Spanish Education

 

P-12 Certification

 

Definition and Purpose

The Spanish education major requires a core program in Spanish of 42-54 hours with a minimum of three credit hours in a Spanish-speaking country. A prerequisite of six hours of beginning Spanish or demonstration of beginning level proficiency by examinations required. Student will also be required to fulfill the general education requirements and the professional education requirements for a teaching degree. The Spanish education major will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for becoming highly-qualified Spanish teachers. The program requires that all graduating seniors function at the ADVANCED level of proficiency in Spanish as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines (intermediate--high is required by the State). The Spanish education major will do the following: equip students with a well-rounded understanding of Spanish grammar and Hispanic literature, history, and culture; prepare them to teach using the best methods and technology available for second language acquisition; require Spanish language and cultural immersion experience in the local community and overseas. Prerequisite: SPA-117 and SPA-118 or beginning level competency by examination.

SPANISH EDUCATION MAJOR

41-53

Prerequisite Courses

0-6

SPA-117

Beginning Spanish I

0-3

SPA-118

Beginning Spanish II

0-3

Language Courses

12-18

ENG-170

Introduction to Linguistics

3

SPA-237

Intermediate Spanish I

0-3

SPA-238

Intermediate Spanish II

0-3

SPA-347

Spanish Conversation/Composition

3

SPA-357

Spanish Linguistics and Phonology

3

SPA-420

Advanced Spanish Grammar

3

Students are required to pass SPA-347 with a minimum grade of "C" before advancing to other 300 or 400 upper-division classes. Advisors may, however, grant some students permission to take another upper-division class at the same time that they are taking SPA-347.

Students may not elect to take SPA-237 or SPA-238 after successfully completing upper level courses except by permission of the Division.

History and Culture

6

Choose two of the following courses:

 

SPA-348

Latin American Studies

3

SPA-354

Latin American History

3

SPA-365

Special Topics in Spanish Culture

3

SPA-371

Hispanic Culture in the U.S.

3

SPA-372

Culture and Civilization of Spain

3

Literature

6

Choose two of the following courses:

 

SPA-457

Survey of Spanish Literature

3

SPA-458

Survey of Spanish American Literature

3

SPA-461

Contemporary Spanish Literature

3

SPA-462

Spanish Short Stories

3

SPA-465

Special Topics in Spanish Literature

3

Electives

12

Choose four additional Spanish History and Cultural or Literature courses

 

Foreign Study Experience

3

SPA-370

Hispanic Culture and Languages Studies OR

3

SPA

300 or 400 level course abroad

3

Required Education Courses

2

EDU-200

Education Technology

1

SPA-380P

Elementary Spanish Methods Practicum

1

Students may transfer a 300 or 400 level course taken abroad that focuses on the history, culture or literature of a Spanish-speaking country, or the theory or practical use of the Spanish language. Must be taught in Spanish and must be from an approved, accredited program.

P-12 Spanish Education Major

124-144

General Education

45-54

Secondary Education Professional Core

37

Spanish

39-51

Required Education Courses

2

Electives

0-1

Course descriptions are available through the Course Description Lookup.