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 231	Lifetime Health & Fitness	3
SPN 101	First Year Spanish I	4
MTH 105	Math in Society	4
	or
MTH 111	College Algebra	5
WR 121	English 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 158	History of Latin America	3
SPN 102	First Year Spanish II	4
WR 122	English 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 103	First Year Spanish III	4
	Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts	3
	Social Processes & Institutions	3
	Western Culture	3

Second Year

Fall Term

ENG 209	Non-Western World Lit:Americas	3
ENG 215	Latino/A Literature	3
SPN 201	Second Year Spanish I	4
	or
SPN 214	Spanish 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 202	Wrld Reg Geo: Latin Amer/Carib	3
SPN 202	Second Year Spanish II	4
	or
SPN 215	Spanish 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 203	Second Year Spanish III	4
	or
SPN 216	Spanish 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