The Spanish program is designed to serve a variety of goals. It gives the liberal arts student insight into one of the world's great languages and literatures. It provides an additional marketable skill for majors in several fields, such as business, sociology, sciences, psychology, education, and communication.
A major in Spanish is required for certification to teach the language in high school. The demands of international commerce, as well as the increasing number of individuals in the U.S. who speak English as a learned language, define the need for professionals who can speak multiple languages. At Doane, students are immersed in their language major to attain a high level of proficiency and a well-rounded education in other cultures. Language proficiency is required for further studies in graduate school or studies abroad (Fulbright and other programs).
Requirements for the Spanish Major:
1. Complete 30 credits of Spanish, excluding SPA 101, 102, 317, 319, 321, 325.
2. A student must earn 12 to 17 credits in Spanish in an approved semester
or summer abroad program, with the approval of the department. The
student has the option of earning up to 24 credits for a full year abroad.
(Refer to Off-Campus Study Programs.)
3. Students seeking certification for teaching Spanish in schools must also complete:
a. SPA 317, 319, 321, 325.
b. One additional teaching major.
c. All requirements listed under the catalog section Secondary Education.
Requirements for the Spanish Minor:
Complete 18 credits of Spanish, excluding SPA 101, 102, 317, 319, 321, 325.
Advanced students complete 12 credits of Spanish beyond the intermediate
level, excluding SPA 317, 319, 321, 325.
SPA 101-102 Elementary Spanish (3) (3)
A sequential introduction to basic spoken and written Spanish and Hispanic
culture. Upon completion, the student will be able to communicate at an
elementary level in spoken and written Spanish and will demonstrate an
introductory knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures. Not open to native
speakers of Spanish. SPA 101 and 102 do not count toward the major or
the minor. Prerequisite: For SPA 102, either 101 or one year of high
school Spanish.
SPA 203-204 Intermediate Spanish (3) (3)
Intermediate conversation and reading combined with a review and
continuation of grammar study. Upon completion, the student will be able
to communicate at an intermediate level in spoken and written Spanish and
will demonstrate enhanced understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.
Prerequisite: For SPA 203, either SPA 102 or equivalent; for SPA 204,
either SPA 203, or equivalent.
SPA 290, 390, 490 Directed Study (1-3) (1-3) (1-3)
An opportunity for supervised, independent study of a particular topic
based on the interest of the student and the availability and approval of the
faculty.
SPA 302-402 Spanish Language Enrichment (1)
A course designed to encourage interdisciplinary study in Spanish. It is taken
in conjunction with a second course in a discipline other than Spanish. The
student reads materials relating to the second course, which is selected by
the faculty teaching it. The student also reads additional material in Spanish,
under the guidance of a faculty member qualified to teach that language, and
demonstrates course learning by preparing a report or project in Spanish,
based on the reading. Prerequisite: Permission of both faculty involved.
SPA 305, 306 Spanish Conversation and Composition (3) (3)
Spanish 305 is primarily designed to increase the student's ability to
communicate orally at an advanced level; upon completion, the student will
demonstrate marked improvement in vocabulary, Spanish pronunciation,
and oral proficiency. SPA 306 is primarily designed to increase the student's
ability to communicate in writing at an advanced level. Upon completion, the
student will demonstrate the ability to write narrative, letters, and expository
and argumentative essays with increased accuracy in vocabulary use and
grammar structures. Prerequisite: SPA 204 or equivalent, or permission.
(May be taken in reverse sequence.) SPA 305 offered fall term; SPA 306
offered spring term.
SPA 312 Spanish Civilization and Culture (3)
Spain in past and present. Taught in Spanish. Students will recognize regional
differences in Spain, identify key historical and cultural events, and understand
current issues. Prerequisite: SPA 305 or 306, or permission. Offered
alternate fall terms.
SPA 314 Spanish-American Civilization (3)
Survey of Spanish-American culture and civilization from 1492 to the
present. This class gives students a broader knowledge of the Hispanic world.
