Department of Romance Languages
Programs in Spanish
Undergraduate Program
Department Goals
- To provide practical training in the basic skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing
- To promote those values in the liberal arts tradition that derive particularly from the study of language, literature and culture
- To increase understanding of language as structure and process
- To provide an enlightening encounter with cultures and modes of thought different from one's own
Major in Spanish
The major begins at the 300 level. A minimum number of 30 hours at the 300 level and above is required to complete the major. Students seeking licensure should consult their advisor and refer to the "Teacher Licensure" statements for details. Literature courses in English translation may not be used for credit toward the major, second major, minor or second academic concentration.
To maintain the high quality of language instruction at UNCG, students declaring a major in either French or Spanish must sit for an oral competence evaluation during the semester in which they will first take a 300-level course in their major. This evaluation is part of our ongoing program assessment and in no way affects the academic record of students. The undergraduate advisor and/or instructor will notify majors with pertinent information at the time of the evaluation.
The minimum of 30 semester hours at the 300 level and above must include the following:
- SPA 301 "Advanced Spanish" (Pr. 204 or equivalent, or departmental permission) 3 hrs.
- Literature - three courses including:
- SPA 351 "Approaches to Hispanic Literature" (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
- One course from SPA 401, 402, 403, 404, 405 (Pr. 315 and 351 or departmental permission)
- One course from SPA 502 or 504 (Pr. one 400-level course in Hispanic literature or departmental permission) 9 hrs.
- Composition - two courses including:
- SPA 315 "Intermediate Composition" (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
- SPA 415 "Advanced Composition" (Pr. 311 and 315 or equivalent) 6 hrs.
- Conversation – one course chosen from:
- SPA 311 (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
- SPA 312 (Pr. 311 or departmental permission) (no longer offered after Spring 2006)
- SPA 313 (Pr. 204 or departmental permission)
- SPA 411 (Pr. 311 or departmental permission) 3 hrs.
- Civilization – one course chosen from:
- SPA 332 (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
- SPA 334 (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
- SPA 532 (Pr. one 400-level course in Hispanic literature or departmental permission)
- SPA 534 (Pr. one 400-level course in Hispanic literature or departmental permission) 3 hrs.
- SPA Electives – two courses
- Electives may include 416 "Phonetics," 516 "Intro. to Syntax" or any other courses not already taken above. 6 hrs.
At least one course at the 500 level must be included in the major. No requirement for the major may be met by a grade lower than C-.
Second Major in Spanish
Students must complete the requirements described above for the Spanish Major (30 s.h.).
Minor in Spanish
The student must complete 15-21 semester hours of courses in Spanish above the 203 level, excluding literature courses in English translation. Typically a student would begin the minor with SPA 204 and continue with SPA 301 (unless entering with advanced placement). There are no specific courses required for the minor; an advisor can assist with selecting courses to suit the needs of the individual student.
Special Subject Area Teacher Licensure in Spanish (K-12)
Majors or second majors seeking teacher licensure must meet competency in phonetics by successfully completing SPA 416 "Phonetics" as one of their elective courses. Admission to teacher education and student teaching in Spanish requires a minimum grade point average of 2.75, both overall and in the major. Please see additional teacher licensure requirements discussed under "Teacher Education and Licensure" in the Undergraduate Bulletin, in the next section of this Handbook, and in the Teacher Education Handbook developed by the Teachers Academy at UNCG.
Major in Spanish with Teacher Licensure
Students seeking initial licensure to teach in North Carolina must work closely with the Romance Languages Department and the School of Education, since both agencies certify competence and recommend the student to the State. The following steps summarize procedures for the Spanish major. Please note that it is the student's responsibility to initiate these procedures and to complete all requirements at the proper time.
- Students are advised to consult with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction as early as possible for advice in planning.
