{"id":1363,"date":"2013-07-24T07:03:15","date_gmt":"2013-07-24T11:03:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2013-2014\/ais\/spanishstudies\/"},"modified":"2024-05-16T12:49:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T16:49:38","slug":"spanishstudies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2024-2025\/hgs\/spanishstudies\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Language Studies (B.A.)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right;text-align: center\"><a class=\"redButton button btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/mygraduationplan\/\">Four Year Plan<\/a><\/div>\n<h4>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/\"> School of Humanities and Global Studies<\/a><\/h4>\n<div class=\"facultyTable\"><div class=\"row colSet\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \"><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"convenerListing\">Convener:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/faculty\/natalia-santamaria-laorden\/\">Natalia Santamaria-Laorden<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<h4 class=\"facultyListing\">Faculty:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/faculty\/natalia-santamaria-laorden\/\">Natalia Santamaria-Laorden<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"sColumn col-sm-12 col-md-12 \">\n<h4 class=\"facultyListingColTwo\">Faculty:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Paula Straile-Costa\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/faculty\/paula-d-straile-costa\/\">Paula Straile-Costa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Current as of June 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>About the Major <\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>The Spanish Language Studies major at Ramapo College will provide students with the skills needed to communicate efficiently and confidently in Spanish, at the same time that it will give them a solid background in the history, cultures, and literatures of the Hispanic world. Furthermore, our innovative curriculum extends beyond the traditional spaces of the Hispanic world to explore and celebrate the diversity of the Spanish-speaking communities today, including the vibrant and varied communities of the United States. <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">nnovation extends to strengthening the interconnections between the humanities and other fields.<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 Such a comprehensive approach to Spanish Language Studies prepares students for success in graduate school as well as a wide range of careers in business, education, community organizations, law, communications, and government.\u00a0 <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to empowering students through the acquisition of another language, our aim is to contribute to\u00a0 the values and knowledge embodied by the humanities and liberal studies, such as tolerance, cultural competence, and social justice, in these other disciplines.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Spanish majors are made up of both native or heritage speakers and non-native second language learners. This not only makes for a diverse, rich classroom experience, but it also allows students to use their unique strengths and gaps in linguistic and cultural knowledge to learn from one another. \u00a0In this way, students have the opportunity to acquire a key skill in mastering any language \u2013 understanding how we learn language itself. \u00a0Studying language is one of the best ways to become culturally competent, that is, being able to interact effectively in more than one culture. Studying a second language is also a great way to improve writing and public speaking in English . \u00a0Thus, by studying Spanish or any second language, students can expand their knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions and other linguistic features of their own language.<\/p>\n<p>With only 10 required courses, the major is designed to pair with another discipline. Spanish Language Studies majors can complete a second major, teacher education, or a minor in most disciplines and graduate on time with a clear plan. \u00a0Often times, studying abroad facilitates this process. \u00a0The secret is getting good advisement from your Spanish Language Studies major advisor as early as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Students majoring in Spanish Language Studies are required to pursue an approved summer, semester- or year-long study abroad program in a Spanish-speaking country, a service-learning experience, or an internship program. We offer a semester- or year-long abroad program at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deusto.es\/\">University of Deusto<\/a> in Bilbao, Spain and many other programs in a variety of countries.\u00a0 Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/study-abroad\/\">Study Abroad Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Outcomes for the Major<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><b>Goal 1 Communication:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Communicate in Spanish with Advanced-low proficiency\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Outcome 1:<\/strong> Demonstrate oral proficiency level of at least Advanced-low as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Outcome 2:<\/strong> Demonstrate written proficiency level of at least Advanced-low as described in the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333\">Explain, compare, describe and narrate in present, past and future times<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expand on a variety of concrete topics in connected discourse (paragraphs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use diverse language strategies and deal with complications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Goal 2 Cultures and Literatures:\u00a0<\/strong> Gain knowledge and understanding of cultures and literatures of the Spanish-speaking world<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Outcome 3:<\/strong> Use the language to investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship between the practices and products of a culture and its perspectives<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Outcome 4:<\/strong> Analyze