Spanish: Certificate in Spanish Translation 2022-2023
As a student in California State University Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Spanish Program, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your Spanish-language skills while deepening your knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic people and cultures with a dedicated and diverse faculty focused on your success.
Two Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN/ UDGE 301 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition I 3 Double counts with Major and UDGE C Major & GE UDGE C SPAN 410 Civilizations and Cultures of Spain 3 Major ENGL or
CHS
330, or
331ENGL 330: Interdisciplinary Writing, or
CHS 331: Transborder Theory & Writing in CHS3 Major & GWAR SPAN 320 Intro to Spanish Translation 3 Double counts with Certificate Requirement Major POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 If US Constitution/State & Local Gov't has been met change to Free Elective Other AIR: CA Local & State Govt. Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Prepare a resume; attend a resume workshop at the Career Development Center.
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 302 Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition II 3 Double counts with Certificate Requirement Major SPAN 411 Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America 3 Major SPAN 310 Introduction to Prose, Poetry, and Drama 3 Major SPAN 420 Specialized Spanish Translation 3 Double counts with Certificate Requirement Major HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350. If US HIST has been met change to Free Elective. Other AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development Services
- Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year.
- Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees (MPA, law school, etc.)
- Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
- Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 315 Intro to Spanish Linguistics I 3 Major SPAN 430, or
460, or461, or
462
SPAN 430: Her Story: Women Writers of the Spanish-Speaking World, or
SPAN 460: Masterpieces of Spanish Literature, or
SPAN 461: Masterpieces of American Literature, or
SPAN 462:Modern Mexican Literature3 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning 3 See catalog for course titles and descriptions GE UDGE B SPAN 450 Intro to Literacy Translation 3 Certificate Requirement Other Graduation Requirement Student's Choice Multicultural Perspectives 3 If Multicultural Requirement has been met change to Free Elective Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- Present research at the CSUCI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference
- Complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market
- Apply for graduate school (if applicable)- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Join a professional organization such as AATSP or ATA; attend a local conference.
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories SPAN 499 or
498
Capstone in Spanish
Service Learning Capstone (fall only)
3 Major SPAN 316 Intro to Spanish Linguistics II 3 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D: Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles and descriptions GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Student Choice 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Student Choice 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other