BA in SPANISH TRANSLATION (555423) MAP Sheet

Department of Spanish and Portuguese Languages

For students entering the degree program during the 2004–2005 curricular year.
This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this major.
UNIVERSITY CORE AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (55–76.0+ total hours)
UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS • At least 18 upper-division major hours must be completed in Complete one course from the following:
(48.5 hours minimum) residence at BYU. Span 345* Iberian Civilization 3.0
• Meet the foreign residency requirement. (Prerequisite: Span 321)
Requirements #Classes Hours Classes • It is strongly recommended that StDev 317, a 1-credit-hour Span 355* Ibero-American Civilization 3.0
course, be taken at the end of the sophomore year or the (Prerequisite: Span 321)
Doctrinal Foundation beginning of the junior year. Because liberal arts degrees
Book of Mormon 2 4.0 RelA 121/H and 122/H provide preparation in a variety of useful fields rather than a Complete the following courses in sequence—these
New Testament 1 2.0 RelA 211/H or 212/H single career track, this course is recommended to help liberal seven courses require a minimum of a B grade:
arts students focus on specific educational and occupational Span 415A Beginning Translation and Interpretation 1.5
Doctrine and Covenants 1 2.0 RelC 324/H or 325/H
goals and to identify the career options or educational (Prerequisite: Span 322, 425, 345 or 355)
opportunities available to them. The course will introduce them Span 415B Beginning Translation and Interpretation 1.5
The Individual and Society to the resources needed for accessing information about Span 416A Intermediate Translation & Interpretation 1.5
Wellness 1or3 1.5–2.0 from approved list graduate schools, internships, careers, and career development. Span 416B Intermediate Translation & Interpretation 1.5
Citizenship Students will learn basic employment strategies, including the Span 417A Advanced Translation & Interpretation 1.5
American Heritage 1–2 3–6.0 from approved list steps necessary for obtaining employment related to their own Span 417B Advanced Translation & Interpretation 1.5
Global & Cultural Awareness 1 3.0 from approved list specialty. Span 418 Translation and Interpretation Project 3.0

Skills Students must apply for admission to the program and pass an Complete 3 hours from the following - courses taken
Effective Communication entrance exam in Spanish and English. Contact the department above will not double count:
First-Year Writing 1 3.0 from approved list secretary the first week of February of each year to obtain the Span 326 Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation 3.0
Adv Written & Oral Communication 1 3.0 from approved list official date and place of the exam. (Prerequisite: Span 321)
Quantitative Reasoning 0–1 0–3.0 from approved list Minor or Option: Span 329 Survey of Hispanic Linguistics 3.0
Languages of Learning (Math or 1–4 3–20.0 Span 202*, 315*, 345*, Complete a minor from any department (approximately 16–21 (Prerequisite: Span 321)
Language) or 355* hours, OR complete an additional major (approximately 30–60 Span 345* Iberian Civilization 3.0
hours), OR complete 15 hours of courses from among the following (Prerequisite: Span 321)
Arts, Letters, and Sciences related fields: a second modern foreign language (upper-division Span 355* Ibero-American Civilization 3.0
courses only), Latin, Greek, English (beyond the GE requirement), (Prerequisite: Span 321)
Civilization 1 and 2 2 6.0 from approved list
linguistics, classical civilization, Latin American history or Span 365 Mexican-American Culture 3.0
Arts 1 3.0 Span 339* geography, humanities, archaeology of Spain or Latin America, (Prerequisite: Span 202 or 302)
Letters 1 3.0 from approved list comparative literature, or other areas approved by the department Span 377 Span Lang Teaching Procedures 1 3.0
Scientific Principles & Reasoning chair. (Prerequisite: Span 321, 326; 345 or 355;
Biological Science 1–2 3–6.0 from approved list ScEd 276 for certification)
Physical Science 1–2 3–7.0 from approved list Prerequisite Courses—complete the following (prerequisite Span 378 Span Lang Teaching Procedures 2 3.0
Social Science 1 3.0 from approved list courses may be waived for those having sufficient proficiency with (Prerequisite: Span 377)
the language): Span 395R Contemporary Culture 3.0V
Core Enrichment: Electives Span 101 First-Year Spanish 4.0 Span 421 Fourth-year Grammar 3.0
Religion Electives 3–4 6.0 from approved list Span 102 First-Year Spanish 4.0 (Prerequisite: Span 321, 322)
