Modern Languages, B.A. Option II

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The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages may be completed by selecting either Option I or Option II. Students are placed through advising 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.

The Modern Languages Major Option II requires a minimum of 60 semester hours in a combination of two modern languages: French-German, French-Spanish, French-Italian, German-Spanish, German-French, German-Italian, Spanish-French, Spanish-German, Spanish-Italian. (The first language is the primary one requiring 42 semester hours, and the secondary language requires 18 semester hours.) Students pursuing this option for the degree of Modern Languages do not need a minor.

For the primary language emphasized, either French, German or Spanish, students must complete a minimum of 42 semester hours of coursework at the 2000-level or above. No more than 12 semester hours may be taken at the 2000 level. To complete the 60-semester-hour requirement, students must take at least 18 semester hours at the 2000-level or above in a second language. The minimum 18 semester hours in each of the second languages must be taken as follows:

French

FRE 2010 - Intermediate French I Credits: 3
FRE 2020 - Intermediate French II Credits: 3
FRE 2110 - French Reading and Conversation Credits: 3
FRE 3010 - French as a Global Language Credits: 3
French electives (upper division) Credits: 6
Subtotal: 18 credits

German

GER 2010 - Intermediate German I Credits: 3
GER 2020 - Intermediate German II Credits: 3
GER 2110 - German Reading and Conversation Credits: 3
GER 2120 - German Civilization Credits: 3
German electives (upper division) Credits: 6
Subtotal: 18 credits

Italian

ITA 2010 - Intermediate Italian I Credits: 3
ITA 2020 - Intermediate Italian II Credits: 3
ITA 2110 - Italian Reading and Conversation Credits: 3
ITA 3140 - Advanced Italian Grammar Credits: 3
Italian Electives (upper division) Credits: 6
Subtotal: 18 credits

Japanese

JPS 2010 - Intermediate Japanese I Credits: 5
JPS 2020 - Intermediate Japanese II Credits: 5
JPS 2110 - Conversational Japanese I Credits: 3
JPS 2120 - Kanji I Credits: 3
Japanese electives (upper division) Credits: 3
Subtotal: 19 credits

Spanish

SPA 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3
SPA 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3
SPA 2110 - Spanish Reading and Communication I Credits: 3
SPA 2120 - Spanish Reading and Communication II Credits: 3
Spanish electives (upper division) Credits: 6
Subtotal: 18 credits

Notes

The courses required to complete the remaining 60 semester hours must be taken with departmental approval.

Students preparing for teacher licensure may include the three (3) credits of MDL 4960 Teaching Foreign Languages in K-12 in the 42 semester hours if they so desire.

Modern Languages Major, Option II with K-12 Licensure

Please review the K-12 Foreign Language Licensure section of the Catalog for details on this teacher preparation program.

Modern Language Major with 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.

For information regarding the licensure sequence, please consult the Secondary Education Licensure portion of this catalog: K-12 Foreign Language Licensure

Modern Language Sequence Options

1. French Concentration with K-12 Licensure

French Concentration Courses

FRE 2010 - Intermediate French I Credits: 3
FRE 2020 - Intermediate French II Credits: 3
FRE 2110 - French Reading and Conversation Credits: 3
FRE 3010 - French as a Global Language Credits: 3
FRE 3110 - Survey of French Literature I Credits: 3
FRE 3120 - Survey of French Literature II Credits: 3
FRE 3150 - French Phonetics: Theory and Practice Credits: 3
FRE 3310 - Advanced French Composition and Grammar Credits: 3
FRE 3320 - Cinema in French for Advanced Conversation Credits: 3
FRE 3550 - French Historical Perspectives Credits: 3
FRE 3560 - Contemporary Socio-Cultural Issues Credits: 3
MDL 4960 - Teaching Foreign Languages in K-12 Credits: 3
MDL 4961 - Field Experience in Teaching Foreign Languages in K-12 Credits: 1
Subtotal: 37 credits
Select any two of the following:
FRE 4520 - Modern French Theater Credits: 3
FRE 4530 - The French Novel Credits: 3
FRE 4750 - Senior Seminar in French Studies Credits: 3
Subtotal: 6 credits
Total for French Concentration: 43 credits

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.

Second Language - Spanish
SPA 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3
SPA 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3
SPA 2110 - Spanish Reading and Communication I Credits: 3
SPA 2120 - Spanish Reading and Communication II Credits: 3
Spanish Electives (Upper Division) 6 credits
Spanish Second Language Total: 18 credits
Second Language - German
GER 2010 - Intermediate German I Credits: 3
GER 2020 - Intermediate German II Credits: 3
GER 2110 - German Reading and Conversation Credits: 3
GER 2120 - German Civilization Credits: 3
German Electives (Upper Division) 6 credits
German Second Language Total: 18 credits
Total for French Concentration with Second Language of German or Spanish: 61 credits

Totals

Major Total (includes French and either Spanish or German):	61
General Studies Total:	27
Licensure Total:	37-38
Grand Total:	125-126

3. Spanish Concentration with K-12 Licensure

Spanish Concentration Courses

SPA 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3
SPA 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3
SPA 2110 - Spanish Reading and Communication I Credits: 3
SPA 2120 - Spanish Reading and Communication II Credits: 3
SPA 3110 - Advanced Conversation Credits: 3
SPA 3140 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3
SPA 3150 - Spanish Phonetics: Theory and Practice Credits: 3
SPA 3200 - Culture and Civilization of Spain Credits: 3
-or-
SPA 3210 - Spanish-American Culture and Civilization Credits: 3
-or-
SPA 3220 - Folklore and Culture of the Mexican Southwest Credits: 3
SPA 3250 - Introduction to Literary Studies in Spanish Credits: 3
SPA 3400 - Survey of Spanish Literature I Credits: 3
-or-
SPA 3410 - Survey of Spanish Literature II Credits: 3
SPA 4010 - Advanced Spanish Writing and Grammar I Credits: 3
SPA 4020 - Advanced Spanish Writing and Grammar II Credits: 3
SPA 4110 - Contemporary Spanish Literature Credits: 3
-or-
SPA 4120 - Contemporary Latin-American Literature Credits: 3
-or-
SPA 4310 - History of the Spanish Language Credits: 3
MDL 4960 - Teaching Foreign Languages in K-12 Credits: 3
MDL 4961 - Field Experience in Teaching Foreign Languages in K-12 Credits: 1
Total for Spanish Concentration: 43 credits

Totals

Spanish Concentration Total	43
General Studies Total	27
Licensure Total	37-38
Unrestricted Electives	18
Grand Total	125-126

4. 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.

Second Language - French
FRE 2010 - Intermediate French I Credits: 3
FRE 2020 - Intermediate French II Credits: 3
FRE 2110 - French Reading and Conversation Credits: 3
FRE 3010 - French as a Global Language Credits: 3
French Electives (Upper Division) 6 credits

French Second Language Total: 18 credits

Second Language - German
GER 2010 - Intermediate German I Credits: 3
GER 2020 - Intermediate German II Credits: 3
GER 2110 - German Reading and Conversation Credits: 3
GER 2120 - German Civilization Credits: 3
German Electives (Upper Division) 6 credits

German Second Language Total: 18 credits

Total for Spanish Concentration with Second Language of French or German: 61 credits

Totals

Major Total (includes Spanish and either French or German)	61
General Studies Total	27
Licensure Total	37-38
Grand Total	125-126