College of Arts & Sciences Catalog
Modern World Languages
The Department of Modern World Languages equips students to understand and communicate with people of other cultures so that students may pursue an active role in the world community of the 21st century. Departmental goals are to prepare competent majors and minors in modern languages, cultures, and literatures and to prepare students to teach languages to others. The department is committed to providing language and cultural training to non-majors to enhance their studies, Christian service, travel, and future professional growth. Majors in French, Spanish, and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as well as majors leading to Minnesota licensure to teach French K-12 and Spanish K-12 (licensure in world languages and cultures) and to teach English as a second language K-12 (TESL) are offered. Programs in the Department of Modern World Languages complement majors and minors from many other departments.
STUDY ABROAD
The Department of Modern World Languages requires all language and language education majors to live, study, or teach outside the United States for a semester during their sophomore or junior year. Students majoring in TESL or TEFL are required to teach English abroad for at least three weeks. Bethel offers a semester-long program in Guatemala and Spain (see off-campus programs section of this catalog) or students may work with the Office of International Studies and the department to select other programs abroad. In addition, students can participate in interim courses in French- or Spanish-speaking countries.
PLACEMENT EVALUATION
Prior to enrolling in a language course at Bethel, all students who have previously taken two or more years of the language at a high school level must complete a placement exam given by the department. Prerequisites for the course in which the student places will be waived upon petition. Students wishing to receive credit toward graduation for the courses that have been waived may do so through credit by examination (AP or CLEP) for a fee. Credits earned through examination do not count as electives in the major or minor in any of the world languages offered at Bethel.
Students transferring in college-level credits in the language to be studied may continue with the next course in the sequence at Bethel upon consultation with the department, but may choose to take the placement test to ensure they enroll in the appropriate course for their language skills.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Students may fulfill Bethel’s language requirement by completing any language class at the 102 level or higher with a passing grade. The language requirement can also be met by transfer or examination. See the Academic Information section of this catalog under the General Education Program for further information about the language requirement.
Courses
American Sign Language Courses
ASL101 • Introductory American Sign Language I (fall) 4 credits
Designed for students who have no knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) to allow them to function comfortably in a variety of communication situations. Focus on development of visual readiness skills and expressive and receptive skills in basic ASL. Includes introduction to conversational vocabulary, fingerspelling, grammatical principles, and syntax. Information related to deaf culture is included.
ASL102S • Introductory American Sign Language II (spring) 4 credits
Continuation of functional and practical understanding and communicative use of ASL. Further study of the history and culture of the deaf community through films, discussions, and readings. Prerequisite: ASL101 or placement exam.
Chinese Courses
CHI101 • Introductory Chinese I (fall) 4 credits
Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on promoting communicative competency in Chinese. Opportunities for meaningful communications in Mandarin Chinese.
CHI102S • Introductory Chinese II (spring) 4 credits
Continuation of functional and practical understanding and communicative use of the Chinese language. Further study of Chinese history and culture through films, discussions, and readings. Prerequisite: CHI101 or placement exam.
French Courses
FRE101 • Introductory French I (fall) 4 credits
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Opportunities for oral practice encourage actual communication in French. Use of internet resources familiarizes students with the French-speaking cultures of the world. Prerequisite: No more than one year of high school French or placement exam.
FRE102S • Introductory French II (spring) 4 credits
Continuation of functional and practical understanding and communicative use of the French language. Further study of French history and culture through films, discussions, and readings. Prerequisite: FRE101 or placement exam.
FRE201 • Intermediate French I (fall) 3 credits
Synthesis and expansion of language study in order to further develop the ability to understand and communicate in French. Study of the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world of Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Prerequisite: FRE102S or placement exam.
FRE202 • Intermediate French II (spring) 3 credits
Further development of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French while studying life in the French-speaking world of Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Prerequisite: FRE201 or placement exam.
FRE228 • Intensive Language Study in the French-Speaking World (interim, by arrangement) 3 credits
Study of the French language and culture taught in France through an approved language school. Homestay required. Program must be approved by the Department of Modern World Languages in advance. Enrollment is limited. S/U grading basis only. Prerequisites: Two semesters of introductory French at the college level or placement exam; consent of Department of Modern World Languages.
FRE301U • Francophone Cultures (fall, odd # yrs) 4 credits
A study of the history, traditions, cultural practices, values, and social structures of France and the French-speaking world of Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Prerequisite: FRE202 or placement exam.
FRE305 • Readings from the Francophone World (spring, even # yrs) 3 credits
Readings in novels, essays, short stories, poetry, newspapers, and magazines from the French-speaking world of Europe, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean. Prerequisite: FRE202 or placement exam.
