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Foreign Language emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Foreign Language will be able to:

  • Achieve intermediate-low to intermediate language proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing (proficiency levels are defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
  • Effectively discuss opinions and beliefs in Spanish.
  • Demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the perspectives (beliefs, attitudes, values), social practices, and the cultural products (for example, art, history, literature) of the Spanish-speaking world.
  • Comprehend clearly articulated conversations on everyday topics in standard Spanish at the ACTFL intermediate level.
  • Reflect on their own social values and compare them to the culture(s) they are studying.

Requirements

General Education Requirements: 43

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

Liberal Arts Core Requirements: 15

See the degree requirements section for a list of the Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.

Program Requirements: 32-33

The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. It is important to plan ahead because some of the courses are offered only once per year. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.

First Year

Fall Term

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3
SPN 101First Year Spanish I

4
MTH 105Math in Society

4
or
MTH 111College Algebra

5
WR 121English Composition

3

MTH 111 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

MTH 105 and MTH 111 satisfy a general education requirements category.

PE 231 satisfies a general education requirements category.

Winter Term

HST 158History of Latin America

3
SPN 102First Year Spanish II

4
WR 122English Composition: Argumentation

3
Communication

3
Physical Sciences

4

WR 122 satisfies a general education requirements category. HST 158 satisfies the Liberal Arts Core II requirement.

Spring Term

SPN 103First Year Spanish III

4
Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts

3
Social Processes & Institutions

3
Western Culture

3

Second Year

Fall Term

ENG 209Non-Western World Lit:Americas

3
ENG 215Latino/A Literature

3
SPN 201Second Year Spanish I

4
or
SPN 214Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

4
Biological Sciences

4

ENG 209 satisfies the Liberal Arts Core III requirement.

ENG 215 is a general education requirement.

Winter Term

GEOG 202Wrld Reg Geo: Latin Amer/Carib

3
SPN 202Second Year Spanish II

4
or
SPN 215Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

4
Biological/Physical Science

4
Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences

3

GEOG 202 is a general education requirement.

Spring Term

SPN 203Second Year Spanish III

4
or
SPN 216Spanish For Heritage Speakers III

4
Difference Power & Discrimination

3
Liberal Arts Core V

3
Electives

8

Recommend taking Electives at OSU through DPP

Total Credit Hours: 90-91