Certificate of Language Proficiency in Spanish (9 hours)

This Language Certificate program is administered by the Center for Language Studies (3086 JFSB), http://languagecertificate.byu.edu.

Any matriculated (degree-seeking) BYU student who meets the proficiency and course requirements may earn the Certificate of Language Proficiency (Language Certificate). The proficiency requirement is met through the nationally recognized ACTFL Oral and Writing Proficiency Exams. Qualifying students will be awarded a certificate on one of three levels based on the following:

1. Advanced Certificate: An ACTFL "Advanced" rating on at least one of the two proficiency exams and 9 hours of coursework with a minimum of a B- grade in each of the three courses.
2. Mastery Certificate: An ACTFL "Advanced High" rating on at least one of the two proficiency exams and 9 hours of coursework with a minimum of a B- grade in each of the three courses.
3. Professional Certificate: An ACTFL "Superior" rating on at least one of the two proficiency exams and 9 hours of coursework with a minimum of a B- grade in each of the three courses.

Required Courses:

Note: Students who have completed all of the coursework required for a language major or a language minor will also have satisfied the coursework requirement for the language certificate.

1. Language:
   SPAN 321 : Third-Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   SPAN 321 : Third-Year Spanish Reading, Grammar, and Culture. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer
   PREREQUISITE:	Span 206 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Intensive study and practice with Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and writings incorporating cultural and literary readings.
   NOTE:	First class for returned Spanish-speaking missionaries. Fullfills the University Core Languages of Learning requirement. Required for Spanish major and minor.
   
   
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2. Civilization - complete one course from the following:
   SPAN 345 : Iberian Civilization. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   SPAN 345 : Iberian Civilization. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring On Demand; Summer On Demand
   PREREQUISITE:	Span 321 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Culture, history, art, music, and traditions of Spain.
   
   
   Course Outcomes
   
   
   
   SPAN 355 : Spanish American Culture and Civilization. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   SPAN 355 : Spanish American Culture and Civilization. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring On Demand; Summer On Demand
   PREREQUISITE:	SPAN 321
   DESCRIPTION:	Culture, history, art, music, and traditions of Spanish America.
   
   
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3. Literature:
   SPAN 339 : Introduction to Spanish Literature. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   SPAN 339 : Introduction to Spanish Literature. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   WHEN TAUGHT:	Fall; Winter; Spring On Demand; Summer On Demand
   PREREQUISITE:	Span 321 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Readings in modern Hispanic literatures, focusing on formal literary analysis.
   NOTE:	Course is prerequisite to 400-level literature courses.
   
   
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Students who successfully complete a certificate will receive an official document verifying their level of achievement. The certificate will be listed on the university transcript.