FRE306 • Advanced French Communication (spring, odd # yrs) 4 credits
Extensive writing in French may include letters, essays, journals, short stories, and writing for academic and other professional purposes. Development of oral communication skills in informal conversation, group discussion, narration, persuasion, public speaking, and other formal presentations. Attention is given to subtleties of French grammar and vocabulary- building. Prerequisite: FRE202 or placement exam.
FRE499 • Senior Seminar: French (spring) 4 credits
An in-depth study and presentation of a topic related to Francophone cultures, literatures, or the French language. Service-learning experience required. Prerequisites: Senior standing; minimum 2.25 GPA in French courses at Bethel.
German Courses
GER101 • Introductory German I (fall) 4 credits
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing modern high German. Active learning through daily practice and exposure to German is encouraged. Prerequisite: No more than one year of high school German or placement exam.
GER102S • Introductory German II (spring) 4 credits
Continuation of functional and practical understanding and communicative use of the German language. Further study of German culture through readings, discussions, and videos. Prerequisite: GER101 or placement exam.
GER201 • Intermediate German (fall) 4 credits
Emphasis on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through videos, classroom participation, and internet exercises. Prerequisite: GER102S or placement exam.
GER212 • German Culture (spring, odd # yrs) 4 credits
Further development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, along with grammatical concepts, while exploring German-speaking cultures through reading, videos, discussions, and internet applications. Topics include history, government, economy, health system, women’s movement, arts, environment, and free time activities. Prerequisite: GER201 or placement exam.
GER306 • Advanced German Communication (spring, even # yrs) 4 credits
Extensive writing and speaking opportunities in discussions of various groups of people in German-speaking countries including the elderly, minorities, young couples, university students, and teenagers, with review and development of grammatical skills. Prerequisite: GER201 or placement exam.
Linguistics Courses
LIN210 • Introduction to Second Language Acquisition (occasionally interim, spring) 3 credits
Study of current research and theories of second language acquisition in children and adult learners. Examination of second language learning process and variables that affect second language acquisition. Taught in English. Prerequisite: TEL230, LIN215, LIN300, or two college semesters of a second language or equivalent proficiency.
LIN215 • Teaching Language Communication Skills for Second Language Learners (fall, odd # yrs) 2 credits
The principles of teaching listening and speaking skills to second language learners. Strategies for teaching language skills include using authentic materials, creating meaningful communicative activities, and teaching with Total Physical Response (TPR) and Total Physical Response Storytelling (TPRS). Students create lesson plans and practice teaching with these strategies.
LIN300 • Introduction to Linguistics (fall) 3 credits
A study of three major areas of linguistics: 1) articulatory phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax (how units of sound are structured into larger units, forming words and sentences); 2) sociolinguistics (how language functions in society); and 3) psycholinguistics (how children and adults acquire language). Taught in English. Prerequisite: TEL230, TEL235, TEL245, or two college semesters of a second language or equivalent proficiency.
Spanish Courses
SPA101 • Introductory Spanish I (fall, spring) 4 credits
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Opportunities for oral and written practice encourage actual communication in Spanish. Prerequisite: No more than one year of high school Spanish or placement exam.
SPA102S • Introductory Spanish II (fall, spring) 4 credits
Continuation of functional and practical understanding and communicative use of the Spanish language. Further study of Spanish history and culture through films, discussions, and readings. Prerequisite: SPA101 or placement exam.
SPA201 • Intermediate Spanish I (fall, spring) 3 credits
Synthesis and expansion of language study in order to further develop communicative language ability. Study of the rich cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world, including topics such as family structures, racial diversity, and perspectives on death and the afterlife. Prerequisite: SPA102S or placement exam. Service-learning may be required. Students may not receive credit for both SPA201 and SPA203.
SPA202 • Intermediate Spanish II (fall, spring) 3 credits
A further development of communicative language ability through the study of the rich cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world. Topics include religious practices, Hispanics in the United States, and violations of human rights. Prerequisite: SPA201 or placement exam. Service-learning experience required. Students may not receive credit for both SPA202 and SPA204.
SPA208 • Spanish for Health Professionals (occasionally) 3 credits
Designed for those studying or preparing for healthcare professions. Emphasis on building culturally and linguistically competent communication skills with Spanish-speaking immigrants in healthcare settings. Prerequisite: SPA201, SPA203, or placement exam.
