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Nov 15, 2024
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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Modern Languages, B.A Option I
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The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages degree may be completed by selecting either Option I or Option II. Students are advised into intermediate and advanced classes in each language on the basis of individual background and need. A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern Languages. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
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Option I:
This Modern Languages major option requires a minimum of 42 hours in one of three following languages: French, German, or Spanish. Students pursuing this option for the degree in Modern Language need a minor.
For the language emphasized, either French, German or Spanish, students must complete a minimum of 27 hours of coursework and the three (3) credit hour Senior Experience after the core curriculum. No more than 12 hours may be taken at the 2000 level. Option I: French Concentration
Required lower division courses (12 hours):
The remaining 30 hours of upper division must consist of at least:
Advanced Language courses (12 hours):
Advanced Language on the 3000 level: (9 hours)
Advanced Language on the 4000 level: (3 hours)
Culture and Literature courses (18 hours):
Culture courses: (6 hours)
Required Literature courses: (6 hours)
Senior Experience:
One course marked with an (*) will satisfy this requirement; Student Teaching will satisfy this requirement. Option I: German Concentration
Required lower division courses (12 hours):
Note:
Courses of 3000 or 4000 level may be substituted for the lower division courses, with permission. The remaining 30 hours of upper division must consist of at least:
Advanced Language courses (15 hours):
Advanced Language on the 3000 level (9 hours) Choose any three courses:
Advanced Language on the 4000 level (6 hours) Choose any two courses:
Culture and Literature courses(15 hours):
Culture at the 3000 or 4000 level (3 hours) Choose any one course:
Literature on the 3000 or 4000 level (6 hours) Choose any two courses:
Elective Culture or Literature on the 3000 or 4000 level (6 hours):
Choose any two additional courses from Literature and Culture Senior Experience Requirement:
One course marked with an (*) will satisfy this requirement; Student Teaching will satisfy this requirement. Option I: Spanish Concentration:
Required lower division courses (12 hours):
The remaining 30 hours of upper division must consist of at least:
Advanced Language courses (12 hours):
Advanced Language on the 3000 level: (6 hours)
Advanced Language on the 4000 level: (6 hours)
Culture and Literature courses (15 hours):
Culture (6 hours) Choose one course:
Note:
*(SPA 3150 can be substituted for this course) Senior Experience:
Choose one course: Modern Languages Major, Option I with K-12 Licensure
Please review the K-12 Foreign Language Licensure section of the Catalog for details on this teacher preparation program.
K-12 Foreign Language Licensure
Degree-seeking candidates who wish to obtain Colorado licensure for K-12 Foreign Language must earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Modem Languages. Candidates must complete 42 credit hours in their language concentration (French, German, or Spanish) or an extended major that requires an additional 18 credit hours at the 2000-level or above in a different secondary language for a total of 60 credit hours. The curriculum focuses on the Colorado Model Content Standards for Foreign Languages and prepares licensure candidates to pass the required content test. Students completing the K-12 licensure coursework are not required to have a minor.
Candidates seeking teacher licensure must also gain admission to the Teacher Education Program. The application form for the program must be completed by attending an Application Meeting during the semester prior to the first semester of education course work. Application Meetings are scheduled by the Teacher Application Center (WC 136). Formal admission must be obtained BEFORE Methods coursework can be taken and provisional admission must be obtained before any field experience placement will be made.
Modern Language Sequence Options
1. French Concentration with K-12 Licensure
French Concentration Courses
Totals
French Concentration Total: 43
General Studies Total: 27
Licensure Total: 37-38
Unrestricted Electives: 18
Grand Total: 125-126
2. French Concentration with K-12 Licensure and a Second Language of Spanish or German
Students must take the French concentration courses and select either Spanish or German for a second language. Totals
| Major Total (includes French and either Spanish or German): |
61 |
| General Studies Total: |
27 |
| Licensure Total: |
37-38 |
| Grand Total: |
125-126 |
3. German Concentration with K-12 Licensure
German Concentration Courses Totals
| German Concentration Total: |
43 |
| General Studies Total: |
27 |
| Licensure Total: |
37-38 |
| Unrestricted Electives: |
18 |
| Grand Total: |
125-126 |
4. German Concentration with K-12 Licensure and Second Language of Spanish or French
Students must take the German Concentration courses and select either French or Spanish for the second language.
Totals
| Major Total (includes German and either Spanish or French) |
61 |
| General Studies Total |
27 |
| Licensure Total |
37-38 |
| Grand Total |
125-126 |
5. Spanish Concentration with K-12 Licensure
Spanish Concentration Courses
Totals
| Spanish Concentration Total |
43 |
| General Studies Total |
27 |
| Licensure Total |
37-38 |
| Unrestricted Electives |
18 |
| Grand Total |
125-126 |
6. Spanish Concentration with K-12 Licensure and Second Language of French or German
Students must take the Spanish Concentration courses and either French or German for a second language. Totals
| Major Total (includes Spanish and either French or German) |
61 |
| General Studies Total |
27 |
| Licensure Total |
37-38 |
| Grand Total |
125-126 |
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