Open Electives Variable Variable personal choice Span 201 2nd Year Spanish 4.0 Span 423 Border Spanish 3.0
Span 211R 1st Semester Conversation 2.0 (Prerequisite: Span 321)
Span 212R 2nd Semester Conversation 2.0 Span 429R Spec Topics in Spanish Linguistics 3.0
Complete one course from the following prerequisite courses Span 438 Hispanic Cinema 3.0
(students with foreign residence experience should take Span 315): Span 439R Hispanic Theatre Production 3.0
Span 202* Spanish Reading & Comprehension 3.0 (limited to 3 hours)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Span 315* Intermediate Spanish Grammar, Reading, & Culture 3.0 Span 440 Medieval Spanish Literature 3.0
(Prerequisite: Span 441)
Minimum residence hours required 30.0
Complete the following—Span 321 and 322 must be completed Span 443R Golden Age Literature 3.0
Minimum hours needed to graduate 120.0 with a grade of B or better: (Prerequisite: Span 441)
Span 321 Third-Year Grammar & Composition 3.0 Span 444 Don Quijote 3.0
(Prerequisite: Span 202) (Prerequisite: Span 441)
Span 322 Third-Year Spanish Grammar & Stylistics 3.0 Span 446R Nineteenth Century Literature 3.0
(Prerequisite: Span 321) (Prerequisite: Span 441)
Span 339* Introduction to Spanish Literature 3.0 Span 448R Twentieth-Century Literature 3.0
(Prerequisite: Span 321) (Prerequisite: Span 441)
Span 425 Contrast Anal Structures Span & Engl 3.0 Span 449R Special Topics in Spanish Literature 3.0
(Prerequisite: Span 321) (Prerequisite: Span 441)
Span 441 Survey of Spanish Literature 3.0 Span 450R Early Spanish American Literature 3.0
(Prerequisite: Span 339) (Prerequisite: Span 451)
Span 451 Survey of Hispanic-American Literature 3.0
(Prerequisite: Span 339) (Continued on back)

*THESE CLASSES FILL BOTH UNIVERSITY CORE AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (6.0 hours overlap)
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2004–2005
Span 454R The Spanish American Novel 3.0 2. Participating in BYU Study Abroad Programs in Spain or 6th Semester THE DISCIPLINE:
(Prerequisite: Span 451) Spanish America. Span 416A, B (W) 3.0 The Spanish and Portuguese romance languages and
Span 455R Spanish American Poetry 3.0 3. Participating in individual or group-arranged internship Spanish elective 3.0 literatures dominate the Iberian Peninsula, major parts of
(Prerequisite: Span 451) programs abroad as approved by the department. General Education courses, Africa, and the southern portion of the new world from
Span 458R Hispanic-American Short Story 3.0 religion electives, minor option, Mexico to the Magellan Straits. These languages, spoken by
(Prerequisite: Span 451) Students unable to participate in one of these programs must and/or general electives 9.0 over 450 million people in twenty-one countries, provide a
Span 459R Spec Topics in Spanish-American Lit 3.0 spend at least one year (two semesters) in the Foreign Total Hours 15.0 wide spectrum of cultural, linguistic, and literary variety.
(Prerequisite: Span 451) Language Student Residence, pledging to use only Spanish Spanish represents a vibrant literature that stands at the
Span 461 Spanish-Speaking American Literature 3.0 within the residence. Prerequisite to this experience is Span SENIOR YEAR forefront of twentieth-century excellence and innovation. It is
(Prerequisite: Span 339) 201 or its equivalent; any exceptions must be approved by the 7th Semester a linguist’s paradise of dialects, rapid change, and
Span 480R Directed Research in Spanish 3.0V department. For further information contact the department Span 417A, B (F) 3.0 development.
(Prerequisite: department approval) secretary or the Foreign Language Student Residence Office Span 441 (FW) 3.0 Such breadth—plus some 20 million speakers within the
Span 490 Senior Seminar in Spanish 3.0 (1102 JKHB, PO Box 26001, BYU, Provo, UT 84602 [801] General Education courses, borders of the United States itself—gives multiple
(Prerequisite: senior standing) 422-3765). religion electives, minor option, opportunities for developing skill in the spoken language, as
Span 520 Problems in Spanish Grammar 3.0 and/or general electives 9.0 well as in listening, reading, writing, and translation.
Span 521 Romance Philology 3.0 Total Hours 15.0 Studying the Iberian roots of the population and learning
Span 522 History of the Spanish Language 3.0 about the people’s perceptions of life also brings greater
Span 529R Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics 3.0 Suggested Sequence of Courses 8th Semester understanding of their values and their struggle for identity.
