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Department of MOdern and Classical Languages
major programs of study

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in French and Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish. Students may elect to follow either the Language and Culture Track or the Foreign Language Education Track in either degree program. Additionally, the department offers minors in French, German, and Spanish, an online Certificate in Spanish for Professionals, an online Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL),
the Latin American Studies Certificate, and courses that satisfy the add-on ESOL endorsement for current and future P-12 teachers seeking certification in Georgia.

The development of the understanding of at least one culture other than their own and communicative proficiency in the language of that culture is an essential element in the educational preparation for citizens who will live in the global society of the 21st
century. Courses in five world languages, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish, are offered in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and focus on the acquisition of language skills and cultural knowledge that enable individuals to live or travel in a society where the language is spoken. Additionally, second language skills and cultural knowledge are advantageous to individuals who plan to pursue careers in business, health-related fields, social service and education agencies, law and law enforcement, science- or humanities-related fields in the other culture or their own. The Certificates in Spanish for Professionals and in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages both open enriched career paths at home and internationally. They may be taken as stand-alone certificates or in conjunction with almost any other major field of
study.

Courses in Latin provide students the opportunity to gain insights into life in the Ancient World and principles and foundations of those societies that have contributed to the rise of modern nations. Through the study of Latin, students gain greater knowledge
of their own languages and enhance both their oral and written skills in English.

The programs of study leading to majors in French and Spanish are designed to guide students in the development of competencies in the language skills and cultural knowledge necessary to live in Francophone or Hispanic societies at the level of near native proficiency. With such a level of ability, students should expect to be able to enter a profession or occupation in education, government, business, law, medicine, or human resources where their bilingual skills are required or are advantageous. They may also elect to continue their study in a graduate program in French or Spanish.

Major Curriculum Information

 






BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN FRENCH


Selected Educational Outcomes
1. The ability to listen and to read in French at the advanced level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines.
2. The ability to speak and to write in French at the advanced-low level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign

Languages Proficiency Guidelines.
3. Knowledge of cultural universals and trends, as well as specific similarities and differences between Francophone and American cultures, including both non-verbal and verbal aspects.
4. Knowledge of major historical events and their role in the development of the Francophone cultures as well as knowledge of the major literary and artistic works of those cultures.
5. The ability to use technology for research purposes and as a means of communication with the various areas of the French-speaking world.

Requirements for the B. A. degree with a major in French—Language and Culture Track

Core Curriculum Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) ...................... 42 hours

Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours
FREN 1001 and FREN 1002 ................................................. 0-6 hours
FREN 2001 and FREN 2002 ................................................. 0-6 hours
FREN 2010 ............................................................................ 3 hours
Foreign Language and Culture (2nd Foreign Language) .... 0-6 hours
Electives from Area C and Area E Courses ......................... 0-18 hours

Senior-College Curriculum ................................................................... 60 hours
Upper-Level Courses in French ...........................................34 hours
FREN 3110, FREN 3120 .................................... 6 hours
FREN 3301 or FREN 3302 ................................. 3 hours
FREN 3320, FREN 3400 .................................... 6 hours
FREN 3621 or FREN 3622 ................................. 3 hours
FREN 4110, FREN 4210 .................................... 6 hours
FREN 4400, FREN 4990 .................................... 6 hours
FREN 4980 ......................................................... 1 hour
Electives: 3000/4000-level course .................... 3 hours
Supporting Courses .......................................................... 3-15 hours
ESOL 4010 ........................................................ 3 hours
2nd Foreign Language & Culture may taken in Areas C and F) ................ 3-12 hours
Electives .........................................................................11-23 hours
Total hours required for the degree .............................................. 120 semester hours





French—Foreign Language Education Track


The Foreign Language Education Track (French) in the Department of Modern and Classical language holds accreditation from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Students who are enrolled in the program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in the Foreign Language Education Track will meet all outcomes defined for the students in the program leading to the B.A. degree with a major in French in the Language and Culture Track. In addition, there are Performance Standards outcomes established by the College of Education for the professional courses taken to achieve
certification in grades pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. There are several areas that the outcomes address that are not included in the outcomes for the content area, including the following.

Selected Educational Outcomes
1. To demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the learner.
2. To employ instructional strategies and research methodologies appropriate to the discipline and the learners.
3. To demonstrate effective planning skills.
4. To employ effective assessment techniques in evaluating learners and programs.
5. To maintain an on-going program of professional development.

