Lakeland University
B.A. in Spanish
Plymouth, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 31,900 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling up to 1 week before term start allow for visa processing time
Introduction
Why study Spanish at Lakeland University?
The United States is a bilingual nation, having the second-largest Spanish-speaking population in the world.
600 million people (or 7.6% of the global population) speak Spanish, and the United States is the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world (after Mexico) It is projected that 27.5% of the U.S. population will be of Hispanic heritage by 2060. As a result, communications in Spanish on the Internet and in business have increased by 1,511% over the past 20 years.
What makes Lakeland’s Spanish degree distinctive?
- Our Spanish program offers a well-balanced route for the acquisition of linguistic as well as professional skills aiming at preparing Lakeland Spanish Majors/Minors for a highly competitive, interconnected world that has an ever-growing demand for bilingual professionals
- Our class sizes are perfect for personalized education, as well as one-on-one attention in tutoring services
- Our program offers experiential learning by allowing students to use the skills learned in the classroom in jobs with local businesses through Lakeland’s Cooperative Education. Examples include translation and interpreting, Spanish for teaching, digital humanities, and intercultural communication
- Our program offers Spanish heritage and bilingual speakers a track to professionally enhance their Spanish knowledge traditionally acquired at home
- Our program gives students a competitive edge and a distinct advantage in the global market
Immerse Yourself In Spanish Culture
Students enrolling in the Spanish program evidence the ability to immerse themselves in the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world through coursework, projects, and research. Students who successfully complete a B.A. in Spanish from Lakeland University will be able to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in all four language skills: reading, writing, listening speaking/communication
- Exhibit cultural competence in the Spanish-speaking world’s traditions, history, literature, as well as contemporary topics
- Possess a command of standard Spanish (spelling, punctuation, accents, among others) aimed at academic as well as professional environments
- Enhance academic research and documentation capabilities while fostering critical thinking
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Traditional Undergraduate Scholarships
Lakeland is committed to providing exceptional value at a manageable cost. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships to help make the cost of your education more affordable.
We also encourage all students applying for scholarships to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
After gaining acceptance to Lakeland, you may begin applying for scholarships through your Future Muskie Portal. You will use the login information you created when you first applied to Lakeland to access the portal site. Each scholarship opportunity will be listed as a "Form" on your checklist.
If you have any questions or would like additional scholarship information, please contact your admissions counselor or the financial aid office!
Curriculum
Spanish, B.A.
Major Requirements (35 semester hours)
- SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I with lab (4 semester hours) OR SPA 103 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers I (4 semester hours)
- SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II with lab (4 semester hours) OR SPA 104 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers II (4 semester hours)
- SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I OR SPA 203 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers III
- SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II OR SPA 204 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers IV
- SPA 280 - Special Topics in Spanish
- SPA 351 - Advanced Spanish Through Textual Analysis and Conversation
Three (3) semester hours must be a writing intensive (WI) course
- SPA 366 - Literature in the Spanish-Speaking World (WI)
- SPA 367 - Cinema in the Spanish-Speaking World (WI)
Tracks
Traditional Track
Twelve (12) additional semester hours from the following:
Three (3) semester hours must be either:
- SPA 352 - Introduction to Translation and Interpreting in Spanish-English OR SPA 354 - Digital Humanities and Intercultural Communication in Spanish
Nine (9) semester hours from the following (if not already fulfilling the requirement above):
- SPA 353 - Spanish for Teaching
- SPA 354 - Digital Humanities and Intercultural Communication in Spanish
- SPA 380 - Contemporary Topics in the Spanish-Speaking World
- SPA 401 - Spanish Practicum in Translation/Interpretation
- SPA 480 - Special Topics in Spanish
- SPA 490 - Independent Study in Spanish
Cooperative Education Track
Twelve (12) additional semester hours from the following:
- EXP 100 - Professional Protocol (1 semester hour)
- EXP 300 - Experiential Learning Seminar (1 semester hour) - Co-requisite with EXP/SPA 390
- EXP 301 - Work, Ethics, and the Good Life (1 semester hour)
- EXP 390 - Cooperative Education Experience (1-12 semester hours) OR SPA 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Spanish (1-12 semester hours)
- Students must complete nine (9) semester hours
- At least six (6) semester hours must be in SPA 390 - Cooperative Education Experience–Spanish (1-12 semester hours)
Spanish Minor
Minor Requirements (26 semester hours)
- SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I with lab (4 semester hours) OR SPA 103 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers I (4 semester hours)
- SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II with lab (4 semester hours) OR SPA 104 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers II (4 semester hours)
- SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I OR SPA 203 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers III
- SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II OR SPA 204 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers IV
- SPA 280 - Special Topics in Spanish
- SPA 351 - Advanced Spanish Through Textual Analysis and Conversation
Spanish Minors must complete six (6) additional semester hours from the following
- SPA 352 - Introduction to Translation and Interpreting in Spanish-English
- SPA 353 - Spanish for Teaching
- SPA 354 - Digital Humanities and Intercultural Communication in Spanish
- SPA 366 - Literature in the Spanish-Speaking World (WI)
- SPA 367 - Cinema in the Spanish-Speaking World (WI)
- SPA 380 - Contemporary Topics in the Spanish-Speaking World
Spanish Education (grades K-12), B.A.
