International Year One - Undergraduate Pathway - General (5-Semester Pathway) Transfer to Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Program Description

International Year One allows students to begin earning credits toward their degree even if they don’t meet the academic and English requirements for direct entry. They will receive additional support to help them succeed and progress to their degree path so they can graduate at the same time as direct entry students.

An understanding of Spanish is essential in this country today, not only to maintain and improve our cultural and economic ties with the 20 countries in which Spanish is the official language, but also to learn about and appreciate the culture of over 50 million Hispanics residing in the United States. The Spanish/Hispanic Studies program offers a broad and diverse experience in the language, literature, and culture of Spanish-speaking people. Students may elect courses that explore various social, political, literary, cultural, and linguistic topics. Our proficiency-oriented approach is supported by multimedia/technology to provide opportunities for original-language practice in context. This is often enhanced by experiential learning activities. A period of study in a Spanish-speaking country is highly encouraged.