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MAJOR
MINOR
HONORS
PROGRAM
SECONDARY
TEACHER PREPARATION
STUDY
ABROAD
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Chairperson:
Victoriano Roncero-López
Frank Melville, Jr. Memorial Library N3022, (631) 632-6935; 632-6959
Undergraduate Studies Director: Francisco Ordóñez
Frank Melville, Jr. Memorial Library N3017, (631) 632-1196
Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4:30
E-mail: fordonez@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
Department
of Hispanic Languages and Literature Introduction
Spanish
studies involves language, literature, cultural history, and linguistics
as applied to Spain, Spanish America, and Latino communities in the United
States. The field combines the humanities and the social sciences to give
the student an understanding of the diverse aspects of Hispanic culture.
Because
so many facets of American life -- business, industry, commerce, communications
media, the arts, science, and technology -- have become truly international
in scope, many career opportunities exist for persons with language skills
and knowledge of other cultures. A student majoring in Spanish could begin
preparation for a career in any of these fields as well as in teaching.
A student minoring in Spanish could combine such studies with plans for
governmental service, international business, the health professions,
or a major in another language and literature.
The
department offers a major program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree
in Spanish languages and literature, a minor in Spanish, and courses in
Portuguese. Students wishing to major in Spanish should consult with a
departmental advisor to choose individual programs.
Placement
Entering students who wish to continue the study of Spanish started in
high school should consult a departmental advisor to help them choose
the appropriate course.
Requirements
for the Major
in Spanish Languages and Literature (SPN)
The major in Spanish language and literature leads to the Bachelor of
Arts degree. All courses offered for the major must be taken for a letter
grade (except that S is acceptable for SPN 311 and 312 completed through
Challenge examinations). All upper-division courses in Spanish must be
passed with a letter grade of C or higher.
Completion of the major requires 36 credits.
Required Basic Courses
a. SPN 311 Spanish Conversation and Composition
or SPN 310 Spanish Grammar and Composition for Students of Hispanic-American
Background
b. SPN 312 Introduction to Literary Studies
(Note: Challenge examinations are given only for SPN 311. See notes 1
and 2, below).
SPN 321 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition
SPN 391 The Culture and Civilization of Spain
or SPN 392 The Culture and Civilization of Spanish America
Three courses from:
SPN 395 Introduction to Spanish-American Literature
SPN 396 Introduction to Spanish-American Literature
SPN 397 Introduction to Spanish Literature I
SPN 398 Introduction to Spanish Literature II
One course from:
SPN 462 Contrastive Spanish-English Phonology
SPN 463 Contrastive Spanish-English Grammar
SPN 465 Topics in Hispanic Linguistics
Advanced Courses in Hispanic Linguistics, Literature, and Culture
Twelve additional credits in upper-division SPN courses chosen in consultation
with the departmental advisor. (HUL 424 is also acceptable. A maximum
of three credits of SPN 447 is applicable toward this requirement.) At
least three of the upper-division courses for the major must be 400-level.
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
In order to demonstrate their proficiency in writing English, Spanish
majors must present a dossier consisting of a minimum of two papers of
at least three to five pages each. This dossier must be submitted before
the end of the second semester of their junior year to the director of
undergraduate studies. The papers consist of translations of essays submitted
as part of the work for upper-division courses. 300- or 400-level courses
in the above list that are in excess of the required number may also count
in this category. Papers are judged for clarity, accuracy, and appropriateness
of style by a faculty committee. Students may resubmit in their senior
year.
Notes:
Students of Spanish-speaking background may take the Challenge examination
for SPN 311.
The department requires transfer students to take at least 18 credits
of Spanish courses in residence at Stony Brook to complete a Spanish major.
The Honors Program in Spanish
To be awarded honors, a department major must 1) maintain a cumulative
grade point average of at least 3.00 and a grade point average of at least
3.50 in Spanish courses taken for the major; and 2) write a senior thesis
judged worthy of honors. Students eligible to write a senior thesis must
find a member of the department faculty to act as a thesis advisor and
enroll in SPN 495. The thesis topic must be approved by the director of
undergraduate studies, the chairperson, and the thesis advisor. The thesis
is evaluated by the thesis advisor, another member of the Spanish faculty,
and a third reader from outside the department. Prerequisites to register
in SPN 495 are 1. the same as requirement 1, above; 2. senior standing;
and 3. permission of department. Application to the honors program must
be made during Prime Time the semester prior to registering for the program.
Spanish
Secondary Teacher Preparation Program
Students who wish to prepare for certification as secondary school teachers
of Spanish should choose SPN 462, 463 or 465 in satisfying major requirement
A.5. They should consult appropriate departmental advisors concerning
additional requirements and procedures in the teacher education program.
See the Education and Teacher Certification entry in the alphabetical
listings of Approved Majors, Minors, and Programs in the 2003-2005 Bulletin.
Minor
in Spanish Language, Culture, and Literature (SPN)
All upper-division courses in Spanish offered to fulfill minor requirements
must be passed with a letter grade of C or higher. At least nine credits
of upper-division Spanish courses must be earned at Stony Brook to complete
the minor.
Completion
of the minor requires 24 credits.
Basic Language
SPN 311 Spanish Conversation and Composition
or SPN 220 Spanish Grammar and Composition for Students of Hispanic-American
Background
SPN 312 Introduction to Literary Studies
Advanced Courses
SPN 301 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition
Five other upper-division SPN courses, two of which must be at the 400
level and one of which may be HUL 424
Study
Abroad
Students interested in study abroad will find a number of options sponsored
by Stony Brook and other SUNY campuses for academic year, semester or
summer programs throughout Spain and Latin America. Language majors and
other interested students who would like to spend a semester or a year
studying abroad should consult the director of undergraduate studies prior
to going abroad.
SUNY
Study Abroad
Stony Brook
Study Abroad
Career Opportunities
Our graduates go on to work in secondary education as teachers and
administrators. Some work in bi-lingual programs, others teach Spanish
in regular programs. Several of our majors are combined Business and Spanish
majors and they work in the business sector where their Spanish is in
great demand. Finally, a third group gravitates to the Social Sciences
and Medicine. Some go on to study language and literature at the graduate
level, several have become social workers, and a small number have gone
on to Law School. We also have a small number of Premed majors who go
on to study medicine and eventually become doctors and nurses.
Career Center Stony Brook
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