Spanish (Teaching) (SPNT) - BT Major

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72-76 S.H (no minor required)

Note: All Winona State University teacher education programs are continuously updated to reflect new licensure requirements from the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Please contact your program advisor and refer to the Teacher Education Addendum for the latest information about program requirements whether you are (1) applying to a teacher education program, or (2) currently enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additionally, the Minnesota Board of Teaching requires that all Spanish Teaching candidates achieve an oral proficiency level of Intermediate High on the ACTFL proficiency scale. In order to achieve this level, most students need to study in a Spanish-speaking country for a minimum of one semester. Any Spanish Teaching student who has not achieved the Intermediate High level will not be allowed to student teach and will not be certified to teach by the state of Minnesota.

Language Skills (8 S.H.)

SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (4 S.H.)
SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II (4 S.H.)

Note:

If a student takes SPAN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II and gets retroactive credit for SPAN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I (with a Pass grade), then SPAN 201 will count towards the major.

Core Courses - SPNT (22 S.H.)

△ SPAN 301 - Spanish Composition and Conversation (4 S.H.)
SPAN 395 - Spanish Linguistics (4 S.H.)
WLED 405 - Methods of Teaching a Modern World Language (4 S.H.)

Culture Classes (6 S.H.)

◎ SPAN 302 - The Culture of Spain (3 S.H.)
◎ SPAN 303 - The Culture of Latin America (3 S.H.)

Survey Literature (4 S.H.)

Choose one:

◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 S.H.)
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 S.H.)

Electives - SPNT (10 S.H.)

Students can take one elective class (up to 4 S.H.) in English.

GS 222 - The Spanish Eyes: Contributions of Hispanic Culture to World Art (4 S.H.)
GS 350 - Cross-Cultural Field Experience (1-9 S.H.) *
SPAN 304 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (4 S.H.)
SPAN 305 - Practical Phonetics (3 S.H.)
SPAN 340 - Spanish for the Professions (4 S.H.)
◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 S.H.) **
◆ SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 S.H.) **
△ SPAN 410 - The Latino Experience in the United States (4 S.H.)

Note:

* In a Spanish-speaking region and pending advisor’s approval. Up to 9 S.H. may be awarded for completion of course requirements in Spanish. Course work completed in English will not count towards the Spanish Teaching major.

** If not applied as a core course

Professional Educational Sequence (36 S.H.)

Note: Teacher education majors must take all courses in the Professional Education Sequence in addition to courses in the content area. Refer to the “Teacher Education Licensure Programs ” section of this catalog for more information.

Note:

EFRT 401 and 461 must be taken concurrently
EFRT 421 and 441 must be taken concurrently
EFRT 459 and 462 must be taken concurrently

Student Teaching

Students are also required to take 12 S.H. of Student Teaching. This course varies by department and program. See advisor for more information.

Language Proficiency Interview

All Spanish Teaching students must complete an official Oral Proficiency Interview through Language Testing International prior to student teaching. Students who do not obtain Intermediate High or higher will not be allowed to student teach. See program advisor for details.

Please Note:

Students interested in the Spanish Teaching major must select the PSPN code for declaration purposes. This will be converted into SPNT (Spanish Teaching) major after they have been admitted into the program.

Note:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement