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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (SOBE OR HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HUAD OR HU & G)	3	C
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1
MAT 142: College Mathematics (MATH OR MA)	3	C
SPA 111: Fundamentals of Spanish	4	C
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first year students.
Only true beginners are eligible to take SPA 101 and are required to request a permission override to register for this course. Students who have had previous experience in Spanish are required to take a Spanish Placement Test.
Learn about Spanish Language Intensive Courses.
SPA 101 and 102 or SPA 110 may be substituted for SPA 111.
Engage in Spanish at ASU.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish (G) OR SPA 203: Intermediate Spanish I for Bilinguals (C & G)	4	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Start to plan your study abroad experience. Learn about faculty-directed Global Intensive Experience and summer abroad programs in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Leon or Sevilla, Spain, offered through the ASU Study Abroad Office and the School of International Letters and Cultures.
Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Workshop.
Students may opt to take SPA 210 Intensive Spanish II, a six credit course equivalent to SPA 201 and SPA 202 in Term 2.
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Term 3 30 - 44 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish (G) OR SPA 204: Intermediate Spanish II for Bilinguals (C & G)	4	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)	3
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	14

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss internships and scholarships and awards for language and culture majors.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about research opportunities through the Humanities Lab.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 4 44 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 313: Spanish Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 315: Advanced Spanish I for Bilinguals (C)	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a great advantage to those who wish to pursue a career with the U.S. Department of State or the Peace Corps.
Visit Career and Professional Development Services and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 314: Spanish Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 316: Advanced Spanish II for Bilinguals (L & C)	3	C
POR 301: Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I	3	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Enroll in listed courses or meet with a SILC academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Explore your career interest area with your academic advisor.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SPA 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literature (HUAD OR HU)	3	C
SPA 412: Advanced Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 416: Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition for Spanish Heritage Learners (L)	3	C
Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)	3
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

4** (400-Level) Spanish Culture Course	3	C
4** (400-Level) Spanish Literature Course	3	C
Upper Division Spanish Literature and Culture Electives	3	C
SPA Upper Division Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective OR SPA 484: Internship	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Develop your skills.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

4** (400-Level) Spanish Literature Course	3	C
Upper Division Spanish Literature and Culture Electives	3	C
Complete 3 courses: Upper Division Elective	9
Term hours subtotal:	15

Attend an ASU Career Services Workshop or Career Fair.

Students in the Spanish BA literature concentration must choose two upper-division courses (six credit hours) of Spanish literature electives from a single regional option. Regional options include Latin American, Mexican American and Peninsular literature.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

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Spanish - Literature and Culture, BA

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

SLC 201: Introduction to Linguistics (SOBE OR HU or SB) OR SLC 202: Exploring Cultures: Words, Images, Stories (HUAD OR HU & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

MAT 142: College Mathematics (MATH OR MA)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SPA 111: Fundamentals of Spanish

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first year students.
Only true beginners are eligible to take SPA 101 and are required to request a permission override to register for this course. Students who have had previous experience in Spanish are required to take a Spanish Placement Test.
Learn about Spanish Language Intensive Courses.
SPA 101 and 102 or SPA 110 may be substituted for SPA 111.
Engage in Spanish at ASU.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SPA 201: Intermediate Spanish (G) OR SPA 203: Intermediate Spanish I for Bilinguals (C & G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Start to plan your study abroad experience. Learn about faculty-directed Global Intensive Experience and summer abroad programs in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Leon or Sevilla, Spain, offered through the ASU Study Abroad Office and the School of International Letters and Cultures.
Attend a Financing Your Study Abroad Workshop.
Students may opt to take SPA 210 Intensive Spanish II, a six credit course equivalent to SPA 201 and SPA 202 in Term 2.
Activate your Handshake account and build out your profile.

Term 3

30 - 44 Credit Hours

SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish (G) OR SPA 204: Intermediate Spanish II for Bilinguals (C & G)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI)

Hours: 3

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Meet with a School of International Letters and Cultures academic advisor to discuss internships and scholarships and awards for language and culture majors.
Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about research opportunities through the Humanities Lab.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 4

44 - 60 Credit Hours

SPA 313: Spanish Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 315: Advanced Spanish I for Bilinguals (C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Maintain 2.33 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Notes:

Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a great advantage to those who wish to pursue a career with the U.S. Department of State or the Peace Corps.
Visit Career and Professional Development Services and meet with a career advisor for assistance with career planning and networking.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

SPA 314: Spanish Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 316: Advanced Spanish II for Bilinguals (L & C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

POR 301: Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Enroll in listed courses or meet with a SILC academic advisor to discuss the best study abroad options for your major.
Explore your career interest area with your academic advisor.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

SPA 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literature (HUAD OR HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SPA 412: Advanced Conversation and Composition (G) OR SPA 416: Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition for Spanish Heritage Learners (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI)

Hours: 3

Complete 2 courses:

Elective

Hours: 6

Notes:

Many upper-division elective courses have prerequisites which may be taken as electives in earlier semesters.
Learn about national scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

4** (400-Level) Spanish Culture Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

4** (400-Level) Spanish Literature Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Spanish Literature and Culture Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SPA Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective OR SPA 484: Internship

Hours: 3

Notes:

Develop your skills.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

4** (400-Level) Spanish Literature Course

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Spanish Literature and Culture Electives

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete 3 courses:

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 9

Notes:

Attend an ASU Career Services Workshop or Career Fair.

General Notes

Students in the Spanish BA literature concentration must choose two upper-division courses (six credit hours) of Spanish literature electives from a single regional option. Regional options include Latin American, Mexican American and Peninsular literature.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold