Code | Title | Credits |
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Major in Spanish Education K-12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish (B.A.) | ||
Choose one from intermediate Spanish I courses: | 3-4 | |
Intermediate Spanish I | ||
Intensive Intermediate Spanish I in Guatemala | ||
Choose one from intermediate Spanish II course: | 4 | |
Intermediate Spanish II | ||
Intensive Intermediate Spanish II in Guatemala | ||
Choose one from history courses in Spanish: | 3-4 | |
Ibero-American History | ||
Ibero-American History in Guatemala | ||
Ibero-American History in Spain | ||
Choose one from culture courses on Spanish: | 4 | |
Hispanic Cultures | ||
Hispanic Cultures: Guatemalan Perspectives | ||
Historic Spain and its Cultures | ||
Choose one from advanced Spanish language courses: | 4 | |
Advanced Communication in Spain | ||
Advanced Spanish Communication | ||
Advanced Spanish Communication in Guatemala | ||
Choose one from introductory literature courses in Spanish: | 3-4 | |
Introduction to Hispanic Literature | ||
Readings from Latin America and Spain | ||
Choose two literature and current event courses in Spanish: | 8 | |
Current Issues in Guatemala | ||
Contemporary Literature | ||
Classical Literature | ||
Modern Spain: An Examination of Ethics - Spain | ||
Classical Literature in Spain | ||
Choose two from Spanish electives: | 6 | |
Photography in Spain | ||
Spanish elective courses at 200-level or above 2 | ||
LIN 210Z | Introduction to Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
EDU 200 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
EDU 201 | Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 |
EDU 203 | School Health and Drugs | 2 |
EDU 220 | Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 |
EDU 240 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
EDU 241 | Educational Psychology Field Experience | 1 |
EDU 317GZ | Educational Equity | 3 |
EDU 320 | Pedagogy and the Young Adolescent Learner | 1 |
EDU 321 | Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas | 1 |
EDU 426 | Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | 3 |
EDU 427 | Middle Level Education Practicum in World Languages and Cultures | 1 |
EDU 490 | Student Teaching Block 1 | 14 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Major * | 74-77 | |
General Education | 49-50 | |
Total Credits | 124-126 |
1 | In order to meet requirements for endorsements and dual majors this number is subject to change. Students should consult with their advisor. |
2 | SPA 202UZ, SPA 203, or SPA 204 may not be used to fulfill the Spanish elective course requirement. |
* | Courses whose number is followed by a letter fulfill a General Education requirement. |
Additional requirements for a major in Spanish Education K-12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish): Students must have a semester-long experience in a Spanish-speaking setting outside the United States. The experience must include living with members of the host culture. The program must be approved by the chair of the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
Students seeking licensure in the state of Minnesota to teach Spanish K-12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish) who are not native speakers of Spanish are required to demonstrate intermediate-high level speaking proficiency as defined by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines, as well as proficiency in reading, listening, and writing via the MTLE exam. Native speakers of Spanish are required to demonstrate advanced-level proficiency in English and Spanish.
Student must earn a grade of C or better in each content area (SPA, LIN) and education courses in the major. Courses with grades of C- or lower must be repeated.
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B.A. in Spanish Education K-12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish) 2018-2019: Option 1 - CWILT (Fall Semester Abroad)
First Year | |||||
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Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SPA 2011,4 Intermediate Spanish I | 3 | GES 140 Introduction to Wellbeing | 3 | SPA 202UZ6 Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
BIB 101 Introduction to the Bible | 3 | GES 130 Christianity Western Culture | 4 | ||
GES 125 Introduction to the Creative Arts | 4 | NAS 101D Science Concepts -Life Science | 2 | ||
GES 160 Inquiry Seminar | 3 | NAS 102D Science Concepts - Earth/Space Science | 2 | ||
Leisure and Lifetime Sports (Q) course | 1 | MAT 201M7 Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 | 3 | ||
14 | 3 | 15 | |||
Second Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDU 200 Introduction to Education | 3 | Interim Off | Block 1 (Must be taken concurrently) | ||
EDU 201 Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 | EDU 271 Education Psychology and Pedagogy | 2 | ||
MAT 202 Mathematics for Elementary Education 2 | 3 | EDU 272 Language and Literacy Development for Young Learners (K-3) | 5 | ||
NAS 103D Science Concepts -Chemistry | 2 | EDU 273 Primary Grade Practicum | 1 | ||
NAS 104D Science Concepts - Physics | 2 | EDU 274 Education Technology | 1 | ||
THE 201 Christian Theology | 3 | EDU 275 Kindergarten Education | 1 | ||
Contemporary Western Life and THought (L) course | 3 | EDU 363 Health Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||
EDU 365 Physical Education Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 366A Visual Arts Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 368A Music Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
17 | 0 | 14 | |||
Third Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Semester Abroad (Z-tag earned at this time)2,3 | Interpreting Biblical Themes (J) course | 3 | Block 2 (Must be taken concurrently) | ||
SPA 292 Ibero-American History in Spain | 4 | EDU 370 Math Curriculum and Methods | 3 | ||