- General University and College requirements, as stipulated in the Undergraduate Bulletin, must be met. Many of these can be completed in the freshman and sophomore years. In order to be admitted to Teacher Education, students must take the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Computer-Based Equivalent. Forms for these tests can be obtained in the Office of Student Information and Advising in the School of Education (324 Curry Building) or through ETS (1-800-772-9476; praxis@ets.org or http://www.ets.org/praxis). Sylvan Learning Center in Greensboro administers the computer-based PRAXIS I exam (phone 336-288-1312 for additional information). A grade point average of 2.75 (cumulative and in the major) is required for admission to Teacher Education in Romance Languages. Close advising in collaboration with Romance Languages and the School of Education is strongly recommended.
- The Professional Education Requirements, as described in the Undergraduate Bulletin under "Teacher Education: Special Subject-Area Licensure," must be met. The following courses must precede the professional (or student teaching) semester:
AULER/GER requirements as identified within each major
CUI 202 or HDF 302 Human Development
CUI 450 Psychological Foundations of Education
CUI 465** Student Teaching and Seminar (12 semester hours)
CUI 470 Reading Education for Secondary and Special Subject Teachers
CUI 527* Teaching Second Languages: Elementary/Middle Schools
CUI 545 Issues in Secondary Education (should be taken during Spring semester of junior year)
CUI 552* Teaching Practices and Curriculum in Foreign Languages
ELC 381 The Institution of Education
HEA 201 Personal Health
Optional:
LIS 120 Introduction to Instructional Technology for Educational Settings (strongly recommended: see Item 5 below) *Only offered Fall semester
**Only offered Spring semester - The major requirements in Spanish must be met, as detailed in this booklet. Please note that those seeking teacher licensure must take specific, required courses satisfying competencies in each of the following five areas: composition, conversation, literature, culture/civilization and phonetics. Since all courses are not offered every semester, students should plan their schedules carefully in consultation with their major advisor.
- Students seeking licensure must demonstrate mastery of basic technology competencies as defined by the state. This can be done by taking LIS 120 or creating a separate section in the technology portfolio which demonstrates the advanced competencies. This portfolio is to be submitted for evaluation within the program area.
- If there are any questions, refer to the Teacher Education Handbook available through the UNCG Bookstore, or contact:
The School of Education
The Teacher’s Academy
323 Curry Building
(336) 334-3412
Upon completion of student teaching, it is the student's responsibility to apply for licensure at The Teachers Academy. Contact Debbie Merritt (319 Curry Building, 334-3414).
Spanish as a Second Academic Concentration
The Department of Romance Languages will recommend the candidate for "A" licensure in Spanish as a second teaching field after successful completion of 24 semester hours of required course work. The principal teaching field will normally be another foreign language. Students with a major in another discipline who are seeking licensure in Spanish should consult with the Coordinator for Teacher Licensure in Foreign Languages (344 Curry Building) as soon as possible.
The student must complete 24 semester hours at the 300 level and above, including:
- SPA 301 "Advanced Spanish"
(Pr. 204 or equivalent, or departmental permission) 3 hrs. - Literature - two courses including:
• SPA 351 "Approaches to Hispanic Literature" (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
• One course in Hispanic literature at the 400 (Pr. 315 and 351 and/or departmental permission) or one 500-level course (Pr. one 400-level course in Hispanic literature or departmental permission)
6 hrs. - Composition - one course chosen from:
• SPA 315 "Intermediate Composition" (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
• SPA 415 "Advanced Composition" (Pr. 311 and 315 or equivalent) 3 hrs. - Conversation - one course chosen from:
• SPA 311 (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
• SPA 312 (Pr. 311 or departmental permission) (no longer offered after Spring 2006)
• SPA 313 (Pr. 204 or departmental permission)
• SPA 411 (Pr. 311 or departmental permission) 3 hrs. - Civilization - one course chosen from:
• SPA 332 (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
• SPA 334 (Pr. 301 or departmental permission)
• SPA 532 (Pr. one 400-level course in Hispanic literature or departmental permission)
• SPA 534 (Pr. one 400-level course in Hispanic literature or departmental permission) 3 hrs. - SPA Electives (two courses)
NOTE: Teacher licensure candidates must take SPA 416 Phonetics as one of their elective courses. 6 hrs.
