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2015 - 2016 CNM Catalog, Volume 48.1

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2015 - 2016 CNM Catalog, Volume 48.1 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

Modern Languages (AA), Spanish Concentration

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School of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS)

Description

Modern Languages courses develop listening, reading, and writing skills of the learning of languages other than English. Spanish, Portuguese, French and Arabic are some of the most widely spoken languages in the world. This program is useful for both the new and heritage speaker.

The two year program is designed to meet the requirements of an Associate of Arts in Modern Languages from CNM and prepare a student to obtain a Bachelor of Arts at the University of New Mexico or New Mexico State University. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the four year transfer school to confirm specific admission and degree requirements.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

Financial Aid Considerations

This is a financial aid eligible program.

Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule

Educational and Career Opportunities

Part of this degree will include certificates for languages; this can be used on résumé and employment applications for our graduates.

Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement exam scores or specific course work.

Term 1

Mathematics Requirement 4 credit hour(s)
ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
Program Approved Elective 4-6 credit hour(s)
IT 1010 - Computer Concepts and Software Applications 3 credit hour(s)

Term 2

ENG 1102 - Analytic and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hour(s)
Fine Arts Requirement 3 credit hour(s)
Laboratory Science Requirement 4 credit hour(s)
Program Approved Elective 4-6 credit hour(s)

Term 3

Modern Language Elective 4 credit hour(s) (any ARBC, FREN, PORT)
Humanities Requirement 3 credit hour(s)
Laboratory Science Requirement 4 credit hour(s)
Program Approved Elective 3-4 credit hour(s)
Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hour(s)

Term 4

COMM 1130 - Public Speaking 3 credit hour(s)
or
COMM 2221 - Interpersonal Communication Studies 3 credit hour(s)
Modern Language Elective 4 credit hour(s) (any ARBC, FREN, PORT)
Program Approved Elective 6 credit hour(s)
Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hour(s)

Associate of Arts in Modern Languages, Spanish Concentration 61-66 credit hours

Program Approved Electives

SPAN 1101 - Beginning Spanish 4 credit hour(s)
SPAN 1102 - Beginning Spanish II 4 credit hour(s)
SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I Conversation 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 1111 - Heritage Spanish Language 4 credit hour(s)
SPAN 1112 - Heritage Spanish Language II 4 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2096-2996 - Special Topics 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2203 - Intermediate Spanish II Conversation 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2277 - The Art and Skill of Translation 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2280 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2375 - Accelerated Beginning Spanish 6 credit hour(s)
SPAN 2376 - Accelerated Intermediate Spanish 6 credit hour(s)

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