SPA 300 Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 4 | EDU 371 Science Curriculum and Methods | 3 | ||
SPA 303U Historic Spain and its Cultures | 4 | EDU 372 Educational Psychology | 3 | ||
Spanish Related Area courses | 3-4 | EDU 373 Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Methods | 3 | ||
EDU 374 Social Studies Curriculum and Methods: Planning | 3 | ||||
EDU 375 Integrating Technology in the Content Areas | 2 | ||||
15-16 | 3 | 17 | |||
Fourth Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDU 220 Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 | Contemporary Christian Issues (P) course | 3 | EDU 490 Student Teaching Block | 14 |
EDU 320 Pedagogy and the Young Adolescent Learner | 1 | EDU 491 Student Teaching in Middle Level | 3 | ||
EDU 321 Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas | 1 | ||||
EDU 317GZ Educational Equity | 3 | ||||
EDU 426 Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | 3 | ||||
EDU 427 Middle Level Education Practicum in World Languages and Cultures | 1 | ||||
3 | |||||
15 | 3 | 17 | |||
Total Credits 133-134 |
1 | Students with previous experience in Spanish take a placement exam to determine which class is appropriate for their level of language competency. The class indicated by this exam should be taken during their first semester at Bethel. |
2 | All Spanish majors must have a semester-long experience in a Spanish-speaking setting outside the United States. Courses taken during the semester abroad are determined by year of study and student's level. |
3 | Double majors should consult with advisor for the second major to avoid sequencing problems. |
4 | All language courses 102 level and higher will meet the Language General Education Requirement. |
5 | This program assumes a student will use EDU317GZ and SPA310U to meet the general education Comparative Systems and World Cultures requirements. |
6 | Students seeking licensure in the State of Minnesota in a wold language who are not native speakers of the language are required to demonstrate Intermediate - High level speaking proficiency as defined by ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Students are required to have an extended immersion experience in a country where their language of study is the primary language. Upon return, students are required to demonstrate proficiency on the OPIC. |
7 | Approval into course may require testing or online pre-work with department approval. |
Most financial aid packages stipulate 12 credits/semester; Minnesota state grants are reduced when credit load falls below 15 credits/semester. (Interim credits may be split between fall and spring for state grant purposes only.)
B.A. in Spanish Education K-12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish) 2018-2019: Option 1 - CWILT (Spring Semester Abroad)
First Year | |||||
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Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SPA 2011,4 Intermediate Spanish I | 3 | NAS 103D Science Concepts -Chemistry | 2 | SPA 202UZ4,6 Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
GES 125 Introduction to the Creative Arts | 4 | NAS 104D Science Concepts - Physics | 2 | MAT 201M7 Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 | 3 |
GES 160 Inquiry Seminar | 3 | GES 130 Christianity Western Culture | 4 | ||
BIB 101 Introduction to the Bible | 3 | GES 140 Introduction to Wellbeing | 3 | ||
Leisure and Lifetime Sports (Q) course | 1 | ||||
13 | 4 | 15 | |||
Second Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDU 2003 Introduction to Education | 3 | Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course | 3 | Block 1 (Must be taken concurrently) | |
EDU 201 Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 | EDU 271 Education Psychology and Pedagogy | 2 | ||
MAT 202 Mathematics for Elementary Education 2 | 3 | EDU 272 Language and Literacy Development for Young Learners (K-3) | 5 | ||
THE 201 Christian Theology | 3 | EDU 273 Primary Grade Practicum | 1 | ||
NAS 101D Science Concepts -Life Science | 2 | EDU 274 Education Technology | 1 | ||
NAS 102D Science Concepts - Earth/Space Science | 2 | EDU 275 Kindergarten Education | 1 | ||
EDU 363 Health Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 365 Physical Education Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 366A Visual Arts Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 368A Music Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
14 | 3 | 14 | |||
Third Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Block 2 (Must be taken concurrently) | Interpreting Biblical Themes (J) course | 3 | Semester Abroad (Z-tag earned at this time)2,3 | ||
EDU 370 Math Curriculum and Methods | 3 | SPA 308 Current Issues in Guatemala | 4 | ||
EDU 371 Science Curriculum and Methods | 3 | SPA 323 Advanced Spanish Communication in Guatemala | 4 | ||
EDU 372 Educational Psychology | 3 | Spanish Elective | 3-4 | ||
EDU 373 Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Methods | 3 | Spanish Related Area course | 3-4 | ||
EDU 374 Social Studies Curriculum and Methods: Planning | 3 | ||||
EDU 375 Integrating Technology in the Content Areas | 2 | ||||
17 | 3 | 14-16 | |||
Fourth Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDU 220 Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 | Contemporary Christian Issues (P) course | 3 | EDU 490 Student Teaching Block | 14 |
EDU 320 Pedagogy and the Young Adolescent Learner | 1 | EDU 491 Student Teaching in Middle Level | 3 | ||
EDU 321 Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas | 1 | ||||
EDU 317GZ5 Educational Equity | 3 | ||||
EDU 426 Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | 3 | ||||
EDU 427 Middle Level Education Practicum in World Languages and Cultures | 1 | ||||
Artistic Experience (A) course | 0-3 | ||||
