Programs of Study

 

Spanish

The tutorial program in Spanish offers the student a comprehensive and systematic study of the Spanish language and of the literature, civilization, and culture of the Spanish-speaking peoples. The student is expected to complement the program by taking courses and/or attending lectures on related subjects in order to achieve a clear perspective of the field and of its relationships to other aspects of human life.

The requirements for graduation are a mastery of the Spanish language; a thorough knowledge of the literature and of Hispanic civilization and culture; and a specialized, high level of proficiency in one area of the field. Meetings and assignments are left to the discretion of the tutor; specific requirements for the individual student, designed to correct his weaknesses, will be determined by the tutor.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

In order to graduate, students must complete the following (unless otherwise advised):

  1. A study abroad experience in a Spanish-speaking country of at least 10 weeks
  2. An Oral Proficiency exam (minimum of Advanced Low level)
  3. 60 hours of studies in Spanish, including tutorials

During the first year, provisions are made for the development of linguistic proficiency as needed; students, however, are expected to have enough prior knowledge of Spanish to read contemporary material without excessive difficulty, thereby reducing the need for remedial work. All students are encouraged to take advantage of the different programs offered by the Spanish faculty and by the Modern Languages Department. For this reason they shall have free access to all Spanish classes at any level and to the language laboratory. Students are also encouraged to take part in the study abroad programs in Mexico, Spain and Ecuador offered by the Department of Modern Languages and to develop their own program of study with the advice of their tutor. Students may also participate in study abroad programs outside of Ohio University.

TUTORIALS

In consultation with his or her tutor, the student will select work in the following general areas:

Language: This involves studying the History of the Spanish Language, Grammar, Phonetics, Stylistics, Language Teaching, and Linguistics.

Literature: Literature studies include Medieval Spanish Literature, Golden Age Spanish Literature, Neoclassicism, 19th and 20th Century Spanish Literature, Latin American Literature to 1900, and 20th and 21st Century Latin American Literature.

Civilization and Culture: Students will study both Spanish Civilization and Culture as well as Latin American Civilization and Culture.

EVALUATION

The tutor will evaluate the student’s progress based on the weekly performance of the student and on papers submitted. At the end of each quarter, the student will meet with the Director of Spanish Tutorial Studies for a one-hour interview in Spanish. During this time, the student will review what was achieved during the term of studies and discuss his or her interests. A copy of the final written work done in the course must be submitted to the director for the student’s files. After the interview, the student will discuss the courses to be taken during the rest of the program. At this point, the director will decide, along with the student, where the student still needs to improve his/her skills. According to the Honors Tutorial College’s standards, all students will complete a thesis in their final year of study.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

All applicants must submit complete transcripts including work done at other colleges or universities. Students should be in the upper ten percent of their high school class. In addition, students should have at least 1300 combined SAT score of 30 ACT composite. This requirement may be modified for particular majors or in unusual circumstances.

Students also must submit two letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers (or one from a teacher and one from a guidance counselor), with their application. The application deadline is December 15.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information about this program, write or call:

Dr. Betsy Partyka
Director of Tutorial Studies
Spanish Tutorial Program
Ohio University
Gordy Hall 231
Athens, OH 45701-2979

Additional information can be found on the Department of Modern Languages web site:
http://www-as.phy.ohiou.edu/Departments/Mod_Lang/