Major Requirements (41 semester hours)
For Elementary/Middle/High School (grades K-12)
- SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I with lab (4 semester hours) OR SPA 103 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers I (4 semester hours)
- SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II with lab (4 semester hours) OR SPA 104 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers II (4 semester hours)
- SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I OR SPA 203 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers III
- SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II OR SPA 204 - Spanish for Heritage & Bilingual Speakers IV
- SPA 351 - Advanced Spanish Through Textual Analysis and Conversation
- SPA 353 - Spanish for Teaching
- EDU 370 - Foreign Language Teaching Methods
- ESL 322 - Second Language Acquisition and Applied Linguistics
Participation in a DPI-approved foreign language immersion program abroad (one month).
Placement in the "Intermediate High" category on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Exam* prior to student teaching semester.
Fifteen (15) additional semester hours from the following
- SPA 380 - Contemporary Topics in the Spanish-Speaking World
Three (3) semester hours must be a writing intensive (WI) course
- SPA 366 - Literature in the Spanish-Speaking World (WI)
- SPA 367 - Cinema in the Spanish-Speaking World (WI)
Nine (9) semester hours from the following
(If not already fulfilling the requirement above)
- SPA 352 - Introduction to Translation and Interpreting in Spanish-English
- SPA 353 - Spanish for Teaching
- SPA 354 - Digital Humanities and Intercultural Communication in Spanish
- SPA 366 - Literature in the Spanish-Speaking World (WI)
- SPA 367 - Cinema in the Spanish-Speaking World (WI)
- SPA 401 - Spanish Practicum in Translation/Interpretation
- SPA 480 - Special Topics in Spanish
- SPA 490 - Independent Study in Spanish
Teacher Certification
To qualify for Kindergarten through Grade 12 teaching certification in Spanish, a student must complete the courses listed above, the Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Professional Sequence, Interdisciplinary Studies coursework (see below), and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) statutory requirements.
Program Outcome
Students who have successfully completed a B.A. in Spanish from Lakeland University should be able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate skills in reading Spanish
- Demonstrate command of written expression in Spanish
- Demonstrate listening comprehension of spoken Spanish
- Demonstrate competence in speaking Spanish appropriately, including conversational skills
- Illustrate Spanish history and culture, including daily living patterns, societal structures, institutions, value systems, and cultural practices
- Analyze works of Spanish literature
- Experience immersion in a Spanish program abroad, involving cultural comparisons and practice of the target language
- Pass the ACTFL oral proficiency exam with placement in the Intermediate High category or better
- Pass the ACTFL written exam with placement in the Intermediate High category or better
- Demonstrate competence and abilities related to the specific Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) standards
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
According to the Economist, you can earn between $50,000 to $125,000 more just because you know a foreign language! This makes a Spanish major a lucrative choice with so many well-paying careers for Spanish majors.
Here is a selection of the top 10 jobs usually pursued:
- Writer
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Foreign Service Officer
- UNESCO Official
- Social Worker
- Immigration Officer
- Flight Attendant
- Business Development Manager
- Teacher