SPA228 • Intensive Language Study in the Spanish-Speaking World (interim, by arrangement) 3 credits
Study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture taught in a Spanish-speaking country through an approved language school. Homestay required. Program must be approved by the Department of Modern World Languages in advance. Enrollment is limited. S/U grading basis only. Prerequisites: two semesters of intermediate Spanish at the college level or placement exam; consent of Department of Modern World Languages.
SPA290 • Ibero-American History (fall, spring) 3 credits
An examination of key historical processes in Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish-speaking communities in the United States with a focus on social, economic, political, geographic, and religious dimensions. Prerequisite: SPA202, SPA204, SPA206, SPA208, or placement exam.
SPA301U • Hispanic Cultures (spring) 4 credits
Study of the history, traditions, cultural practices, values, and social structures of Latin America and Spain. Service-learning experience required. Prerequisites: GES130 or GES145, 146; SPA290, SPA291 or SPA292; or placement exam. Students may not receive credit for both SPA301U and SPA302U.
SPA305 • Readings from Latin America and Spain (fall) 3 credits
Readings in novels, essays, short stories, poetry, newspapers, and magazines from Latin America and Spain. Prerequisite: SPA290, SPA291, or SPA292; or placement exam. Students may not receive credit for both SPA305 and SPA300.
SPA312 • Contemporary Literature (fall, even # yrs) 4 credits
Prose and poetry from selected contemporary Latin American and Spanish authors. Prerequisite: SPA300 or SPA305.
SPA313 • Classical Literature (fall, odd # yrs) 4 credits
Prose and poetry from the classical literature of Spain. Prerequisite: SPA300 or SPA305.
SPA322 • Advanced Spanish Communication (spring) 4 credits
Further development of communicative abilities in Spanish including reading, creative and academic writing, formal and informal discussions and debate, and formal presentation skills. Prerequisite: SPA301U, SPA302U, or SPA303.
SPA499 • Senior Seminar (fall) 4 credits
An in-depth study and presentation of a topic related to Hispanic cultures, literatures, or the Spanish language. Service-learning experience required. Prerequisites: Major in Spanish; minimum 2.25 GPA in Spanish courses at Bethel.
Swedish Courses
SWE101 • Introductory Swedish I (fall) 4 credits
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Opportunities for oral practice encourage actual communication in Swedish.
SWE102S • Introductory Swedish II (spring) 4 credits
Continuation of functional and practical understanding and communicative use of the Swedish language. Further study of Swedish history and culture through films, discussions, and readings. Prerequisite: SWE101 or placement exam.
Spanish Courses Offered Through Semester-Long Bethel Off-Campus Programs
Guatemala Term (Spring)
SPA203 • Intensive Intermediate Spanish I in Guatemala (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
Synthesis and expansion of language study in order to further develop communicative language ability. Study of the rich cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world, including topics such as family structures, racial diversity, and perspectives on death and the afterlife. Intensive one-on-one interaction with Guatemalan instructor. Prerequisite: SPA102S or placement exam. Students may not receive credit for both SPA203 and SPA201.
SPA204 • Intensive Intermediate Spanish II in Guatemala (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
A further development of communicative language ability through the study of the rich cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world. Topics include religious practices, Hispanics in the United States, and violations of human rights. Intensive one-on-one interaction with Guatemalan instructor. Prerequisite: SPA201, SPA203, or placement exam. Students may not receive credit for both SPA204 and SPA202.
SPA206 • Spanish for Health Professionals I (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
Students acquire language skills in cross-cultural communication and understanding within the context of healthcare. One-on-one interaction with their personal language teacher at Centro Linguistico Maya in Antigua, Guatemala. Prerequisite: SPA201, SPA203, or placement exam. Students may not receive credit for both SPA206 and SPA208.
SPA291 • Ibero-American History in Guatemala (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
An examination of key historical processes in Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish-speaking communities in the United States with a focus on social, economic, political, geographic, and religious dimensions. Prerequisite: SPA202, SPA204, SPA206, SPA208, or placement exam.
SPA302U • Hispanic Cultures: Guatemalan Perspectives (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
Study of the history, traditions, cultural practices, values, and social structures of Latin America and Spain. Intensive one-on-one interaction with on-site instructor and interviews with Guatemalans enhance understanding of cultural issues from a Guatemalan perspective. Prerequisites: GES130 or GES145, 146; SPA290 or SPA291; or placement exam. Students may not receive credit for both SPA302U and SPA301U.
SPA306 • Spanish for Health Professionals II (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
The second part of a two-course sequence for students interested in health professions. Students acquire language skills in cross-cultural communication and understanding within the context of healthcare. One-on-one study with their personal language teacher at Centro Linguistico Maya in Antigua, Guatemala. Prerequisite: SPA202, SPA204, SPA206, SPA208, or placement exam.