Prerequisite: SPA 305, 306. Offered alternate fall terms.
SPA 317 The Teaching of Spanish I (0)
This course begins the transition from student of Spanish to teacher of
Spanish. Students will engage in pedagogical practices intended to create
environments that encourage active engagement in learning foreign languages.
Students will select and utilize authentic foreign language instruction materials,
including the literature of the target language appropriate for all levels of
learners. Students will plan, implement, teach, and assess foreign language
curriculum in the target language to demonstrate an understanding of the
relationships among central concepts of learning and teaching foreign
languages, including the ability to communicate high expectations and create
meaningful learning experiences for all students. Generally taken during
the sophomore year. Offered spring term.
SPA 319 The Teaching of Spanish II (0)
This course continues the transition from student of Spanish to teacher
of Spanish. Topics focus on the teaching of Spanish in the middle school.
Students will engage in pedagogical practices intended to create environments
that encourage active engagement in learning foreign languages. Students will
select and utilize authentic foreign language instruction materials, including
the literature of the target language appropriate for all levels of learners.
Students will plan, implement, teach, and assess foreign language curriculum
in the target language to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships
among central concepts of learning and teaching foreign languages, including
the ability to communicate high expectations and create meaningful learning
experiences for all students. Generally taken during the junior year.
Offered fall term.
SPA 321 The Teaching of Spanish III (0)
This course continues the transition from student of Spanish to teacher of
Spanish. Topics focus on the teaching of Spanish in the high school. Students
will engage in pedagogical practices intended to create environments that
encourage active engagement in learning foreign languages. Students will
select and utilize authentic foreign language instruction materials, including
the literature of the target language appropriate for all levels of learners.
Students will plan, implement, teach and assess foreign language curriculum
in the target language to demonstrate an understanding of the relationships
among central concepts of learning and teaching foreign languages, including
the ability to communicate high expectations and create meaningful learning
experiences for all students. Generally taken during the junior year.
Prerequisite: SPA 319 or permission. Offered spring term.
SPA 325 The Teaching of Spanish IV (2)
The student will participate in a setting where foreign language instruction
is occurring. Students will foster relationships and collaborative skills with
students, families, colleagues, and community agencies to support foreign
language acquisition. Students will seek appropriate multicultural connections
and integrate those perspectives into the foreign language and other curricular
areas, where appropriate, to prepare students for participation in a diverse
world. Students will become actively involved in leadership opportunities
that promote professional growth in the foreign language area. Students will
demonstrate the ability to promote career opportunities in the target language.
Prerequisite: SPA 321, Spanish major and enrolled in professional term,
or permission. Offered fall term.
SPA 421 Spanish Internship (0-12)
On-the-job experience in Spanish. Prerequisite: CED 205 or permission.
(Pass/Fail)
SPA 424 Literature of Spain (3)
A study of the most outstanding authors from Spain, from the Golden Age to the modern period. Upon completion of this course, the student will be familiar with literary periods and key authors from Spain, and will be able to read and discuss fiction, poetry, and drama in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPA 312 or 314, or permission. Offered alternate spring terms (odd years).
SPA 425 Latin American Literature
A study of the most outstanding Latin American writers in Spanish, focusing mainly on the modern period. Upon completion of this course, the student will be familiar with literary periods and key authors from Latin American countries and Hispanic U.S., and will be able to read and discuss fiction, poetry, and drama in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): SPA 312 or 314, or permission. Offered alternate spring terms (even years).
Interterm
As well as the required study abroad semester for foreign language majors, students have the opportunity to travel on college-sponsored trips to a variety of U.S. sites or international countries each year through Doane's Interterm (in January or May). Recent trips have been taken to Guatemala, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica. This option has been very popular with non-Spanish majors, and the travel scholarship of up to $1000.00 that is available to all matriculating students makes these trips especially accessible.