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 215Latino/A Literature

3

GEOG 202Wrld Reg Geo: Latin Amer/Carib

3

MTH 105Math in Society

4

or

MTH 111College Algebra

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121English Composition

3

WR 122English 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 209Non-Western World Lit:Americas

3

HST 158History 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 101First Year Spanish I

4

SPN 102First Year Spanish II

4

SPN 103First Year Spanish III

4

SPN 201Second Year Spanish I

4

or

SPN 214Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

4

SPN 202Second Year Spanish II

4

or

SPN 215Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

4

SPN 203Second Year Spanish III

4

or

SPN 216Spanish For Heritage Speakers III

4

Electives

8

Total Credit Hours:32

Total Credit Hours: 90