SPA308 • Current Issues in Guatemala (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
Students participating in the Guatemala Term use multiple media sources available to them only in the country and interact with Guatemalan people to learn about political, economic, and social issues. Study of a literary text dealing with political issues in Guatemala is included. Prerequisite: SPA305.
SPA323 • Advanced Spanish Communication in Guatemala (spring) 4 credits
Further development of communicative abilities in Spanish including reading, creative and academic writing, formal and informal discussions and debate, and formal presentation skills. Prerequisite: SPA301U, SPA302U, or SPA303.
SPA325 • Spanish for Business I (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
Students develop a solid foundation of business vocabulary, basic business and cultural concepts, and situational practice. Prepares students for today's Spanish-speaking business world both in the U.S. and abroad. Prerequisites: SPA202, SPA204, or placement exam.
SPA326 • Spanish for Business II (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
Students strengthen their knowledge of business vocabulary, basic business and cultural concepts, and situational practice. Prepares students for today's Spanish-speaking business world both in the U.S. and abroad. Prerequisite: SPA325.
SPA385 • Cross-Cultural Experience in Guatemala (Guatemala Term, spring) 4 credits
An intensive experience of living and communicating in Guatemala as part of Guatemala Term. Student is immersed in the culture as much as possible and is guided by a mentor from the host culture. Graded on an S/U basis.
Spain Term (Fall)
SPA120A • Photography in Spain (Spain Term, fall) 3 credits
Technical and conceptual acquaintance with the medium of photography and its vocabulary within the realm of high art. Includes camera operation, black and white film developing, black and white print processing, and print finishing. Course taught in Spanish. (Carries cross-credit in art.)
SPA292 • Ibero-American History in Spain (Spain Term, fall) 4 credits
An examination of key historical processes in Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish-speaking communities in the United States with a focus on social, economic, political, geographic, and religious dimensions. Prerequisite: SPA202, SPA204, SPA206, SPA208, or placement exam.
SPA300 • Introduction to Hispanic Literature (Spain Term, fall) 4 credits
Readings in novels, essays, short stories, poetry, newspapers, and magazines from Latin America and Spain. Prerequisite: SPA202, SPA208, or placement exam. Students may not receive credit for both SPA300 and SPA305.
SPA303• Spanish Civilization and Culture (Spain Term, fall) 4 credits
Study of the cultural richness of Spain in its history, society, art, film, and music. Students will also participate in a series of field trips to places of cultural interest in Segovia and to art museums in Madrid. Prerequisite: SPA202, SPA208, or placement exam.
SPA316 • Modern Spain: An Examination in Ethics (Spain Term, fall) 4 credits
An examination of moral and ethical questions during the Spanish Civil War, the Franco regime, and post-Franco Spain. Topics include national unity, justice, political assassination, the responsibility of individuals in society, Basque nationalism, the role of the United States, immigration, and the role of the Catholic Church. Prerequisite: SPA301, SPA305 or consent of instructor.
SPA317 • Advanced Communication in Spain (Spain Term, fall) 4 credits
Further development of communicative ability in Spanish, including reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills. Students write compositions, participate in discussions, have conversational exchanges with Spanish university students, give presentations, and read short essays. Prerequisite: SPA202 or equivalent.
SPA318 • Classical Literature in Spain (Spain Term, fall) 4 credits
Prose and poetry from the classical literature of Spain. Prerequisite: SPA305 or may be taken concurrently with SPA300. Students may not receive credit for both SPA318 and SPA313.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Courses
TEL230 • Introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (interim or occasionally spring) 3 credits
Overview of the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) for those considering employment in schools in the U.S. or abroad, or serving in missions or in the local community. Provides basic skills and resources for anyone interacting with new Americans.
TEL240 • TESOL Practicum Abroad (by arrangement) 1 credit
In consultation with the department, students select a program outside the United States in which they teach English as a foreign language for at least three weeks. Prior to departure, students complete a study of the culture in which they will be living. Students share their experiences in a colloquium of TESL/TEFL majors upon their return. Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisites: LIN215, TEL230, or TEL245; consent of the Department of Modern World Languages.
TEL301 • Analysis of the English Language (spring, odd # yrs) 3 credits
Overview of the English language structure geared to the needs of teachers of English to speakers of other languages (both EFL and ESL). Understanding of English grammar and pronunciation with the purpose of being able to explain various grammatical aspects and provide answers to student questions concerning English grammar.
