistics Requirement | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| History of the Spanish Language | ||
| Topics in Spanish Linguistics | ||
| The Structure of the Spanish Language | ||
| Teaching of Spanish in the United States | ||
| Electives | ||
| Choose three courses from the Spanish Major Electives course list (maximum 6 hours at the 3000-level) | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Major Support Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| History | ||
| Choose a course in the history of Spanish America or Spain | 3 | |
| Study Abroad | ||
| International Experience: Spanish majors are strongly encouraged to pursue study abroad opportunities in a Spanish-speaking country or in a Spanish immersion environment. Plans should be approved by the major advisor in advance | ||
| Exceptions: Exceptions will be made by the major advisor | ||
| International Credit: The Spanish program will make every effort to equate towards the Spanish major any relevant academic credit earned in a study abroad program at an institution recognized by OU | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 3 | |
Spanish Major Elective Course List
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPAN 3723 | Business Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 3733 | Medical Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 3743 | Legal Spanish | 3 |
| SPAN 3753 | Spanish for Social Work | 3 |
| SPAN 3763 | Spanish for Journalism | 3 |
| SPAN 4083 | Literature and Culture of Spain | 3 |
| SPAN 4113 | Literature and Culture of Latin America | 3 |
| SPAN 4143 | Transatlantic Literature and Culture | 3 |
| SPAN 4173 | Regional Literature and Cultures | 3 |
| SPAN 4503 | Hispanic Cinema Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 4713 | History of the Spanish Language | 3 |
| SPAN 4773 | Topics in Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 4913 | The Structure of the Spanish Language | 3 |
| SPAN 4923 | Teaching of Spanish in the United States | 3 |
General Education and College Requirements
Courses for fulfillment of General Education and Dodge College of Arts & Sciences requirements must be from the approved General Education course list published in the Class Schedule or at http://www.ou.edu/gened/courses. Courses graded P/NP will not apply.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS) AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
| English Composition (6 hours) | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
| Language (0-13 hours in the same language) | ||
| The college requirement cannot be met by high school coursework. | ||
| Beginning Course | 0-5 | |
| Beginning Course, continued | 0-5 | |
| Intermediate Course (2000 level) 1,2 | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics (3 hours) | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education Mathematics list | 3 | |
| Core Area II: Natural Science (7 hours, including one laboratory component) | ||
| Biological Science | ||
| Choose an approved General Education Natural Science course with one of the following prefixes: BIOL, HES, MBIO, or PBIO 1 | 3-4 | |
| Physical Science | ||
| Choose an approved General Education Natural Science course with one of the following prefixes: AGSC, ASTR, CHEM, GEOG, GEOL, GPHY, METR, or PHYS 1 | 3-4 | |
| Core Area III: Social Science (6 hours) | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Choose one course from the General Education Social Science list | 3 | |
| Core Area IV: Arts and Humanities (18 hours) | ||
| Artistic Forms | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education Artistic Forms list | 3 | |
| Western Culture | ||
| HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
| Choose one course from the General Education Western Culture list (excluding HIST 1483/1493) | 3 | |
| World Culture | ||
| Choose one course from the General Education World Culture list | 3 | |
| Additional Core IV Upper-Division Arts & Humanities courses | ||
| Choose one course from Artistic Forms, Western Culture, or World Culture 1,3 | 3 | |
| Choose one course from Artistic Forms, Western Culture, or World Culture 1,3 | 3 | |
| Core Area V: First Year Experience (3 hours) | ||
| Choose one course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 56 | |
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College of Arts and Sciences Requirements: college requirements are not automatically fulfilled by a previous degree.
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One course at the intermediate level or demonstrated competency at that level
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6 upper-division hours, 2 courses, at the 3000- 4000-level. Must be outside the major.
Free Electives
Electives to bring total applicable hours to the minimum total required for the degree including 48 upper-division hours.
Information Concerning General Rules, Regulations and Minimum Requirements
Arts and Sciences Hours: At least 80 semester hours of liberal arts and sciences courses are required for a BA degree. At least 55 semester hours of liberal arts and sciences courses are required for a BS degree.
Pass/No Pass Enrollment: A maximum of 16 semester hours of free elective credit may be attempted under this option.
Individual Studies (e.g., courses titled “Independent Study”): A maximum of 12 total semester hours may be counted toward graduation, excluding Honors Reading and Honors Research.
P.E. Courses: No physical education activity courses will be counted toward the 120 semester hours of acceptable credit for graduation.
Senior Institution Hours: A minimum of 60 semester hours applied toward graduation must be earned at senior (4-year) institutions.
Residency:
- At least 15 of the final 30 hours applied toward the degree or at least 50 percent of the hours required by the institution in the major field must be satisfactorily completed at the awarding institution.
- At least 15 semester hours of upper-division major work must be completed in residence at OU.
- OU correspondence courses are not considered resident credit.
Grade Point Averages: Students must earn a minimum over all 2.00 for each of the following: Combined Retention GPA (all college grades), OU Retention GPA, GPA for all major courses, and GPA for all major courses taken at OU. Some schools and departments of the College have higher minimum grade point averages required for their students.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
This plan shows one possible grouping of courses that would allow students to graduate in four years. Please refer to the front of the degree checksheet for official requirements. Students must consult with Dodge College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics academic advisors to verify that courses selected each semester fulfill the recommended plan and satisfy University, College of Arts and Sciences, and Spanish major requirements.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| Math (Core I) | 3 | |
| SPAN 1115 | Beginning Spanish | 5 |
| Natural Science with lab (Core II) | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) or Expository Writing | 3 |
| SPAN 1225 | Beginning Spanish (Continued) | 5 |
| Social Science (Core III) | 3 | |
| First Year Experience (Core V) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III) | 3 |
| SPAN 2113 | Intermediate Spanish | 3 |
| HIST Spanish America or Spain History Support Requirement 1 | 3 | |
| Artistic Forms (Core IV) | 3 | |
| Western Culture (Core IV), lower-division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 | United States to 1865 (Core IV) or United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| SPAN 2223 | Intermediate Spanish Continued | 3 |
| Natural Science without lab (Core II) | 3 | |
| World Culture (Core IV) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower-division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| SPAN 3073 | Grammar in Conversational Communication | 3 |
| SPAN 3423 | Grammar in Written Communication | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities, upper-division, outside major (Gen. Ed.) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| SPAN 3853 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Literature & Culture Major Requirement | 3 | |
| Arts & Humanities, upper-division, outside major (Gen. Ed.) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, lower- or upper-division | 4 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Literature & Culture Major Requirement | 3 | |
| Linguistics Major Requirement | 3 | |
| Spanish Major Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Spanish Major Elective | 3 | |
| Spanish Major Elective | 3 | |
| SPAN 4183 | Senior Capstone | 3 |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Free Elective, upper-division (3000-4000-level) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Contact the department for a list of approved courses.