Spanish Teaching

Thirty-six credits (thirty-four of which must be beyond SPN 203) and which must include:

1. Successful completion of SPN-321.

2. At least four credits from each of the following groups:

• Spain Culture and Civilization - SPN-350, 355, 261/361
• Latin American Culture and Civilization - SPN-334, 352, 364, 374, 263/363
• Literature - SPN-331, 340, 343, 344, 360, 362, 370, 372, 373

3. Successful completion of ENG-225 and EDC-445F.

4. A minimum of one semester of approved international study in a Spanish-speaking country.

5. Students will write and defend, in open forum, an acceptable paper of moderate length reflecting on their study of Spanish, study abroad experience and how the role of language and culture combines with the mission of a liberal arts education.

 

In order to be recommended for teacher certification, students must pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification subject area test in Spanish as well as the ACTFL - OPI at the Advanced-Low level. The Teacher Education Program is proactive about informing students of opportunities for taking these tests.