TEL320 • Curriculum Development and Assessment (fall, even # yrs) 3 credits
Development of curricula for EFL/ESL students in various settings and with various needs, including special education. Appropriate teaching and assessment materials for the EFL/ESL classroom. Can be taken concurrently with EDU400. Prerequisites: LIN210; LIN215.
TEL491 • Internship in TEFL (fall, interim, spring) 3 credits
Supervised experience in an overseas school program or with a local agency to apply knowledge of and skills in teaching English to non-native speakers. Prerequisite: Major or minor in TEFL.
Education Courses (see Department of Education)
EDU400 • Methods in Teaching K-12 English to Speakers of Other Languages
EDU426 • Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures
Programs
In this section, semester credit hours will be shown after the course number and description.
Major in French (B.A.)
| FRE201 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FRE202 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| FRE301U* | Francophone Cultures | 4 |
| FRE305 | Readings from the Francophone World | 3 |
| FRE306 | Advanced French Communication | 4 |
| FRE499 | Senior Seminar: French | 4 |
|
Three electives |
from French courses at 200 level or above (taken abroad), two of which must be courses in French language, culture, history, or literature. The third elective can be on any subject, but must be taught in French to count as a French elective. | 9 |
| Choose froma: | 3 | |
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| EDU426 | Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | |
| Total | 33 | |
| General Education | 51-52 | |
| Electives | 37-38 | |
| TOTAL | 122 |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
Additional requirements for major in French: Students must have a semester-long experience in a French-speaking setting outside the United States. The experience must include living with members of the host culture. The program must be approved by the chair of the Department of Modern World Languages.
a In addition to the requirements for the French major, it is recommended that students take EDU426.
Major in French Education K-12 (B.A.)
(Licensure in World Languages and Cultures)
| FRE201 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FRE202 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| FRE301U* | Francophone Cultures | 4 |
| FRE305 | Readings from the Francophone World | 3 |
| FRE306 | Advanced French Communication | 4 |
|
Three electives |
from French courses at 200 level or above (taken abroad), two of which must be courses in French language, culture, history, or literature. The third elective can be on any subject, but must be taught in French to count as a French elective. | 9 |
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU201 | Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU203 | School Health and Drugs | 2 |
| EDU220 | Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 |
| EDU240 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU241 | Educational Psychology Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU317GZ | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| EDU320 | Pedagogy of the Young Adolescent Learner | 2 |
| EDU426 | Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | 3 |
| EDU427 | Middle Level Education Practicum In World Languages and Cultures |
1 |
| EDU490 | Student Teaching Block | 15 |
| Total | 66 | |
| General Education | 51-52 | |
| Electives | 4-5 | |
| TOTAL | 122 |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
Additional requirements for major in French education K-12 (world languages and cultures licensure): Students must have a semester-long experience in a French-speaking setting outside the United States. The experience must include living with members of the host culture. The program must be approved by the chair of the Department of Modern World Languages.
Students seeking licensure in the state of Minnesota to teach French K-12 (licensure in world languages and cultures) who are not native speakers of French are required to demonstrate intermediate-high level speaking proficiency as defined by ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines as well as proficiency in reading, listening, and writing via the Praxis II exam. Native speakers of French are required to demonstrate advanced-level proficiency in English and French.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each content area (FRE, LIN) and education courses (EDU) in the major. Courses with a grade of C- or lower must be repeated.
Major in Spanish (B.A.)
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I | |
| SPA203 | Intensive Intermediate Spanish I in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II | |
| SPA204 | Intensive Intermediate Spanish II in Guatemala | |
| SPA206 | Spanish for Health Professionals I in Guatemala | |
| SPA208 | Spanish for Health Professtionals | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA290 | Ibero-American History | |
| SPA291 | Ibero-American History in Guatemala | |
| SPA292 | Ibero-American History in Spain | |
| Choose from: | 4 | |
| SPA301U* | Hispanic Cultures | |
| SPA302U* | Hispanic Cultures: Guatemalan Perspectives | |
| SPA303 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | |
| SPA306 | Spanish for Health Professionals II | |
| SPA325 | Spanish for Business I in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 4 | |
| SPA317 | Advanced Communication in Spain | |
| SPA322 | Advanced Spanish Communication | |
| SPA323 | Advanced Spanish Communication in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA300 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | |
| SPA305 | Readings from Latin America and Spain | |
| Choose two from: | 8 | |
| SPA308 | Current Issues in Guatemala | |
| SPA312 | Contemporary Literature | |
| SPA313 | Classical Literature | |
| SPA316 | Modern Spain: An Examination in Ethics | |
| SPA318 | Classical Literature in Spain | |
| SPA326 | Spanish for Business II in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 3 | |
| Electives from | Spanish courses at 200 level or above | |
| EDU204UZ* | Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara | |
| SPA120A* | Photography in Spain | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| EDU426 | Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | |
| SPA481 | Internship in Spanish | |
| SPA499 | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| Total | 38-42 | |
| General Education | 51-52 | |
| Electives | 27-33 | |
| TOTAL | 122 |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
Additional requirements for major in Spanish: Students must have a semester-long experience in a Spanish-speaking setting outside the United States. The experience must include living with members of the host culture. The program must be approved by the chair of the Department of Modern World Languages.