Science, Technology, and Society (K) course | 3 | ||||
15-18 | 3 | 17 | |||
Total Credits 132-137 |
1 | Students with previous experience in Spanish take a placement exam to determine which class is appropriate for their level of language competency. The class indicated by this exam should be taken during their first semester at Bethel |
2 | All Spanish majors must have a semester-long experience in a Spanish-speaking setting outside the United States. Courses taken during the semester abroad are determined by year of study and student's level. |
3 | Double majors should consult with adviser for the second major to avoid sequencing problems. |
4 | All language courses 102 level and higher will meet the Language General Education Requirement. |
5 | This program assumes a student will use EDU317GZ and SPA310U to meet the general education Comparative Systems and World Cultures requirements. All language courses 102 level and higher will meet the Second Language General Education requirement. |
6 | Students seeking licensure in the State of Minnesota in a wold language who are not native speakers of the language are required to demonstrate Intermediate - High level speaking proficiency as defined by ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Students are required to have an extended immersion experience in a country where their language of study is the primary language. Upon return, students are required to demonstrate proficiency on the OPIC. |
7 | Approval into course may require testing or online pre-work with department approval. |
Most financial aid packages stipulate 12 credits/semester; Minnesota state grants are reduced when credit load falls below 15 credits/semester. (Interim credits may be split between fall and spring for state grant purposes only.)
B.A. in Spanish Education K-12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish) 2018-2019: Option 2 - Humanities (Fall Semester Abroad)
First Year | |||||
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Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SPA 2011,4 Intermediate Spanish I | 3 | GES 147 Humanities II: Renaissance and Reformation | 4 | SPA 202UZ6 Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
BIB 101 Introduction to the Bible | 3 | GES 244 Humanities III: European Enlightenment and American Culture to 1877 | 4 | ||
GES 140 Introduction to Wellbeing | 3 | NAS 102D Science Concepts - Earth/Space Science | 2 | ||
GES 145 Humanities I: Greco-Roman through Middle Ages | 4 | NAS 103D Science Concepts -Chemistry | 2 | ||
Leisure and Lifetime Sports (Q) course | 1 | MAT 201M7 Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 | 3 | ||
14 | 4 | 15 | |||
Second Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDU 2003 Introduction to Education | 3 | Interim Off | Block 1 (Must be taken concurrently) | ||
EDU 201 Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 | EDU 271 Education Psychology and Pedagogy | 2 | ||
GES 246 Humanities IV: Modern and Contemporary Western Culture | 4 | EDU 272 Language and Literacy Development for Young Learners (K-3) | 5 | ||
NAS 101D Science Concepts -Life Science | 2 | EDU 273 Primary Grade Practicum | 1 | ||
NAS 104D Science Concepts - Physics | 2 | EDU 274 Education Technology | 1 | ||
MAT 202 Mathematics for Elementary Education 2 | 3 | EDU 275 Kindergarten Education | 1 | ||
EDU 363 Health Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 365 Physical Education Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 366A Visual Arts Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 368A Music Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
15 | 0 | 14 | |||
Third Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Semester Abroad (Z-tag earned at this time)2,3 | Interpreting Biblical Themes (J) course | 3 | Block 2 (Must be taken concurrently) | ||
SPA 292 Ibero-American History in Spain | 4 | EDU 370 Math Curriculum and Methods | 3 | ||
SPA 300 Introduction to Hispanic Literature | 4 | EDU 371 Science Curriculum and Methods | 3 | ||
SPA 303U Historic Spain and its Cultures | 4 | EDU 372 Educational Psychology | 3 | ||
Spanish Related Area course | 3-4 | EDU 373 Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Methods | 3 | ||
EDU 374 Social Studies Curriculum and Methods: Planning | 3 | ||||
EDU 375 Integrating Technology in the Content Areas | 2 | ||||
EDU 376 Intermediate Grade Practicum | 1 | ||||
15-16 | 3 | 18 | |||
Fourth Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDU 220 Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 | Contemporary Christian Issues (P) course | 3 | EDU 490 Student Teaching Block | 14 |
EDU 317GZ5 Educational Equity | 3 | EDU 491 Student Teaching in Middle Level | 3 | ||
EDU 320 Pedagogy and the Young Adolescent Learner | 1 | ||||
EDU 321 Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas | 1 | ||||
EDU 426 Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | 3 | ||||
EDU 427 Middle Level Education Practicum in World Languages and Cultures | 1 | ||||
Artistic Experience (A) course | 0-3 | ||||
Science, Technology, and Society (K) course | 3 | ||||
15-18 | 3 | 17 | |||
Total Credits 133-137 |
1 | Students with previous experience in Spanish take a placement exam to determine which class is appropriate for their level of language competency. The class indicated by this exam should be taken during their first semester at Bethel. |
2 | All Spanish majors must have a semester-long experience in a Spanish-speaking setting outside the United States. Courses taken during the semester abroad are determined by year of study and student's load. |
3 | Double majors should consult with adviser for the second major to avoid sequencing problems. |
4 | All language courses 102 level and higher will meet the Language General Education Requirement. |
