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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Modern Languages, B.A Option I


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.

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


Minimum Total: 12


The remaining 30 hours of upper division must consist of at least:


Advanced Language courses (12 hours):


Minimum Total: 9

Advanced Language on the 4000 level: (3 hours)

Minimum Total: 3

Culture and Literature courses (18 hours):


Minimum Total: 6

Required Literature courses: (6 hours)

Minimum Total: 6

Minimum Total: 6

Senior Experience:

One course marked with an (*) will satisfy this requirement; Student Teaching will satisfy this requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 42


Option I: German Concentration


Minimum Total: 12


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):


Minimum Total: 9

Advanced Language on the 4000 level (6 hours) Choose any two courses:

Minimum Total: 6

Culture and Literature courses(15 hours):


Minimum Total: 3

Literature on the 3000 or 4000 level (6 hours) Choose any two courses:

Minimum Total: 6

Elective Culture or Literature on the 3000 or 4000 level (6 hours):

Choose any two additional courses from Literature and Culture

Minimum Total: 6

Senior Experience Requirement:


One course marked with an (*) will satisfy this requirement; Student Teaching will satisfy this requirement.

Total Credit Hours: 42


Option I: Spanish Concentration:


Minimum Total: 12


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)

Minimum Total: 6

Minimum Total: 6

Culture and Literature courses (15 hours):


Senior Experience:


Choose one course:

Minimum Total: 3

Total Credit Hours: 42


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.

General Studies Core


Modern Language Sequence Options


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

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

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