{"id":108,"date":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T14:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1213\/sas\/programs\/world-languages-and-literatures\/"},"modified":"2018-07-12T15:39:07","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T19:39:07","slug":"world-languages-and-literatures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/catalogs.wcsu.edu\/ugrad1819\/sas\/programs\/world-languages-and-literatures\/","title":{"rendered":"World Languages and Literatures"},"content":{"rendered":"

World Languages and Literatures<\/h1>\n

Galina Bakhtiarova, Chair<\/strong><\/em>
\nbakhtiarg@wcsu.edu<\/a>
\nBerkshire Hall 215D, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-8734
\n(203) 837-8032 (fax)<\/p>\n

Department Secretary<\/strong><\/em>
\nBerkshire Hall 120B, Midtown campus
\n(203) 837-9166
\n(203) 837-8032 (fax)<\/p>\n

Faculty<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
G. Bakhtiarova, Chair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S. A. Hawkins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Adjunct Faculty<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
H. El Khalfi<\/td>\nE. Fabrizio-Garcia<\/td>\nP. Farina<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R. Ludanyi<\/td>\nJ. Matranga<\/td>\n\u00a0S. Pena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M. Purgatorio<\/td>\nY. Toma<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Overview<\/p>\n

The Department of World Languages and Literature creates a strong foundation for learning a variety of languages, both in our courses and through study abroad opportunities.<\/p>\n

Major programs in the bachelor of arts degree in Spanish, and education programs in elementary or secondary education with a concentration in Spanish, offer students a curriculum that is balanced between the study of language, cultures, and literary traditions from Spain, Latin America and Latinos in the USA with an emphasis on a greater awareness of the vital connections between global and local Hispanic communities.<\/p>\n

In advanced courses for majors and minors, our curriculum retains the strengths of traditional linguistic analysis, and adds a cutting-edge cultural studies focus to the study of literature and civilizations. Students at all levels develop language proficiency, in addition to critical thinking and problem solving skills, oral communication, and writing abilities, which are all key competencies for a variety of professional careers.<\/p>\n

Mission<\/p>\n

The Department of World Languages & Literature opens doors to the 21st century global economy with the continued growing demand for language skills for business, government, community groups, and international organizations.<\/p>\n

In our language programs, students are encouraged to be critical thinking citizens and leaders of our increasingly interdependent world community. Our students learn to view the world from diverse perspectives, and to cross borders through effective communication based on an appreciation of cultural diversity.<\/p>\n

Through the study of language, culture, translation and interpretation, and great works, students gain access to professional opportunities: travel, promotions, and an edge in our increasingly competitive employment market. Language and culture proficiency gives students the power to think quickly from diverse viewpoints to make proposals, solve problems, and interact with diverse local and international populations, students, or clients. Even when bilingualism is not the deciding factor for initial employment, evidence confirms that language skills can enhance mobility and aid in admission to graduate study and job promotion.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Degree Programs in World Languages<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Arts<\/span>
\nSpanish<\/p>\n

Bachelor of Science
\n<\/span>Secondary Education: Spanish<\/p>\n

Minor Programs<\/span>
\nSpanish
\nSpanish Translation<\/p>\n

Foreign Language Requirements<\/p>\n

All students enrolled in B.A. programs and secondary education majors must fulfill the foreign language requirement in one of the following ways:<\/p>\n

1. By completing through the third year of one foreign language in high school with an overall \u201cC\u201d average.<\/p>\n

2. By studying a total of three years of two foreign languages in high school with an overall \u201cB\u201d average.<\/p>\n

3. By successfully completing a foreign language proficiency examination, or by providing the necessary documentation outlined in the language waiver policy in this catalog.<\/p>\n

4. By successfully completing a language immersion experience of one semester abroad.\u2002Consult the Department of World Languages and Literature or ISEP.<\/p>\n

5. By successfully completing the specified language courses at WCSU. Students may fulfill the foreign language requirement by successfully completing an Introductory II second-semester course in languages offered in the Department of World Languages and Literature, or any one semester of a language course at the intermediate level or above that is taught in the target language, not in English.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (B.A.)<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/p>\n

Students must complete all general education requirements, the courses and credits listed below and additional free electives to total a minimum of 120 semester hours, including exercise science.<\/p>\n

Choose one from below: <\/strong>
\nSPA 203: Conversation and Composition: Film
\nSPA 204: Conversation and Composition: Essay<\/p>\n

Choose one from below: <\/strong>
\nSPA 212:\u00a0Spanish for Business and Law
\nSPA 213: Spanish for Health and Community
\nSPA 214: Introduction to Spanish Translation<\/p>\n

Choose three from below: <\/strong>
\nSPA 221: Cultures of Spain
\nSPA 222: Cultures of Spanish America
\nSPA 224: Trans-Atlantic Hispanic Cultures
\nSPA 225: Hispanic Cultures: Connecticut
\nSPA 226: Global Immersion: Spain<\/p>\n

Choose six 300-level literature courses from below: <\/strong>
\nSPA 311:\u00a0Spanish Translation: Theory\u00a0and Practice
\nSPA 330: Representative Authors: Spain
\nSPA 331: Representative Authors: Spanish America
\nSPA 337: Modern Spanish Novel
\nSPA 360: Readings on The Arts in Spain and Latin America
\nSPA 361: Gender & Sexuality in Spanish America
\nSPA 365: Revolution, Testimony, and Memory in Spanish America
\nSPA 370: US Latina\/Latino Literature
\nSPA 371: Spanish-Caribbean Identities<\/p>\n

One linguistics course: <\/strong>
\nSPA 400 Linguistics<\/p>\n

Choose an elective: <\/strong>Any Spanish course from the 200-, 300- or 400-level<\/p>\n

Course Restrictions <\/strong>
\nFor a complete list of prerequisites, corequisites and other restrictions for all courses, please consult the Course Description section of this catalog.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education\u2013Spanish (B.S.)<\/p>\n

Requirements: <\/span>See the Department of Education and Educational Psychology<\/a> within the School of Professional Studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n

LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS IN WORLD LANGUAGES & LITERATURE
\n<\/strong>The Department of World Languages & Literatures at Western Connecticut State University adheres to national standards for foreign language learning determined by ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) for language proficiency and cultural competency through the: Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections, and Communities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The ACTFL proficiency scale<\/a> from 2012 established guidelines for language proficiency at the following levels:<\/p>\n