5 | This program assumes a student will use EDU317GZ and SPA310U to meet the general education Comparative Systems and World Cultures requirements. All language courses 102 level and higher will meet the Second Language General Education requirement. |
6 | Students seeking licensure in the State of Minnesota in a wold language who are not native speakers of the language are required to demonstrate Intermediate - High level speaking proficiency as defined by ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Students are required to have an extended immersion experience in a country where their language of study is the primary language. Upon return, students are required to demonstrate proficiency on the OPIC. |
7 | Approval into course may require testing or online pre-work with department approval. |
Most financial aid packages stipulate 12 credits/semester; Minnesota state grants are reduced when credit load falls below 15 credits/semester. (Interim credits may be split between fall and spring for state grant purposes only.)
B.A. in Spanish Education K-12 (Licensure in World Languages: Spanish) 2018-2019: Option 2 - Humanities (Spring Semester Abroad)
First Year | |||||
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Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
SPA 2011,4 Intermediate Spanish I | 3 | GES 147 Humanities II: Renaissance and Reformation | 4 | SPA 202UZ6 Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
GES 145 Humanities I: Greco-Roman through Middle Ages | 4 | GES 244 Humanities III: European Enlightenment and American Culture to 1877 | 4 | ||
GES 160 Inquiry Seminar | 3 | NAS 102D Science Concepts - Earth/Space Science | 2 | ||
BIB 101 Introduction to the Bible | 3 | NAS 103D Science Concepts -Chemistry | 2 | ||
Leisure and Lifetime Sports (Q) course | 1 | MAT 201M7 Mathematics for Elementary Education 1 | 3 | ||
14 | 4 | 15 | |||
Second Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDU 2003 Introduction to Education | 3 | Interim Off | Block 1 (Must be taken concurrently) | ||
EDU 201 Introduction to Education Field Experience | 1 | EDU 271 Education Psychology and Pedagogy | 2 | ||
GES 246 Humanities IV: Modern and Contemporary Western Culture | 4 | EDU 272 Language and Literacy Development for Young Learners (K-3) | 5 | ||
MAT 202 Mathematics for Elementary Education 2 | 3 | EDU 273 Primary Grade Practicum | 1 | ||
NAS 101D Science Concepts -Life Science | 2 | EDU 274 Education Technology | 1 | ||
NAS 104D Science Concepts - Physics | 2 | EDU 275 Kindergarten Education | 1 | ||
EDU 363 Health Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 365 Physical Education Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 366A Visual Arts Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
EDU 368A Music Curriculum and Methods | 1 | ||||
15 | 0 | 14 | |||
Third Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Block 2 (Must be taken concurrently) | Interpreting Biblical Themes (J) course | 3 | Semester Abroad (Z-tag earned at this time)2,3 | ||
EDU 370 Math Curriculum and Methods | 3 | SPA 308 Current Issues in Guatemala | 4 | ||
EDU 371 Science Curriculum and Methods | 3 | SPA 323 Advanced Spanish Communication in Guatemala | 4 | ||
EDU 372 Educational Psychology | 3 | Spanish Elective | 3-4 | ||
EDU 373 Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Methods | 3 | Spanish Related Area course | 3-4 | ||
EDU 374 Social Studies Curriculum and Methods: Planning | 3 | ||||
EDU 375 Integrating Technology in the Content Areas | 2 | ||||
17 | 3 | 14-16 | |||
Fourth Year | |||||
Fall | Credits | Interim | Credits | Spring | Credits |
EDU 220 Introduction to Middle Level Education | 3 | Contemporary Christian Issues (P) course | 3 | EDU 490 Student Teaching Block | 14 |
EDU 320 Pedagogy and the Young Adolescent Learner | 1 | EDU 491 Student Teaching in Middle Level | 3 | ||
EDU 321 Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas | 1 | ||||
EDU 426 Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures | 3 | ||||
EDU 427 Middle Level Education Practicum in World Languages and Cultures | 1 | ||||
Artistic Experience (A) course | 0-3 | ||||
Science, Technology, and Society (K) course | 3 | ||||
12-15 | 3 | 17 | |||
Total Credits 128-133 |
1 | Students with previous experience in Spanish take a placement exam to determine which class is appropriate for their level of language competency. The class indicated by this exam should be taken during their first semester at Bethel. |
2 | All Spanish majors must have a semester-long experience in a Spanish-speaking setting outside the United States. Courses taken during the semester abroad are determined by year of study and student's level. |
3 | Double majors should consult with adviser for the second major to avoid sequencing problems. |
4 | All language courses 102 level and higher will meet the Language General Education Requirement. |
5 | This program assumes a student will use EDU317GZ and SPA310U to meet the general education Comparative Systems and World Cultures requirements. All language courses 102 level and higher will meet the Second Language General Education requirement. |
6 | Students seeking licensure in the State of Minnesota in a wold language who are not native speakers of the language are required to demonstrate Intermediate - High level speaking proficiency as defined by ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines. Students are required to have an extended immersion experience in a country where their language of study is the primary language. Upon return, students are required to demonstrate proficiency on the OPIC. |
7 | Approval into course may require testing or online pre-work with department approval. |
Most financial aid packages stipulate 12 credits/semester; Minnesota state grants are reduced when credit load falls below 15 credits/semester. (Interim credits may be split between fall and spring for state grant purposes only.)