Major in Spanish Education K-12 (B.A.)
(Licensure in World Languages and Cultures)
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I | |
| SPA203 | Intensive Intermediate Spanish I in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II | |
| SPA204 | Intensive Intermediate Spanish II in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA290 | Ibero-American History | |
| SPA291 | Ibero-American History in Guatemala | |
| SPA292 | Ibero-American History in Spain | |
| Choose from: | 4 | |
| SPA301U* | Hispanic Cultures | |
| SPA302U* | Hispanic Cultures: Guatemalan Perspectives | |
| SPA303 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | |
| Choose from: | 4 | |
| SPA317 | Advanced Communication in Spain | |
| SPA322 | Advanced Spanish Communication | |
| SPA323 | Advanced Spanish Communication in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA300 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | |
| SPA305 | Readings from Latin America and Spain | |
| Choose two from: | 8 | |
| SPA308 | Current Issues in Guatemala | |
| SPA312 | Contemporary Literature | |
| SPA313 | Classical Literature | |
| SPA316 | Modern Spain: An Examination in Ethics | |
| SPA318 | Classical Literature in Spain | |
| Choose from: | 3 | |
|
Elective Spanish |
courses at 200 level or above | |
| EDU204UZ* | Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara | |
| SPA120A* | Photography in Spain | |
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU201 | Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU203 | School Health and Drugs | 2 |
| EDU220 | Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 |
| EDU240 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU241 | Educational Psychology Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU317GZ* | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| EDU320 | Pedagogy of the Young Adolescent Learner | 2 |
| EDU426 | Methods in Teaching World Languages and Cultures K-12 | 3 |
| EDU427 | Middle Level Education Practicum in World Languages and Cultures |
1 |
| EDU490 | Student Teaching Block | 15 |
|
Total |
71-74 | |
| General Education | 51-52 | |
| TOTAL | 122-126 |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
Additional requirements for a major in Spanish education K-12 (world languages and cultures licensure): Students must have a semester-long experience in a Spanish-speaking setting outside the United States. The experience must include living with members of the host culture. The program must be approved by the chair of the Department of Modern World Languages.
Students seeking licensure in the state of Minnesota to teach Spanish K-12 (licensure in world languages and cultures) who are not native speakers of Spanish are required to demonstrate intermediate-high level speaking proficiency as defined by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines as well as proficiency in reading, listening, and writing via the Praxis II exam. Native speakers of Spanish are required to demonstrate advanced-level proficiency in English and Spanish.
Student must earn a grade of C or better in each content area (SPA, LIN) and education courses in the major. Courses with grades of C- or lower must be repeated.
Major in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (B.A.)
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LIN215 | Teaching Language Communication Skills for Second Language Learners | 2 |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| TEL240 | TESOL Practicum Abroad | 1 |
| TEL301 | Analysis of the English Language | 3 |
| TEL320 | Curriculum, Development, and Assessment | 3 |
| TEL491 | Internship in TEFL | 3 |
| EDU200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU201 | Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU240 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU241 | Educational Psychology Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU317GZ* | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| EDU426 | Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | 3 |
| A modern world | languagea | 10 |
| Choose from: | TESOL Area Electivesb | 9 |
| ANT312G* | Peoples and Cultures of Oceania | |
| ANT313G* | Peoples and Cultures of China and Inner Asia | |
| ANT314G* | Peoples and Cultures of Latin America | |
| FRE301U* | Francophone Cultures | |
| GER212 | Culture | |
| GES202U* | Ukrainian Culture and Language | |
| GES209U* | Kenyan Culture | |
| HIS201U* | Asian Civilizations | |
| HIS204U* | African Civilizations | |
| HIS205U* | History of China, Korea, and Japan | |
| HIS206U* | History of India and Its Neighbors | |
| HIS207U* | Latin American Civilizations | |
| HIS212U* | Introduction to the Muslim World | |
| HIS217L* | Christianity in Latin America | |
| HIS304G* | History of African Religions | |
| HIS/POS327G* | History and Politics of Russia and China in the Modern World | |
| HIS352 | Modern Russia | |
| HIS354 | Modern Europe | |
| PHI375G* | Asian Thought | |
| SPA301 | Hispanic Cultures | |
| SPA302 | Hispanic Cultures: Guatemalan Perspectives | |
| SPA303 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | |
| Choose from: | TESOL Cross-Cultural Electives | 3-4 |
| ANT242U* | Peoples and Cultures of the United States | |
| ANT371G* | Christianity in Cross-Cultural Perspective | |
| COM355 | Intercultural Communication | |
| HIS210U* | Minorities in America | |
| POS202U* | Introduction to International Relations | |
| PSY308G* | Cross-Cultural Psychology | |
| REL200L* | Western Religious Traditions | |
| REL205U* | Religions of India, China, and Japan | |
| SCS387Z | Cross-Cultural Experience | |
| SCS389 | Cross-Cultural Mission Practicum | |
| SPA385 | Cross-Cultural Experience in Guatemala | |
| THE401 | Christianity and the World’s Religions | |
| Total | 53-57 | |
| General Education | 51-52 | |
| Electives | 13-18 | |
| TOTAL | 122 |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
a TEFL majors who are non-native speakers of English must reach an advanced
proficiency level in English.