Span 418 (W) 3.0 A Spanish or Portuguese major makes for a demanding,
Complete the following-the Senior Proficiency Evaluation is FRESHMAN YEAR Span 451 (FW) 3.0 intriguing, and pleasurable experience.
taken in connection with Span 491. It is expected that Spanish 1st Semester Span 491 (FWSpSu) 0.0
majors will pass with a rating of “advanced plus” or higher. 1st Year Writing 3.0 General Education courses,
Span 491 Senior Proficiency Evaluation 0.0 or AHtg 100 (3.0) religion electives, minor option
Foreign Language Student Residence RelA 121 2.0 and/or general electives 9.0 CAREERS:
The Foreign Language Student Residence provides live-in Span 101 (FWSpSu) 4.0 Total Hours 15.0 The field of teaching has always provided good employment
opportunities for students in Spanish. A twenty-four-hour-a-day Span 102 (FWSpSu) 4.0 opportunities for Spanish majors. In addition, opportunities
Spanish rule assures participants intensive use of the language, Quantitative Reasoning (if needed) 0-3.0 for both Spanish and Portuguese have been found in
under the direction of native speakers. See the department General Education courses, Note: Check with department for current availability of all government service (translation, U.S. State Department, CIA,
secretary at 4050 JKHB for information. minor option courses, courses. FBI, Border Patrol, Peace Corps, NSA, USIA), business,
and/or general electives 0-2.0 social work, airlines, banking, etc. Many majors go on to
Language Skills Development Total Hours 15-16.0 Note: Students are encouraged to complete an average of professional schools (law, medicine, dentistry, business,
A program to improve and monitor all language skills at each 15 credit hours each semester or 30 credit hours each year, etc.), where a liberal arts background is advised. A strong
level of course work has been developed by the department and 2nd Semester which could include spring and/or summer terms. Taking minor or second major in the employment area is strongly
a final oral proficiency examination is required of all graduating
AHtg 100 3.0 fewer credits substantially increases the cost and the number advised.
seniors. Writing skills in Spanish courses will advance from or 1st Year Writing 3.0 of semesters to graduate.
writing exercises and short messages in 100-level courses to RelA 122 2.0
original short themes in 200-level classes. Papers in the Span 201 (FWSpSu) 4.0 Note: Latin American Studies or Spanish Studies minors
language at the 300-level and more extensive research and Span 202 (FWSpSu) 3.0 –Span 321, 339, 345 or 355, and 441 or 451 meet ADVISEMENT:
vocabulary and full control of structures at the 400-level will General Education courses, requirements for both the Spanish Translation major and the HUMANITIES ADVISEMENT CENTER
complete the program. minor option courses, area studies minor. Only one of these courses may be 3078 JKHB, (801) 422-4789
and/or general electives 3.0 double counted (applied to both the major and the minor). • Declare or change major or minor
Minor, Double-Major, or Approved Supporting Course Work Total Hours 15.0 Students wishing to complete a Spanish major and one of • Clear for graduation (recommended application is two
Required for Spanish Majors these area studies minors must take an additional 6-9 hours semesters before graduation)
All Spanish majors are required to complete either a minor (from SOPHOMORE YEAR chosen from the approved electives for either major or minor. • GE, major, and transfer advisement
any department in the university), 15 hours of approved 3rd Semester Consult the department and the advisement center for • Questions about university policies
supporting course work, or a double major. Span 211R 2.0 clarification of the choices available to you. • Clearance of CAC holds and adding over hours
Nonteaching majors who do not wish to complete a formal Span 321 (FWSp) 3.0 • Graduation records
minor may substitute at least 15 hours of courses from among Span 345 (FW) or 355 (FW) 3.0 • Requirement sheets, correct ABC errors
the following related fields: a second modern foreign language General Education courses, • Evaluate students holds at 96 hours and 150+ hours
(upper-division courses only), Latin, Greek, English (beyond the religion electives, minor option,
GE requirement), linguistics, classical civilization, Latin and/or general electives 7.0 SPANISH & PORTUGUESE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
American history or geography, Spanish history or geography, Total Hours 15.0 4050 JKHB, (801) 422-2837
humanities, archaeology of Spain or Latin America, comparative • Faculty advisement
literature, or other areas approved by the department chair. 4th Semester • Career counseling
Nonteaching, and nontranslation majors also may meet their Span 212 2.0 • Adding major classes
minor requirement by completing 15 additional hours consisting Span 322 (FWSu) 3.0 • Class offering changes
of elective Spanish courses or (strongly recommended) a Span 425 (FW) 3.0 • Specific course information
combination of Spanish electives and interdisciplinary work. In General Education courses, • Grade changes
all cases these courses must form a coherent program and must religion electives, minor option, • Letters of recommendation
be preapproved by the department chair. and/or general electives 7.0 • Graduate school advisement
A double major is an acceptable alternative to a minor. Total Hours 15.0 • Orientation to major
JUNIOR YEAR
Foreign Residency 5th Semester
The department strongly recommends that all majors participate Span 339 (FW) 3.0
in an extended (at least two continuous months) and intensive Span 415A, B (F) 3.0
language and culture experience in a Spanish-speaking country General Education courses,
or area: religion electives, minor option,
A student should complete this requirement by: and/or general electives 9.0
1. Residency abroad (may include a Spanish LDS mission, Total Hours 15.0
attendance at a foreign university, an advanced exchange
program, or similar intensive foreign residence).