Spanish - Teaching B.A.
Spanish - Teaching Major
The B.A. Spanish major in Teaching requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Experiences requirements, Educator Essentials requirements, and the following specified major requirements, to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
Long-term study abroad (four weeks or longer) in a Spanish-speaking country, or an equivalent experience with Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S., is strongly encouraged for students in this major.
This major leads to endorsement #134: 5-12 Spanish.
A grade of C- (1.67) or higher is required of all Spanish courses.
| Required: | ||
| LANG 4093 | Technology in Language Education | 3 |
| Spanish: | ||
| a minimum of 30 semester hours in Spanish courses numbered higher than SPAN 1002, of which 6 hours must be in courses numbered 4000 or higher; and including: | ||
| Required: | 18 | |
| Advanced Writing | ||
| Written Communication | ||
or SPAN 3006 | Spanish for Heritage Speakers | |
| Advanced Conversation and Reading | ||
| Advanced Oral Communication | ||
| Introduction to Hispanic Literature | ||
| Introduction to Translation | ||
or SPAN 3016 | Translation for Spanish Heritage Speakers | |
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Survey of Spanish American Literature | ||
or SPAN 3018 | Survey of Spanish Literature | |
| Group A: (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Cultures and Civilization of Latin America | ||
| Cultures and Civilization of Spain | ||
| Latinos in the United States | ||
| Contemporary Hispanic Culture | ||
| Hispanic Cultures: (Topic) | ||
| Topics in Language and Culture: ________________ | ||
| Topics in Literature and Culture: _____________ | ||
| Group B: (3 hours) | 3 | |
| Translation | ||
| Structure of Spanish | ||
| Spanish American Literature: ____________ | ||
| Peninsular Literature: _______________ | ||
| Hispanic Literature: ________________ | ||
| Elective in Spanish (3 hours) | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
*This program begins with SPAN 3001 /SPAN 3006 and will require up to twelve hours of course work beyond the minimum hours required for this major/minor if a student does not demonstrate a proficiency at the fifth semester level.
Professional Experiences
| Required: | ||
| EDUC 2334 | Teaching Methods l: Language Teaching Methods l * | 3 |
| EDUC 2434 | Teaching Internship l: Language Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| EDUC 3534/5534 | Teaching Methods ll: Language Assessment *, ** | 3 |
| EDUC 3634/5634 | Teaching Internship ll: Spanish Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- *
A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required for all Methods courses.
- **
Spanish Teaching majors can count EDUC 3534/5534 Teaching Methods ll: Language Assessment for category 5 of Educator Essentials.
Educator Essentials
| Required: * | ||
| Select one of the following in each category: | ||
| Category 1: The Learner | 3 | |
| Reflections on Learning | ||
| Development and Learning in Sociocultural Contexts | ||
| Creativity and Higher Order Thinking in the Classroom | ||
| Rethinking the Learning Society: Education and Its Future(s) | ||
| Category 2: Social Contexts of Learning | 3 | |
| Social & Cultural Foundations of Education | ||
| A Modern History of Education in the United States | ||
| Education Policy and Politics of Education | ||
| Language Today | ||
| Category 3: Education for All | 3 | |
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Education, Power, and Change | ||
| Social Movements and Education | ||
| Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Study of Education for All | ||
| Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | ||
| Content Area Strategies for English Language Learners | ||
| Category 4: The Classroom Environment | 3 | |
| Deeper Motivation and the Highly Engaged Classroom | ||
| Level Up: Gamified Learning Environments | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization | ||
| Playful Learning and Project-Based Experiences: Techniques for Ed and Recreational Environments | ||
| Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education | ||
| Category 5: Effective Pedagogy | 3 | |
| Expressive Learning Assessment | ||
| Technology, Pedagogy, and Learning in the Digital Age | ||
| Assessment for Learning | ||
| Effective Teaching through Differentiation, Technology and Assessment | ||
| Category 6: The Professional Educator | 3 | |
| Child, Family, School and Community Relationships | ||
| Teacher Leadership & Educational Change | ||
| Collaborative Partnerships for Educators | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- *
A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required in each Educator Essentials course.
Four-Year Plan
Spanish Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required. ** Students planning to study abroad should consult with an advisor about their Plan of Study.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| SPAN 2002 | Intermediate Spanish II (if needed) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3001 | Advanced Writing (or SPAN 3006 or SPAN 3050) | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Courses | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3003 | Advanced Conversation and Reading | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Courses | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3004 | Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 3 |
| SPAN 3007 | Introduction to Translation (or SPAN 3016) | 3 |
| EDUC 2334 | Teaching Methods l: Language Teaching Methods l | 3 |
| EDUC 2434 | Teaching Internship l: Language Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 3008 | Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | 3 |
| SPAN 302X - Group A Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives OR Study Abroad (courses chosen in consulation with advisor) | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 3012 | Survey of Spanish American Literature (or SPAN 3018) | 3 |
| EDUC 3534/5534 | Teaching Methods ll: Language Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 3634/5634 | Teaching Internship ll: Spanish Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| SPAN 3XXX/4XXX Group A Class or Group B Class (if needed) | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| LANG 4093 | Technology in Language Education | 3 |
| SPAN 3XXX/4XXX Group A Class or Group B Class (if needed) | 3 | |
| Educator Essentials Courses | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Spanish Teaching, B.A.
- Outcome 1: Communication: Students can communicate in Spanish at a minimum proficiency level of Intermediate High
- Outcome 2: Critical thinking. Students can analyze aspects of the literatures, cultures and languages of the Spanish-speaking world.
- Outcome 3: Content: Students can use major linguistic, literary and/or cultural concepts in oral and written expression
- Outcome 4: Students can design language learning tasks and rubrics that promote authentic communication.