and interpret literary texts and show understanding of the social processes that produce them<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Goal 3 Comparisons:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Develop critical insight into the nature of language and culture\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Outcome 5:<\/strong> Demonstrate critical understanding of the nature of language (including varieties of Spanish) through comparisons of Spanish and one\u2019s own language<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Outcome 6:<\/strong> Demonstrate critical understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and one\u2019s own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Goal 4\u00a0 Connections:\u00a0<\/strong> <b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Connect with other disciplines and acquire information and diverse perspectives in order to use the language to function in academic and career-related situations.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px\"><strong>Outcome 7:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learners build, reinforce, and expand their knowledge of other disciplines while using the language to develop critical thinking and to solve problems creatively. <\/span>Learn how to self assess, maintain, and increase language proficiency on one\u2019s own<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Requirements of the Major <\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<ol>\n<li>Students are required to take 10 courses to complete this major.<\/li>\n<li>Transfer students who have 48 or more credits accepted at the time of transfer are waived from the courses marked with a <strong><strong>(W)<\/strong> <\/strong> below.\u00a0 Waivers do not apply to Major Requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Double counting between General Education, School Core, and Major may be possible.\u00a0 Check with your advisor to see if any apply.<\/li>\n<li>Writing Intensive Requirement (five courses): \u00a0two writing intensive courses in the general education curriculum are required: Critical Reading and Writing and Studies in the Arts and Humanities; the other three courses are taken in the major.\u00a0 Within the Spanish Language Studies major, students are required to take the Capstone, the Art of Writing and the Art of Conversation courses, which are all writing intensive.<\/li>\n<li>Not all courses are offered each semester. \u00a0Please check the current Schedule of Classes for semester course offerings.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Career Pathways Program requirements must be completed prior to graduation. Visit the Cahill Career Center.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5 align=\"center\"><strong>SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDIES MAJOR<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"courseTable\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"majorTableHeading\">Subject &amp; Course # &#8211; Title &amp; Course Description<\/li>\n<li class=\"majorTableSubHeading\">GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS<\/li>\n<li><strong>REQUIRED &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a id=\"69d9e9cf718d6\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/CRWT102\" target=\"_blank\">CRWT 102 - CRITICAL READING AND WRITING II<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>SELECT ONE &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a id=\"69d9e9cf71b4a\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/INTD101\" target=\"_blank\">INTD 101 - FIRST YEAR SEMINAR<\/a> <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf71d60\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/HNRS101\" target=\"_blank\">HNRS 101 - HONORS FIRST YEAR SEMINAR<\/a> *<\/li>\n<li><strong>SELECT ONE &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a id=\"69d9e9cf71fb5\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/AIID201\" target=\"_blank\">AIID 201 - STUDIES IN THE ARTS & HUMANITIES<\/a>\u00a0<strong>OR<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>(W)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf721b8\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/HNRS201\" target=\"_blank\">HNRS 201 - HONORS STUDIES IN THE ARTS & HUMANITIES<\/a> *<\/li>\n<li><strong>SELECT ONE &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><a id=\"69d9e9cf723da\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SOSC110\" target=\"_blank\">SOSC 110 - SOCIAL SCIENCE INQUIRY<\/a><strong> OR <\/strong><strong>(W)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf72614\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/HNRS110\" target=\"_blank\">HNRS 110 - HONORS SOCIAL SCIENCE INQUIRY<\/a> *<\/li>\n<li><strong>SELECT ONE &#8211; <\/strong> <strong>(W)<\/strong> <a id=\"69d9e9cf72642\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES CATEGORY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>SELECT ONE &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><strong>(W)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a id=\"69d9e9cf7266e\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - GLOBAL AWARENESS CATEGORY<\/a> *<\/li>\n<li><strong>SELECT ONE &#8211; <\/strong> <a id=\"69d9e9cf7268d\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - QUANTITATIVE REASONING CATEGORY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>SELECT ONE &#8211; <\/strong><a id=\"69d9e9cf726a7\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - SCIENTIFIC REASONING CATEGORY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>SELECT TWO &#8211; DISTRIBUTION CATEGORY (One course must be outside of school)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0<a id=\"69d9e9cf726bf\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - CULTURE AND CREATIVITY CATEGORY<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0<a id=\"69d9e9cf726d8\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABILITY &amp;      SOCIETY CATEGORY<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0&#8211;\u00a0 \u00a0<a id=\"69d9e9cf72730\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">  - VALUES AND ETHICS CATEGORY<\/a> *<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>* Students in the College Honors Program must take the HNRS course options.