b Courses must be chosen so that at least two different geographic areas are studied (e.g., a course on Africa, a course on Latin America).
Major in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) K-12 (B.A.)
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LIN215 | Teaching Language Communication Skills for Second Language Learners | 2 |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| TEL240 | TESOL Practicum Abroad | 1 |
| TEL301 | Analysis of the English Language | 3 |
| TEL320 | Curriculum, Development, and Assessment | 3 |
| EDU200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU201 | Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU203 | School Health and Drugs | 2 |
| EDU220 | Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 |
| EDU270 | K-6 Education Block 1 | 8 |
| EDU317GZ* | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| EDU320 | Pedagogy of the Young Adolescent Learner | 2 |
| EDU400 | Methods in Teaching K-12 English to Speakers of Other Languages |
3 |
| EDU401 | Middle Level Education Practicum in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | 1 |
| EDU490 | Student Teaching | 15 |
| A modern world languagea | 10 | |
| Choose from: | TESOL Area Electivesb | 6 |
| ANT312G* | Peoples and Cultures of Oceania | |
| ANT313G* | Peoples and Cultures of China and Inner Asia | |
| ANT314G* | Peoples and Cultures of Latin America | |
| FRE301U* | Francophone Cultures | |
| GER212 | German Culture | |
| GES202U* | Ukrainian Culture and Language | |
| GES209U* | Kenyan Culture | |
| HIS201U* | Asian Civilizations | |
| HIS204U* | African Civilizations | |
| HIS205U* | History of China, Korea, and Japan | |
| HIS206U* | History of India and Its Neighbors | |
| HIS207U* | Latin American Civilizations | |
| HIS212U* | Introduction to the Muslim World | |
| HIS217L* | Christianity in Latin America | |
| HIS304G* | History of African Religions | |
| HIS/POS327G* | History and Politics of Russia and China in the Modern World | |
| HIS352 | Modern Russia | |
| HIS354 | Modern Europe | |
| PHI375G* | Asian Thought | |
| SPA301 | Hispanic Cultures | |
| SPA302 | Hispanic Cultures: Guatemalan Perspectives | |
| SPA303 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | |
| Choose from: | Cross-Cultural Electives | 3 |
| ANT242U* | Peoples and Cultures of the United States | |
| ANT371G* | Christianity in Cross-Cultural Perspective | |
| COM355 | Intercultural Communication | |
| HIS210U* | Minorities in America | |
| POS202U* | Introduction to International Relations | |
| PSY308G* | Cross-Cultural Psychology | |
| REL200L* | Western Religious Traditions | |
| REL205U* | Religions of India, China, and Japan | |
| SCS387 | Cross-Cultural Experience | |
| SCS389 | Cross-Cultural Mission Practicum | |
| SPA385 | Cross-Cultural Experience in Guatemala | |
| THE401 | Christianity and the World’s Religions | |
| Total | 75 | |
| General Education | 51-52 | |
| TOTAL | 126-127** |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
** Because of possible double counting between General Education and the major, the actual total can be reduced to 122 credits, including 1 credit of electives.
a TESL majors who are non-native speakers of English must reach an advanced
proficiency level in English.
b Courses must be chosen so that at least two different geographic areas are studied (e.g., a course on Africa, a course on Latin America).
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each content area (TEL, ENW, LIN) and education courses in the major. Courses with a grade of C- or lower must be repeated.
