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
See the
graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
General Education Requirements
ENG 215 | Latino/A Literature | 3 |
GEOG 202 | Wrld Reg Geo: Latin Amer/Carib | 3 |
MTH 105 | Math in Society | 4 |
| or | |
MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
WR 122 | English Composition: Argumentation | 3 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Biological/Physical Science | 4 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
Note: OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirement; one credit applies toward program.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements
See the degree requirements section for a list of
Liberal Arts Core courses.
ENG 209 | Non-Western World Lit:Americas | 3 |
HST 158 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core I: Fine Arts | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core IV: Social Sciences | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Core V | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Note: OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet these requirements.
Program Requirements
SPN 101 | First Year Spanish I | 4 |
SPN 102 | First Year Spanish II | 4 |
SPN 103 | First Year Spanish III | 4 |
SPN 201 | Second Year Spanish I | 4 |
| or | |
SPN 214 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers I | 4 |
SPN 202 | Second Year Spanish II | 4 |
| or | |
SPN 215 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers II | 4 |
SPN 203 | Second Year Spanish III | 4 |
| or | |
SPN 216 | Spanish For Heritage Speakers III | 4 |
| Electives | 8 |
Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Total Credit Hours: 90