Spanish - Brigham Young University - Provo

Spanish from Brigham Young University - Provo is a Campus Bachelor European Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Program Purpose The undergraduate Spanish major is a liberal arts program that aims to develop skills in critical thinking, written expression and oral proficiency in the Spanish language. The major should provide a depth of understanding of and an appreciation for the Spanish language and literary tradition and the multiple cultures that the language represents. It is designed to serve students who plan to enter the learned professions or pursue other career paths that require perceptive reading, orderly and clear thinking, intellectual maturity, effective writing and acceptable oral communication. It is designed to establish habits of broad spiritual thought and appreciation that will provide a source of life-long personal betterment and service to the extended community. Expected Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate and apply a strong understanding of the basic structures of the Spanish language. 2. Write essays in Spanish , reasonably free of structural and grammatical errors, on language, culture, and literature. 3. Identify and analyze significant works of art, architecture, and music of Spain or Spanish America and place them in their cultural and historical context. 4. Analyze literary texts: a. understand and properly apply the tools of critical analysis. b. recognize aesthetic constructs, ideological trends, and/or historical contexts. c. define and recognize the periods and movements of Hispanic literary history and recognize the limitations of such definitions. 5. Develop the habits and skills of life-long readers. 6. Recognize, respect, and value the contributions past and present of Hispanic cultures. View more details on Brigham Young University - Provo, UT . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related European Studies courses.