EDU 200 • Introduction to Education 3 Credits.
Contemporary issues in education in the light of history and educational thought. Various aspects of growth and development are included.
Prerequisites: EDU 201; 30 Credits. Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring.
EDU 201 • Introduction to Education Field Experience 1 Credit.
A field experience requiring four hours per week observing and serving in an elementary or secondary school classroom.
Corequisites: EDU 200. Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring. Special Notes: Designated times are set by the Education department.
EDU 203 • School Health and Drugs 2 Credits.
Examines the roles of teachers and schools in responding to adolescent health problems, including alcohol/drug problems, with particular attention to health promotion, prevention, and referral. Approaches adolescent drug/alcohol use from a variety of perspectives—behavioral, pharmacological, social, legal, and clinical. Emphasis is on the characteristics of effective comprehensive school-based drug abuse prevention programs.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 204UZ • Teaching and Learning in Guadalajara 3 Credits.
Onsite experiential course designed to introduce students to Mexican culture and education in the city of Guadalajara. Components include observing and teaching in a Christian school, a homestay with a Mexican family, creation of a classroom ethnography, and an opportunity to reflect on the culture and education process of one Mexican school.
Prerequisites: GES 130 or GES 244; written consent of instructor. Special Notes: Course may count as a Spanish elective provided all work is completed in Spanish. Offered: Occasionally interim.
EDU 220 • Introduction to Middle Level Education 3 Credits.
Identifies and defines the concept of exemplary and typical middle and junior high schools: philosophy, organizational structure, curriculum, and instructional characteristics. Students develop an understanding of the physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and moral stages of adolescent development and begin to develop the ability to relate middle-level program possibilities to adolescent developmental needs.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: May be taken concurrently with EDU 320. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 236UZ • Exploring British Education and Culture 3 Credits.
Designed for students to immerse themselves in British culture and explore the educational system, with an emphasis on the diverse populations of Pakistani and Indian students and schools. Provides students with three learning experiences: 1) observation and participation in British elementary and secondary schools; 2) homestay with a British family; and 3) cultural exploration in London and surrounding areas.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; GES 130 or GES 244; Admission to the education program. Offered: Occasionally interim.
EDU 240 • Educational Psychology 3 Credits.
Psychological foundations of education. Various aspects of growth and development, the nature and conditions of learning, implications for teaching, and evaluation.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; admission to the education program. Offered: Fall, spring. Special Notes: Intended for 5-12 and K-12 licensure students only.
EDU 241 • Educational Psychology Field Experience 1 Credit.
A field experience that requires four hours per week in an elementary or secondary school for observation and tutorial experience in a special education setting.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 240. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: Designated times are set by the Education department.
EDU 250 • Educating the Exceptional Child 3 Credits.
Teacher candidates learn the historical and legal foundations of educating exceptional children. Instructional design, teaching, referral, assessment, team planning, and placement procedures are introduced. The role of the family is discussed. All of the above are accomplished in the context of cultural pluralism.
Offered: Spring.
EDU 271 • Education Psychology and Pedagogy 2 Credits.
Foundational knowledge about the theories of learning, cognitive development, instructional planning and assessment practices, and professional reflection.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 272 • Language and Literacy Development for Young Learners (K-3) 5 Credits.
Foundational knowledge about language development, literacy development, instructional methods, assessment practices, the creation of a literate and motivating environment, and the encouragement of family engagement in literacy.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 271; EDU 273; EDU 274; EDU 275. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 273 • Primary Grade Practicum 1 Credit.
