Spanish (Teaching) (SPNT) - BT Major

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72-76 S.H (no minor required)

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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 (18 S.H.)

△ SPAN 301 - Spanish Composition and Conversation (4 S.H.)
FLAN 405 - Methods of Teaching a Modern Foreign 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 course from the following:

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

Electives - SPNT (14 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.)
(In a Spanish-speaking region and pending approval of instructor. Only up to 4 S.H. can be counted towards the major.)
SPAN 300 - Spanish Linguistics and Phonetics (4 S.H.)
SPAN 304 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture (4 S.H.)
SPAN 340 - Spanish for the Professions (4 S.H.)
◆ SPAN 402 - Spanish Peninsular Literature (4 S.H.) (if not applied as a core course)
SPAN 403 - Latin American Literature (4 S.H.) (if not applied as a core course)
△ SPAN 410 - The Latino Experience in the United States (4 S.H.)

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.

Please Note:

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