Minor in French
| FRE102S* | Introductory French II | 4 |
| FRE201 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FRE202 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| Choose froma | 10-11 | |
| FRE301U | Francophone Cultures | |
| FRE305 | Readings from the Francophone World | |
| FRE306 | Advanced French Communication | |
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| TOTAL | 20-21 |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
a Only one course chosen can carry the LIN designation.
Students are encouraged to study abroad. This experience could substitute for courses in the minor with prior approval of the department.
Minor in German
| GER102S* | Introductory German II | 4 |
| GER201 | Intermediate German | 4 |
| GER212 | German Culture | 4 |
| GER306 | Advanced German Communication | 4 |
| Choose from: | 3 | |
| EDU426 | Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | |
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| TOTAL | 19 |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to study abroad. This experience could substitute for courses in the minor with prior approval of the department.
Minor in Modern World Languages
|
Four college-level |
courses, two in each of two languages,a with at least one course at the 200 level or above (cannot be met by advanced placement exam) | 14 |
| ANT200U* | Introduction to Anthropology or an additional course at the 200 level or above in one of the two languages chosen above | 3 |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| ANT312G* | Peoples and Cultures of Oceania | |
| ANT313G* | Peoples and Cultures of China and Inner Asia | |
| ANT314G* | Peoples and Cultures of Latin America | |
| ANT317G* | The Urban Church: Making a Difference | |
| ANT371G* | Christianity in Cross-Cultural Perspective | |
| COM355 | Intercultural Communication | |
| COM370 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| EDU204UZ* | Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara | |
| HIS204U* | African Civilizations | |
| HIS207U* | Latin American Civilizations | |
| HIS217L* | Christianity in Latin America | |
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| MUS305G* | Music in World Cultures | |
| POS202U* | Introduction to International Relations | |
| TEL230 | Introduction to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | |
| Other courses | may be chosen with the approval of the Department of Modern World Languages. | |
| TOTAL | 20-21 |
a A student may choose to take one course in a language and three courses in another language if the single course is at the Intro II level or above.
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
Minor in Spanish
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I | |
| SPA203 | Intensive Intermediate Spanish I in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II | |
| SPA204 | Intensive Intermediate Spanish II in Guatemala | |
| SPA206 | Spanish for Health Professionals I in Guatemala | |
| SPA208 | Spanish for Health Professionals | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA290 | Ibero-American History | |
| SPA291 | Ibero-American History in Guatemala | |
| SPA292 | Ibero-American History in Spain | |
| Choose from: | 4 | |
| SPA301U* | Hispanic Cultures | |
| SPA302U* | Hispanic Cultures: Guatemalan Perspectives | |
| SPA303 | Spanish Civilization and Culture | |
| SPA306 | Spanish for Health Professionals II | |
| SPA325 | Spanish for Business I in Guatemala | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 | |
| SPA300 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | |
| SPA305 | Readings from Latin America and Spain | |
| Choose froma: | 6 | |
| Electives from | Spanish courses at 200 level or above | |
| EDU204UZ* | Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara | |
| EDU426 | Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | |
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| SPA120A* | Photography in Spain | |
|
TOTAL |
22-26 |
a Only one course chosen may carry the EDU or LIN designation.
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
Students are encouraged to study abroad. This experience could substitute for courses in the minor with prior approval of the department.
Minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
| LIN210 | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| LIN215 | Teaching Language Communication Skills for Second Language Learners |
2 |
| TEL240 | TESOL Practicum Abroad | 1 |
| TEL320 | Curriculum, Development, and Assessment | 3 |
| Choose from: | 3 | |
| LIN300 | Introduction to Linguistics | |
| TEL301 | Analysis of the English Language | |
| A modern world language | 6 | |
| Choose from: | 3-4 |
| ANT242U* | HIS201U* | HIS/POS327G* | REL205U* | ||
| ANT312G* | HIS204U* | HIS352 | THE401 | ||
| ANT313G* | HIS205U* | HIS354 | SCS387 | ||
| ANT314G* | HIS206U* | PHI375G* | SCS389 | ||
| ANT371G* | HIS207U* | POS202U* | SPA301U | ||
| COM355 | HIS210L* | PSY308G* | SPA302U | ||
| FRE301U | HIS217L* | REL200L* | SPA303 | ||
| GER212 | HIS304G | ||||
| TOTAL | 21-22 |
* A student may also choose to use this course to meet a General Education requirement.
Students who minor in TESOL must have three weeks or more of experience in teaching English abroad or an ESL experience in the United States. This experience must be approved by the chair of the Department of Modern World Languages prior to the experience.