Application of effective practices done in a primary classroom, working with individual students and small reading groups.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 274; EDU 275. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 274 • Education Technology 1 Credit.
Methods of integrating technology into the primary grades classroom are considered. Focus on approaches with technologies that are research-based, enhance student learning, and are linked to effective instructional strategies. Professional growth/development and developing digital citizenship/responsibility are considered.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 275. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 275 • Kindergarten Education 1 Credit.
Characteristics of kindergarten children and the curriculum and teaching strategies appropriate for their developmental level.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 271; EDU 272; EDU 273; EDU 274. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 292 • Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3 Credits.
History, philosophy, goals, content of early childhood education programs, and updated research in child development. Analysis of teaching strategies appropriate for the development of children ages three to five years. Career opportunities in early childhood education.
Offered: Fall.
EDU 293 • Foundations of Early Childhood Field Experience 1 Credit.
Supervised observation and participation at Bethel University’s child development center or a partnering community early childhood education site.
Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 292. Offered: Fall.
EDU 306 • Curriculum in Early Childhood Education 3 Credits.
Developmental appropriateness of current curriculum models, equipment, and materials in an early childhood education program.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 292; EDU 293. Offered: Spring
EDU 307 • Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Field Experience 1 Credit.
Field experience at one of Bethel University’s child development centers or approved community partner site utilizing strategies learned in EDU 306.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 292; EDU 293. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 306. Offered: Spring
EDU 317GZ • Educational Equity 3 Credits.
Root causes and historical origins of the current disparity of opportunities in U.S. educational systems. Prepares future educators to be culturally competent and responsive critical thinkers who understand the barriers that perpetuate inequities. Addresses these challenges from a biblical and leadership perspective.
Prerequisites: [GES 130; GES 160; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course; World Cultures (U) course] or [GES 244; World Cultures (U) course]. Offered: Fall, Interim, Spring. Special Notes: Includes experiential learning in schools and community events.
EDU 320 • Pedagogy and the Young Adolescent Learner 1 Credit.
The philosophy and pedagogy of teaching in a middle school is different than teaching in a junior high school. Course activities help students define, describe, and develop the following components of contemporary middle level schools: appropriate curriculum, interdisciplinary structure, and interdisciplinary teaching.
Prerequisites: EDU 220 (or may be taken concurrently); EDU 240/EDU 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 321. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 321 • Integrated Literacy in the Content Areas 1 Credit.
Understanding of literacy development strategies and the role of reading in teaching content material related to specific subject areas. Review of content area texts, assessment and practice in adapting content materials to student needs.
Prerequisites: EDU 220 (may be taken concurrently); EDU 240; 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 320. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 331 • Teaching and Learning 3 Credits.
Provides a foundational knowledge of learning psychology and teaching methodology. Examines unique considerations for youth and adult learners, metacognition, formal/informal learning, multi-modal learning, learning in a variety of fields/contexts, and iterative program assessment.
Corequisites: EDU 332. Offered: Fall, even # years.
EDU 332 • Teaching and Learning Field Experience 1 Credit.
Teaching and Learning occurs in every field of practice to pass along skill and expertise. Students work with the instructor to find shadowing field experiences where teaching and learning occur in a field of interest and in conjunction with EDU 331.
Corequisites: EDU 331. Offered: Fall, even # years.
EDU 340 • Parent Child and Family Relationships 3 Credits.
The family as a social/cultural unit with emphasis on the parents’ interaction with the developing child. Parent-child relations, parenting skills, family systems, and family structure and function.
Offered: Spring.
EDU 342 • Observation, Assessment, Adaptation, and Referral in Early Childhood 4 Credits.
Strategies used in early childhood settings to observe and assess young children’s development and to design goals and experiences based upon those assessments. Issues of early identification, referral to special services, building effective parent/professional partnerships, and programming in inclusive early childhood classrooms are discussed.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 292; EDU 293; admission to the education program. Offered: Fall
EDU 344 • Health, Nutrition, and Safety with Young Children 2 Credits.
Issues in health, nutrition, and safety as related to early childhood settings, birth through age six.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 292; EDU 293. Offered: Spring
EDU 350 • Infant and Toddler Care 3 Credits.
Strategies used in early childhood settings to assess infant/toddler development and needs, develop goals, and design appropriate learning experiences and environments. Building positive relationships with infants/toddlers and their parents in group settings.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 292; EDU 293; EDU 306; EDU 307; EDU 340; admission to the education program. Offered: Fall
EDU 351 • Infant and Toddler Development and Learning Field Experience 1 Credit.
Field experience at the Bethel Child Development Center or approved partner infant and toddler setting to practice strategies learned in EDU 350.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU 292; EDU 293; EDU 306; EDU 307; EDU 340; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 350. Offered: Fall.