<\/li>\n<li class=\"majorTableSubHeading\">SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND GLOBAL STUDIES REQUIREMENTS<\/li>\n<li class=\"majorTableIndented\">FOUNDATIONS I <strong>AND<\/strong><br \/>\nFOUNDATIONS II <strong>AND<\/strong><br \/>\nINTERMEDIATE I <strong>OR<\/strong><br \/>\nTEST OUT OF ALL OR A PORTION OF THESE REQUIREMENTS (See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/testing\/\">Testing Center<\/a> Website)<\/li>\n<li class=\"majorTableSubHeading\">SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDIES MAJOR REQUIREMENTS<br \/>\nThe major requires participation in a pre-approved<br \/>\nstudy abroad, service learning, or internship program.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PREREQUISITES:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf72926\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN202\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 202 - INTERMEDIATE II - SPANISH<\/a> or above<\/li>\n<li><strong>MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf72b41\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN301\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 301 - THE ART OF CONVERSATION IN SPANISH<\/a> *<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf72d37\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN303\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 303 - THE ART OF READING IN SPANISH<\/a> *<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf72f11\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN305\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 305 - SPANISH HISTORY, ART AND STORYTELLING<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf730d1\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN307\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 307 - LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf73293\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN420\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 420 - SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: ADVENTURES IN SPANISH IMMERSION<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7348a\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN421\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 421 - REWRITING HISPANIC IDENTITY CONSTRUCTIONS<\/a><\/li>\n<li>*or an elective course in the Spanish program with permission of Convener<\/li>\n<li><strong>ELECTIVES: SELECT FOUR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf73737\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/LANG270\" target=\"_blank\">LANG 270 - SECOND LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY<\/a> **<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf73995\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN308\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 308 - SPANISH FOR LEGAL SERVICES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf73bc3\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN309\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 309 - BUSINESS SPANISH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf73dd6\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN311\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 311 - SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf73fee\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN312\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 312 - BILINGUALISM IN HUMAN SERVICES: OPTIMIZING YOUR BILINGUAL SUPERPOWER IN THE HUMAN SERVICES CONTEXT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7420d\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN313\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 313 - HISPANIC CULTURE THROUGH ARTISTS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em\"><a id=\"69d9e9cf7449e\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN315\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 315 - DECOLONIZING GENDER:  LATINA VOICES<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf746e7\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN320\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 320 - SYNTAX AND SUBSTANCE: SPANISH GRAMMAR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7495c\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN330\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 330 - NUEVA YORK LATINO (LATIN N.Y.)<\/a> (Latin New York)<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf74b3d\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN335\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 335 - HUMAN SERVICES IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf74d41\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN340\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 340 - MODERN & CONTEMPORARY SPANISH LITERATURE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf74f45\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN350\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 350 - MEDICAL INTERPRETING RXH:VITAL EXCHANGES, AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7517e\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN390\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 390 - TOPICS:<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf753bf\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN395\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 395 - TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC LITERATURE AND FILM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf755f6\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN401\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 401 - THE ART OF WRITING IN THE DIGITAL AGE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf75842\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN404\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 404 - EARLY TRANSATLANTIC ENCOUNTERS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf75a93\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN410\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 410 - LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE SINCE 1900<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf75cce\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN415\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 415 - HISPANIC CARIBBEAN WRITERS AND POP CULTURE<\/a><\/li>\n<li>** Course is a NJ state teacher certification requirement<\/li>\n<li class=\"majorTableSubHeading\"><strong>CAREER PATHWAYS REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"majorTableSubHeading\">Visit the\u00a0Cahill Career Center \/ Cahill Office<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf75ef8\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/PATHHG1\" target=\"_blank\">PATH HG1 - CAREER PATHWAYS MODULE 1 FOR HUMANITIES & GLOBAL STUDIES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf76114\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/PATHHG2\" target=\"_blank\">PATH HG2 - CAREER PATHWAYS MODULE 2 FOR HUMANITIES & GLOBAL STUDIES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf76305\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/PATHHG3\" target=\"_blank\">PATH HG3 - CAREER PATHWAYS MODULE 3 FOR HUMANITIES & GLOBAL STUDIES<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Note: A 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.