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