Spanish Language and Culture Major (Non-Study Abroad Track)
REQUIREMENTS
For students with extenuating circumstances, the study abroad requirement may be waived provided they demonstrate advanced proficiency and significant contact with Spanish-speaking cultures. If exempted from study abroad requirements, take elective classes as indicated below, and recommended classes as suitable replacement in multi or intercultural communication. Early planning is key to be able to complete this major in a timely manner.
41 credits, consisting of1, 2:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GLSP 312 | MESOAMERICAN SOCIETIES | 4 |
| GLSP 315 | DIASPORIC COMMUNITIES: HISPANIC, CARIBBEAN, AND THE UNITED STATES | 4 |
| GLSP 370 | SPANISH IN THE US | 4 |
| GLCS 483 | ADVANCED CROSS-CULTURAL SEMINAR (during the senior year) | 5 |
| Language Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| A minimum of 8 credits of the following (according to placement): | ||
| INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II | ||
| SPANISH COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION I | ||
| SPANISH COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION II | ||
| SPANISH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS | ||
or GLSP 306 | MEDICAL SPANISH ONLINE | |
| A minimum of 8 credits of the following for bilingual heritage speakers (according to placement): | ||
| SPANISH FOR BILINGUAL AND HERITAGE LEARNERS I | ||
| SPANISH FOR BILINGUAL AND HERITAGE LEARNERS II | ||
| SPANISH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS | ||
or GLSP 306 | MEDICAL SPANISH ONLINE | |
| In Lieu of Study Abroad and Cultural Studies Courses | ||
| COMM 230 | INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES | 3 |
| or COMM 233 | MULTICULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE UNITED STATES | |
| GLCS 487 | INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| Electives (to reach 41 total required for major): | 10 | |
| TOPICS IN LITERATURE | ||
| TOPICS IN CULTURAL STUDIES | ||
| LATIN AMERICAN CULTURES THROUGH FILM | ||
| Other appropriate GLSP/GLCS courses (as approved by the department chair or program coordinator) | ||
| Total Credits | 41 | |
- 1
Courses in which a student has earned a grade less than C may not be applied toward a major or minor in the department.
- 2
By departmental invitation, students may write a senior thesis: Senior Thesis, GLCS 490 (2 credits).
Oregon Preliminary Teaching Licensure in French or Spanish
Students who are also seeking an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License must also complete a Secondary Education major with Licensure. In order to complete the Secondary Education major with Licensure, students should begin taking education courses no later than their sophomore year. The student must be advised by faculty in both majors. Alternatively, students may complete a Teaching Certificate program at Linfield after degree completion. Students should seek advice from the Education Department Director if you are considering the post-graduation certificate option.