Sophomore Year
Spanish courses:
Fall: 301 "Advanced Spanish"
Spring: 351 "Approaches to Literature" and one other 300-level course
In addition, if seeking licensure:
Fall: Successfully complete PPST, apply for admission to Teacher Education; HEA 201
Spring: CUI 202 (or HDF 302)
Junior Year
Spanish courses:
Fall: 315 or 415 Composition;
400-level course(s)*
Spring: 415 Composition and/or
400- or 500-level literature course(s)*
In addition, if seeking licensure:
Fall: Be admitted to Teacher Education;
ELC 381 and CUI 450
Spring: CUI 470 and CUI 545
Senior Year
Spanish courses:
Fall: 532 or 534 Civilization**
416 Phonetics**
*SPA literature courses may be repeated for credit under the same course number as topics change.
**Civilization and phonetics courses are typically offered in the Fall. *CUI 527 and CUI 552 are only offered in the Fall.
In addition, if seeking licensure:
Fall: CUI 527* and CUI 552*
Spring: CUI 465** (Student Teaching); also, pass PRAXIS exam, demonstrate technology competence, (May/June) apply for licensure
**CUI 465 is only offered in the Spring.
Advisors for Spanish Majors and Minors
Students who wish to declare a major or second major in Spanish should contact the Director of Student Academic Services (159 Mossman Building). Student Academic Services as well as CASA, the College of Arts & Sciences Advising Center (Basement of Faust Building), will refer students a faculty member. After the initial contact with the Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising in Spanish, students will be assigned an advisor (a member of the Spanish graduate faculty) who will meet regularly with each student regarding his or her academic needs. We urge prospective majors and second majors to consult with these advisors during their freshman and sophomore years. Early contact with an advisor enables students to plan ahead concerning course offerings and special opportunities in the Department (such as study abroad).
Students wishing to minor in Spanish should also make their intentions known to the advisor for help in designing their individual program.
Spanish Advisor:
Wendy Jones-Worden, wkjones@uncg.edu
309 McIver
(336) 334-5655
Teacher Licensure:
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, cui@uncg.edu
336 Curry
(336) 334-3437
Special Opportunities (These are some of the opportunities of special interest to students of French and Spanish.)
Programs Abroad
UNCG has affiliations with several academic-year programs in France and Spain. Interested students should contact their major advisor and the International Programs Center, 127 McIver Street, (336) 334-5404, int_programs@uncg.edu as early as possible.
Summer Study Abroad
A five-week program in Spain features courses in conversation and civilization, offering six semester hours of credit. The Department also organizes and conducts a four-week summer program in Angers, France. Contact the Department Office in 321 McIver Building.
On-Campus Immersion
Students who want to improve their French or Spanish skills can take advantage of the opportunity to live in Phillips/Hawkins Hall.
Social Activities
Both the Café Causette and The Spanish Club sponsor frequent activities. Students who participate in these activities meet others who are interested in learning about a different culture.
Honor Societies
The University has Chapters of the national honoraries, Pi Delta Phi for French and Sigma Delta Pi for Spanish. Membership is by invitation and possible for students in advanced courses that have achieved excellence in Romance studies.
Scholarships and Awards
The Department recognizes achievement among French and Spanish students by offering a number of annual scholarships, including the Spicer Scholarship, the Miller-Barineau Scholarship, the Hardré Scholarship, the Barney Award and the LaRochelle Scholarship. Amounts vary. Visit the scholarships web page and contact the Department Office for further information.
Internships
Paid or unpaid internships requiring foreign language skills are increasingly available. For more information, consult the Career Services Center, #1 EUC, (336) 334-5454. Students interested in Spanish 499 (Intership in Spanish) should contact the Romance Languages Department before registering for the course.
Accelerated B.A./M.B.A.
The accelerated program in Spanish/Business Administration provides the opportunity for a student to complete a B.A. in French/Spanish (122 hours) within a four-year period and to shorten the time required to finish the M.B.A. For further information consult the Undergraduate Bulletin [http://www.uncg.edu/reg/Catalog/current/AccelMasters/MBA.html]