Requirements for the B. A. degree with a major in French—Foreign Language Education Track
Core Curriculum Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) ...................... 42 hours
Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours
FREN 1001 and FREN 1002 ................................................. 0-6 hours
FREN 2001 and FREN 2002 ................................................. 0-6 hours
FLED 2999 ............................................................................. 0 hours
EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130 .................................... 9 hours
Electives from Area C and Area E ....................................... 0-18 hours
Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses taken in Area F.

Senior-College Curriculum. ................................................................... 60 hours
Upper-Level Courses in French ...........................................34 hours
FREN 2010, FREN 3110, FREN 3120 ................. 9 hours
FREN 3301 or FREN 3302 ................................. 3 hours
FREN 3320, FREN 3400 .................................... 6 hours
FREN 3621 or FREN 3622 ................................. 3 hours
FREN 4110, FREN 4210 .................................... 6 hours
FREN 4400, FREN 4980 .................................... 6 hours
FREN 4980 ......................................................... 1 hour

Supporting course: ESOL 4010 ............................................. 3 hours

Upper-Level Courses in Education ......................................22 hours
SEED 4010, FLED 3510, FLED 4510 .................. 3 hours
FLED 3500, FLED 4500 ..................................... 4 hours
SPEC 3000 ........................................................ 3 hours
FLED 4790 ...................................................... 10 hours
FLED 4800 ........................................................ 2 hours
Electives ....................................................... 0-3 hours

Total hours required for the degree .............................................. 120 semester hours
In addition to the assessment procedures used to evaluate the extent to which
students enrolled in the B.A. degree program in French meet the anticipated outcomes,
there are measures employed to determine the effectiveness of the preparation of the
prospective teachers.





BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN SPANISH


Selected Educational Outcomes
1. To demonstrate the ability to listen and to read in Spanish at the advanced
level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of
Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines.
2. To demonstrate the ability to speak and to write in Spanish at the advancedlow
level of proficiency, as defined by the American Council on the Teaching
of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines.
3. To demonstrate knowledge of cultural universals and trends as well as specific
similarities and differences between Hispanic and American cultures,
including both non-verbal and verbal aspects.
4. To demonstrate knowledge of major historical events and their role in the
development of the Hispanic cultures as well as knowledge of the major
literary and artistic works of those cultures.
5. To demonstrate the ability to use technology for research purposes and as a
means of communication with the various areas of the Spanish-speaking
world.


Requirements for the B. A. degree with a major in Spanish—Language and Culture Track


Core Curriculum Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) ...................... 42 hours

Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours
SPAN 1001.......................................................................... 0-3 hours
SPAN 1002 ......................................................................... 0-3 hours
SPAN 2001 ...................................................................... 0-3 hours
SPAN 2002, SPAN 2010 ......................................................... 6 hours
Foreign Language and Culture (2nd Foreign Language) ... 0-6 hours
Electives from Area C and Area E Courses .......................0-18 hours

Senior-College Curriculum. ................................................................... 60 hours

Upper-Level Courses in Spanish .........................................36 hours
SPAN 2011 ................................................................ 1 hour
SPAN 3010, SPAN 3150, SPAN 3160 ....................... 9 hours
SPAN 3200, SPAN 3250 ........................................... 6 hours
SPAN 3260 or SPAN 3270 ....................................... 3 hours
SPAN 4010 and SPAN 4110 ..................................... 6 hours
SPAN 4020 .............................................................. 2 hours

Electives: 3000/4000-level courses, to include one Spanish literature course numbered
4000 or above .......................................................... 6 hours
SPAN 4980 .............................................................. 2 hours
SPAN 4990 ................................................................ 1 hour

Supporting Courses ............................................................ 3-15 hours
ESOL 4010 ........................................................ 3 hours
2nd Foreign Language and Culture (3-12 hours) may be taken in Areas C and F) .............. 0-12 hours
Electives ........................................................................... 9-21 hours
Total hours required for the degree .............................................. 120 semester hours

The Department of Modern and Classical Languages evaluates the level of linguistic proficiency and cultural knowledge achieved by the students in the Bachelor of Arts program in Spanish by using a variety of assessment measures. The results of the assessment activities are used for continued curriculum development and revision. Among the methods used to determine the effectiveness of the program are the following:

Examples of Outcome Assessments
1. An examination to assess the level of listening, reading, and writing proficiency. The examination is administered in SPAN 2010 and SPAN 4990.
2. ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interviews administered to asses the level of speaking. These Oral Proficiency Interviews are administered in SPAN 2010 and SPAN 4990.
3. An examination covering appropriate topics to assess the student’s knowledge of content material related to Hispanic culture, linguistics, and literature. The examination is administered in SPAN 2010 and SPAN 4990.
4. Evaluation of student performance during SPAN 4980, including an assessment of linguistic proficiency and interpreting and translating skills adequate to the practicum assignment, completed by the supervisor in the field.