EDU 363 • Health Curriculum and Methods 1 Credit.
Principles, curriculum, and methods of teaching health in grades K-6. Role of the teacher and school in responding to the special health needs of elementary-age children.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 365 • Physical Education Curriculum and Methods 1 Credit.
Principles, curriculum, and methods of teaching physical education in grades K-6.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 366A • Visual Arts Curriculum and Methods 1 Credit.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching visual arts in grades K-6.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 368A • Music Curriculum and Methods 1 Credit.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching music in grades K-6.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; Admission to the education program. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 370 • Math Curriculum and Methods 3 Credits.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching mathematics in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on problem solving, inquiry, and conceptual understanding in a standards-based classroom.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU271-275; EDU 317GZ; MAT202M; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 371 • Science Curriculum and Methods 3 Credits.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching science in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on inquiry and discovery learning, planning, and teaching in a standards-based classroom.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU271-275; EDU 317GZ; MAT202M; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 372 • Educational Psychology 3 Credits.
Psychological foundations of education continued from EDU 271 with an emphasis on grades 4-6. Various aspects of growth and development, the nature and conditions of learning, implications for teaching, awareness of student variability, and strategies for meeting the needs of students with disabilities. Teacher/student relationships and strategies for maintaining a classroom environment where learning can occur.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU271-275; EDU 317GZ; MAT202M; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 373 • Reading/Language Arts Curriculum and Methods 3 Credits.
Reading methods and processes with a strong emphasis on comprehension and vocabulary development. Language arts skills: writing process, grammar, spelling, drama, listening and speaking skills, viewing skills for students in grades 4-6. A variety of creative and critical response modes to integrate literature across the curriculum.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU271-275; EDU 317GZ; MAT202M; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 374; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 374 • Social Studies Curriculum and Methods: Planning 3 Credits.
Methods, materials, and resources for teaching social studies in grades K-6. Emphasis placed on the use of process skills of the social scientist. Long- and short-term planning including integration of curriculum across content areas, embedding Minnesota Graduation Standards.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU271-275; EDU 317GZ; MAT202M; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 375; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 375 • Integrating Technology in the Content Areas 2 Credits.
Methods of integrating technology in various grade levels and content areas are examined. Students design, implement, and access strategies for assessment and learning. Emphasis on approaches to enhance student learning, increase motivation, and link to effective instructional strategies. Professional growth/development and developing digital citizenship/responsibility are considered.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU271-275; EDU 317GZ; MAT202M; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 376. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 376 • Intermediate Grade Practicum 1 Credit.
Application of effective practices done in a 3rd-6th grade classroom, working with large groups as well as small groups, adapting lessons for students with special needs. Special focus on integrated planning.
Prerequisites: EDU 200; EDU 201; EDU271-275; EDU 317GZ; MAT202M; NAS 101D; NAS 102D; NAS 103D; NAS 104D; Admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 370; EDU 371; EDU 372; EDU 373; EDU 374; EDU 375. Offered: Fall, Spring. Special Notes: A residency option is available by application. Residents stay in the same cooperating classroom for Block 2 and student teaching.
EDU 400 • Methods in Teaching K-12 English to Speakers of Other Languages 3 Credits.
Theories of language learning, language acquisition, and classroom methodologies at the elementary and secondary levels. Exploration of instructional resources, uses of technology, evaluative procedures, and classroom management. Development of a philosophy of English as a Second Language education and practice in unit planning and teaching.
Prerequisites: LIN 210Z; LIN 300; admission to the education program. Offered: Fall.
EDU 401 • Middle Level Education Practicum in TESL 1 Credit.
Classroom-based practicum in an ESL class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 400.
Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 400. Offered: Fall.
EDU 406 • Methods in Teaching 5-8 English 3 Credits.
An examination of how middle level philosophy translates into practice in English classes in grades 5-8. It is designed to accompany a 1 credit practicum experience in a middle level school.
Prerequisites: EDU 240 and EDU 241 OR EDU 271, EDU 272, and EDU 273. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 407. Offered: Spring.
EDU 407 • Middle Level Education Practicum in English 1 Credit.
Classroom-based practicum in an English class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 408.
Prerequisites: EDU 240/EDU 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 406 or EDU 408. Offered: Spring
EDU 408 • Methods in Teaching 5-12 English 3 Credits.
Methods and curriculum employed in teaching English in middle and high schools. Examines current technology in English education as well as interactive learning and teaching. Emphasizes vocabulary and academic language. Lesson and unit planning using best practices and developmentally appropriate principles.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 407; strongly recommended for EDU 320. Offered: Spring
EDU 410 • Methods in Teaching 5-8 Mathematics 3 Credits.
