Spanish (General Concentration), B.A.
The Spanish (General Concentration), B.A. is no longer available to students declaring a major, beginning with the 2019-2020 Catalog. The major will be removed from the Catalog, pending the graduation of all students currently in the program.
Required Courses
Take all of the following
Study Abroad Semester* (16)
| SPA-3025 | Advanced Spanish Grammar | 5 |
| SPA-3035 | Advanced Spanish Composition and Conversation | 5 |
| SPA-3053 | Culture of Spanish America | 3 |
| SPA-3063 | Spanish-American People: A Sociological View | 3 |
*Coursework taken in association with the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities program at the Instituto de Lengua Española in San Jose, Costa Rica
Total 44 Hours
The student with a major in Spanish (general concentration) 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.
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 specializations: 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.
Kenyon College
Information can be found in the Academic Regulations and Procedures section of this catalog.