<\/p>\n<p>* Students whose proficiency places them in Intermediate II or higher may complete the five courses required for the minor by taking upper level courses. Information on placement, STAMP, and CLEP and NYU testing is available at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/testing\/\">Testing Site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>** Students seeking credits for study abroad courses must get approval from world language Conveners prior to travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>About the Minor<\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p>The Spanish Language Studies minor at Ramapo College will provide you with the skills needed to communicate efficiently and confidently in Spanish, at the same time it will give you a solid background in the history, cultures, and literatures of the Hispanic world. Furthermore, our innovative curriculum extends beyond the traditional spaces of the Hispanic world to explore and celebrate the diversity of the Spanish-speaking communities today, including the vibrant and varied communities of the United States.\u00a0 This comprehensive approach to Spanish Language Studies prepares students for success in graduate school as well as a wide range of careers in business, education, community organizations, law, communications, health professions, and government.<\/p>\n<p>Spanish minors are made up of both native or heritage speakers and non-native second language learners. This not only makes for a diverse, rich classroom experience, but it also allows students to use their unique strengths and gaps in linguistic and\/or cultural knowledge to learn from one another. \u00a0In this way, you have the opportunity to acquire a key skill in mastering any language \u2013 understanding how we learn language itself. Studying language is one of the best ways to become culturally competent, that is, being able to interact effectively in more than one culture. Studying a second language is also a great way to improve writing and public speaking in English. Thus, by studying Spanish or any second language, you can expand your knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions and other linguistic features of their own language.<\/p>\n<p>With only 5 required courses, two at the intermediate level, two at the 300 level and one at the 400 level, the minor is designed to pair easily with any another discipline. \u00a0You may choose from a list of exciting and varied upper level courses to fit your interests and goals including such topics as Nueva York Latino, Hispanic Caribbean Writers, Popular Culture and Medical Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Students minoring in Spanish Language Studies are encouraged to pursue study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, a service-learning experience, or an internship program to further their skills.\u00a0 You may transfer in two out of the five required courses from such programs. Summer programs generally offer two courses, which can be counted towards the minor.\u00a0 We offer summer, semester- or year-long abroad programs at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deusto.es\/\">University of Deusto<\/a> in Bilbao, Spain and many other programs in a variety of countries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Requirements of the Minor <\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<ol>\n<li>Students are required to take 5 courses to complete this minor.<\/li>\n<li>Courses fulfilling the requirements for the primary or second major may count towards the requirements of the minor, but may not exceed one-half of the credits required in the minor. A School core does not need to be completed for a minor.\u00a0 Minors are open to students regardless of school affiliation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5 align=\"center\"><strong>SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDIES MINOR<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"courseTable\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"majorTableHeading\">Subject &amp; Course # &#8211; Title &amp; Course Description<\/li>\n<li><strong>REQUIRED:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7661e\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN201\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 201 - INTERMEDIATE I - SPANISH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf76820\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN202\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 202 - INTERMEDIATE II - SPANISH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>300-LEVEL COURSES: \u00a0SELECT TWO<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf76a2b\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN301\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 301 - THE ART OF CONVERSATION IN SPANISH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf76c63\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN303\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 303 - THE ART OF READING IN SPANISH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf76eb0\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN305\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 305 - SPANISH HISTORY, ART AND STORYTELLING<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7708a\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN307\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 