 

 

Spanish—Foreign Language Education Track


The Foreign Language Education Track (Spanish) in the Department of Modern and Classical language holds accreditation from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Students who are enrolled in the program leading to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in the Foreign Language Education Track will meet all outcomes defined for the
students in the program leading to the B.A. degree in Spanish in the Language and Culture Track.. In addition, there are Performance Standards outcomes established by the College of Education for the professional courses taken to achieve certification in grades pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. There are several areas that the outcomes address that are not included in the outcomes for the content area, including the following:

Selected Educational Outcomes
1. To demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the learner.
2. To employ instructional strategies and research methodologies appropriate
to the discipline and the learners.
3. To demonstrate effective planning skills.
4. To employ effective assessment techniques in evaluating learners and programs.
5. To maintain an on-going program of professional development.

Requirements for the B. A. degree with a major in Spanish—Foreign Language Education Track

Core Curriculum Areas A-E (See VSU Core Curriculum) ...................... 42 hours

Core Curriculum Area F. ........................................................................ 18 hours
SPAN 1001 and SPAN 1002 ................................................ 0-6 hours
SPAN 2001 and SPAN 2002 ................................................ 0-6 hours
FLED 2999 ............................................................................. 0 hours
EDUC 2110, EDUC 2120, EDUC 2130 .................................... 9 hours

Electives from Area C and Area E Courses .......................0-18 hours
Students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in all courses taken in Area F.

Senior-College Curriculum. ................................................................... 60 hours
Upper-Level Courses in Spanish .........................................35 hours
SPAN 2010, SPAN 3010 ................................... 6 hours
SPAN 2011 ......................................................... 1 hour
SPAN 3150, SPAN 3160, SPAN 3200 ................ 9 hours
SPAN 3250 and either SPAN 3260 or 3270 ....... 6 hours
SPAN 4010, SPAN 4110 ................................... 6 hours
SPAN 4020 ....................................................... 2 hours
SPAN literature course numbered above 4000 ..... 3 hours
SPAN 4980 ....................................................... 2 hours

Supporting Course: ESOL 4010 ............................................. 3 hours

Upper-Level Courses in Education ......................................22 hours
SEED 4010, FLED 3510, FLED 4510 .................. 3 hours
FLED 3500, FLED 4500 ..................................... 4 hours
SPEC 3000 ........................................................ 3 hours
FLED 4790 ...................................................... 10 hours
FLED 4800 ........................................................ 2 hours
Electives ....................................................... 0-3 hours
Total hours required for the degree .............................................. 120 semester hours

In addition to the assessment procedures used to evaluate the extent to which students enrolled in the B.A. degree program in Spanish meet the anticipated outcomes, there are measures employed to determine the effectiveness of the preparation of the prospective teachers.
Outcomes Assessment
1. Students maintain portfolios containing sample coursework, research projects, and community activity to be evaluated before the beginning of student teaching. Upon completion of student teaching, students complete a second
portfolio to determine the student’s success in synthesizing and applying acquired knowledge to the actual experience. Components of the portfolio include, teaching philosophy, video tapes, self-critiques, reflections of the entire experience, lesson plans, summary of methodologies and instructional strategies, ancillary materials, contacts, and an annotated bibliography of resource materials.
2. Mentor teachers and the university supervisor furnish performance reports of the students.
3. GACE II, the standard examination for teacher certification, assesses students’ knowledge of content material related to Hispanic culture, language, and literature, as well as pedagogy. Scores on the examination serve as one
indication of the effectiveness of the program.
4. Periodic surveys of alumni who have completed the program are conducted.
These surveys evaluate the relevance of the major program to graduates’
present employment, perception of success, and their personal satisfaction
with the program, as well as solicit suggestions for improvement of the
Spanish major in the Foreign Language Education Track.
5. As of Fall 2008, students ins the B.A.–Spanish Foreign Language Education
Track must