 Students majoring in Spanish are encouraged to supplement their language focus with courses related to the history, art, music, politics, economics, and social issues of Spanish-speaking countries. Other educational tools available to the Spanish major include a bilingual newspaper, a Hispanic film series, dance classes, and interaction with our growing body of Hispanic students.
Students planning to teach Spanish should major in Spanish while taking the courses in education necessary for certification. The foreign language curriculum is designed to meet standards as outlined by national and state accreditation agencies.
In addition to demonstrating knowledge of second-language instructional methods, resources, and classroom management techniques conducive to critical and creative thinking, Spanish education majors will learn how to motivate both individuals and groups to create a second language environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
The Spanish education major will also foster collaborative relationships with school personnel, parents, community members, and agencies that are representatives of various language communities. Practicum opportunities are available with the local school system as well as schools in the urban setting.
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Spanish Major
Requirements
A minimum of 35 semester hours, including:
Option 1 (no study abroad component):
G-ML108 Level I Spanish 3-4 hours
G-ML109 Level II Spanish 3-4 hours
G-ML168/268 Spanish for Travelers
or
G-ML370 Service Learning Opportunity 4 hours
G-ML208 Level III Spanish 4 hours
*G-ML209 Level IV Spanish 4 hours
G-ML210 Americanos 3 hours
ML308 Spanish Language Literature 3 hours
ML458 Structure of the Spanish Language 2 hours
ML375 Junior Seminar 2 hours
ML475 Senior Seminar 2 hours
Option 2 (with study abroad component):
G-ML108 Level I Spanish 3-4 hours
G-ML109 Level II Spanish 3-4 hours
G-ML208 Level III Spanish 4 hours
*G-ML209 Level IV Spanish 4 hours
ML309 Preparation for Study Abroad 2 hours
ML350 Junior Semester Abroad 12 hours
(including Structure of the Spanish Language)
ML475 Senior Seminar 2 hours
Required Supporting Courses:
EN230 Linguistics 2 hours
G-HI317 Latin American History 3 hours
Students may elect to enroll in Spanish I or II for either 3 or 4 hours. Students who enroll for 4 hours must fulfill an internship or volunteer placement within the Spanish-speaking community. Students enrolled in Spanish III and IV are required to fulfill an internship or volunteer placement within the Spanish-speaking community.
To enhance a student’s exposure to the Spanish-speaking world, students are strongly encouraged to enroll in both G-ML168/268 and G-ML370.
Students who can demonstrate language proficiency (via a placement exam) may be waived from enrolling in G-ML108 and G-ML109.
All students seeking a B.A. degree are required to enroll for one semester of Spanish. Students who have had zero to one year of high school Spanish will be placed in Spanish I. Students who have had two to three years of high school Spanish will be placed In Spanish II. Students who have had four to six years of high school Spanish may be waived from the Spanish language requirement if they can demonstrate language proficiency via written and oral examination.
Spanish Minor
Requirements
A minimum of 18 semester hours, including
G-ML 208 Level III Spanish 4 hours
*G-ML 209 Level IV Spanish 4 hours
Note: The following courses may be counted toward fulfillment of the 18 semester hours:
G-ML 108 Level I Spanish 4 hours
G-ML 109 Level II Spanish 4 hours
G-HI 317 Latin American History 3 hours
Teaching Licensure (PK-12) in Spanish:
Required Courses:
ML208 Level III Spanish 4 hours
ML209 Level IV Spanish 4 hours
ML308 Spanish Language Literature 3 hours
ML309 Preparation for Study Abroad 2 hours
ML350 Junior Semester Abroad 2 hours
ML458 Structure of the Spanish Language 2 hours
ML475 Senior Seminar 2 hours
Required Supporting Courses:
EN230 Linguistics 2 hours
CI404 Methods for Teaching Modern Languages 3 hours
Other courses required by the Curriculum & Instruction Department for licensure.
Students must take the Praxis II examination: Spanish Content
Teaching Licensure in English as a Second Language (ESL)
Requirements
The requirements for teaching certification in English as a Second Language are specified in the curriculum and instruction department listings and in the English department listing.
For complete MC course descriptions and schedules please refer
to the latest Course Catalog 07-08 (1.5MB .pdf)
and Schedule 08-09 (2.5MB .pdf).
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