307 - LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE AND SOCIETY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7724c\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN308\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 308 - SPANISH FOR LEGAL SERVICES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf77446\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN309\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 309 - BUSINESS SPANISH<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf77640\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN311\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 311 - SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7784c\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN312\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 312 - BILINGUALISM IN HUMAN SERVICES: OPTIMIZING YOUR BILINGUAL SUPERPOWER IN THE HUMAN SERVICES CONTEXT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf77a19\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN313\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 313 - HISPANIC CULTURE THROUGH ARTISTS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf77bd2\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN315\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 315 - DECOLONIZING GENDER:  LATINA VOICES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf77d72\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN320\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 320 - SYNTAX AND SUBSTANCE: SPANISH GRAMMAR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf77f64\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN330\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 330 - NUEVA YORK LATINO (LATIN N.Y.)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf78161\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN335\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 335 - HUMAN SERVICES IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7836f\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN350\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 350 - MEDICAL INTERPRETING RXH:VITAL EXCHANGES, AUTHENTIC CONNECTIONS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf78576\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN390\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 390 - TOPICS:<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf7878a\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN395\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 395 - TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC LITERATURE AND FILM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>400-LEVEL COURSES: \u00a0SELECT ONE<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf78978\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN404\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 404 - EARLY TRANSATLANTIC ENCOUNTERS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf78e40\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN401\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 401 - THE ART OF WRITING IN THE DIGITAL AGE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf79026\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN410\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 410 - LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE SINCE 1900<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf79237\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN415\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 415 - HISPANIC CARIBBEAN WRITERS AND POP CULTURE<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf793fe\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN420\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 420 - SOCIAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: ADVENTURES IN SPANISH IMMERSION<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"69d9e9cf79621\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ramapo.edu\/courses\/SPAN421\" target=\"_blank\">SPAN 421 - REWRITING HISPANIC IDENTITY CONSTRUCTIONS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>* Students are strongly advised to take the STAMP placement text, which does not bear credits. Those whose proficiency places them in Intermediate II or higher may complete the minor by taking upper-level courses. \u00a0Those who earn intermediate-level credits through CLEP or the NYU Language test may complete the minor with three upper-level courses only. Bear in mind that CLEP credits are considered transfer credits and students are limited to two courses taken off campus towards the minor. This will be important if you are interested in study abroad. \u00a0Information on STAMP, CLEP and NYU testing is available at the Testing Website (link). \u00a0Please speak with a Spanish Language Studies advisor if you are a native speaker or have questions about your placement.<\/p>\n<p>** Students seeking credits for study abroad courses must get approval from world language Conveners prior to travel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"collapsableContent\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"collapsableTitle\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-up fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>Related Information <\/div><div class=\"c_content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2024-2025\/general-education\/\">General Education Requirements<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/mygraduationplan\/\">Four Year Plan<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/catalog-2024-2025\/grad-requirements\/\">Graduation Requirements<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/worldlanguages\/\">World Languages Convening Group Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/\">School of Humanities and Global Studies Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hgs\/faculty\/\">Faculty Profiles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four Year Plan Website: School of Humanities and Global Studies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":144,"featured_media":0,"parent":1347,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1363","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.5 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - 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