Spanish (General Track), B.A.
Required Courses
Take all of the following
Study Abroad Semester (16)
Total 44 Hours
The student with a major in Spanish (general track) must complete a minor in another discipline.
Students majoring in Spanish can earn 16 hours of credit while spending a semester at the Instituto de Lengua Española in San Jose, Costa Rica, or through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Latin American Studies Program in Costa Rica or at the Nazarene International Language Institute in Quito, Ecuador.
Those students unable to study abroad must complete at least 16 additional hours of Spanish-language courses (3000-level or higher) at MVNU, through independent study, or courses at alternative educational institutions, including Kenyon College (see policies concerning enrollment at Kenyon College in the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of this catalog). Up to 4 hours of the required 16 can be fulfilled by enrollment in SPA-5029 Spanish Internship.
Costa Rica Program - Instituto de Lengua Española
Students majoring in Spanish can earn 16 hours of credit while spending a semester at ILE in San Jose, Costa Rica. Additional information can be found in the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of this catalog.
CCCU Latin American Studies Program (LASP)
Based in San Jose, Costa Rica, the LASP introduces students to a wide range of experiences through the study of the language, literature, culture, politics, history, economics, ecology, and religion of the region. By living with local families, students become a part of the day-to-day lives of Latin Americans. LASP students complete an intensive Spanish language course, a class on Latin American history and contemporary issues, a study trip to the country of Nicaragua, and one of four academic concentrations: Latin American studies, advanced language and literature, international business, or environmental science. Students must apply and be accepted to the program. Eligibility includes a junior classification, a 2.75 cumulative GPA at MVNU, and good social and academic standing. Additional information can be found in the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of this catalog.
Nazarene International Language Institute (NILI)
Students can earn 15-18 hours of credit while spending a semester at the NILI. NILI is a ministry of the North Andean Field of the Church of the Nazarene and is located on the campus of the Nazarene Theological Seminary of South America in Quito, Ecuador. Students live in student dormitories on campus with a Latin American roommate and eat meals in the seminary cafeteria. Students study language and culture and take part in ministry activities and mission projects. Language classes are offered at 7 different levels, ranging from Basic to Superior. Additional information can be found in the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of this catalog.
Kenyon College
Information can be found in the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of this catalog.