Program Overview
Mercy University's Bachelor of Arts in Spanish equips students with proficiency in Spanish language and literature. The program offers two tracks: Spanish Language and Literature and Hispanic Culture. Students develop skills in speaking, writing, reading, and grammar, preparing them for careers in fields such as business, law, healthcare, and education. The program emphasizes cultural immersion through service-learning and a dedicated faculty provides personalized instruction.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Arts in Spanish at Mercy University is a 120-credit program that provides students with proficiency in Spanish language and literature. The program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, including business, law, social work, healthcare, education, marketing, communications, and translation.
Objective
By the end of this program, students should be able to:
- Speak the with correct pronunciation
- Use correct vocabulary
- Use correct grammar and verb tenses
- Demonstrate the ability to read in the target language at the appropriate level
- Demonstrate the ability to write in the target language on the appropriate level
- Demonstrate the ability to speak in the target language at the appropriate level
Outline:
The Spanish major curriculum includes courses in:
- Spanish language and grammar
- Spanish literature
- Hispanic culture
- Linguistics
- Translation
- Service-learning Students can choose to focus on one of two tracks:
- Spanish Language and Literature: This track provides students with a strong foundation in Spanish language and literature. Students will take courses in Spanish grammar, composition, conversation, and literature.
- Hispanic Culture: This track provides students with a broad understanding of Hispanic culture. Students will take courses in Spanish history, art, music, and film.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Papers
- Presentations
- Projects
Teaching:
The Spanish faculty is composed of experienced and dedicated professors who are passionate about teaching. The faculty uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Group work
- Projects
- Service-learning
Careers:
Graduates of the Spanish program at Mercy University have gone on to successful careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Business
- Law
- Social work
- Healthcare
- Education
- Marketing
- Communications
- Translation