Teaching methodologies, materials, assessment, historical and current trends and issues in curricular, development of a philosophy of mathematics education, and other topics related to teaching and learning mathematics in grades 5-8. Practice in planning lessons and units, implementing technology, and teaching.
Prerequisites: EDU 240 and EDU 241 OR EDU 271, EDU 272, and EDU 273; Admission to Education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 411. Offered: Fall.
EDU 411 • Mathematics Education Practicum in grades 5-8 or 5-12 1 Credit.
Students observe and participate in a high school and/or middle school mathematics classroom (minimum 40 hours on site). Develop deeper understanding of preadolescent and adolescent learners as well as curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the context of grades 5-12 school communities.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 412. Offered: Fall
EDU 412 • Methods in Teaching 5-12 Mathematics 3 Credits.
Teaching methodologies, materials, assessment, historical and current trends and issues in curriculum, development of a philosophy of mathematics education, and other topics related to teaching and learning mathematics in grades 5-8 and 9-12. Practice in planning lessons and units, implementing technology, and teaching.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; admission to the education program; senior standing or permission of instructor. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 411. Offered: Fall
EDU 413 • Methods in Teaching K-12 Art 3 Credits.
Materials, methods, and curriculum employed in teaching art at both the elementary and secondary levels. Historical survey of philosophy of art education and present trends. Studio time for exploration and application of media suitable for both elementary and secondary levels.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program. Corequisites: Registration in EDU 414 is required. Offered: Fall.
EDU 414 • Middle Level Education Practicum in Art 1 Credit.
Classroom-based practicum in an art class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 413.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 413. Offered: Fall.
EDU 418 • Methods in Teaching 9-12 Social Studies 2 Credits.
Development of ability to take concepts from several component disciplines of social studies and communicate them effectively to, or direct their acquisition by, students in grades 9-12. Curriculum trends, materials, classroom methodologies, and teacher competencies are studied and applied.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 419. Offered: Spring
EDU 419 • 5-8 Social Studies Methods and Practicum 2 Credits.
Classroom-based practicum in a social studies class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 418.
Prerequisites: EDU 240/EDU 241; EDU 220. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Social studies 5-12 majors may take concurrently with EDU 418.
EDU 420 • Methods in Teaching 5-12 Science 3 Credits.
Current methods and approaches used in the teaching of science in grades 5-12. Examination of ways to develop and present curriculum with emphasis on content, scientific investigation, inquiry, assessment, and safe laboratory practices.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; admission to the education program. Offered: Fall. Special Notes: Requirements for this course are fulfilled through EDUC 681 Methods of Teaching 5-12 Science, which is taught in conjunction with the Bethel University Graduate School.
EDU 422 • Curriculum and Methods of 5-12 Health Education 3 Credits.
Exploration of the science and art of teaching health. Includes the skills of planning units, teaching lessons, writing measurable objectives, and evaluating lessons for students in grades 5-12 and the community. Major focus on learning and applying various teaching methods and strategies to the content areas within health education.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; HAS 130; HAS 340; Admission to the Education program. Offered: Fall.
EDU 423 • Middle Level Education Practicum in Health 1 Credit.
Classroom-based practicum in a health education class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 422.
Prerequisites: HAS 130; HAS 340. Offered: Fall.
EDU 424 • Methods in Teaching K-12 Physical Education 3 Credits.
Instructional process in physical education, grades K-12. Observation and practice of teaching skills and strategies, including: planning and delivering content, managing a class, and monitoring student progress.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; HAS 316 or consent of instructor; admission to the education program. Offered: Fall.
EDU 425 • Middle Level Practicum in Physical Education 1 Credit.
Classroom-based practicum in a physical education class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 424.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; HAS 247; HAS 316. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 424. Offered: Fall.
EDU 426 • Methods in Teaching K-12 World Languages and Cultures 3 Credits.
Theories of language acquisition, language learning, and classroom methodologies at the elementary and secondary levels. Exploration of instructional resources, uses of technology, evaluative procedures, and classroom management. Development of a philosophy of communicative language teaching and practice in unit planning and teaching.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; Admission to the Education program; Demonstration of Intermediate-High oral proficiency after study abroad via the OPIC or consent of instructor, or a major or minor offered through the World Languages and Cultures Department. Offered: Fall.
EDU 427 • Middle Level Education Practicum in World Languages and Cultures 1 Credit.
Classroom-based practicum in a Spanish class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 426.
Prerequisites: EDU 240/241. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 426. Offered: Fall.
EDU 428 • Methods in Teaching 5-8 Science 2 Credits.
Current methods and approaches used in the teaching of science in grades 5-8. An examination of ways to develop and present curriculum with emphasis on assessment, instructional strategies, scientific investigations, safety training, and current issues in science education.
Prerequisites: Admission to the education program; EDU 271, EDU 272, EDU 273, EDU 274, and EDU 275. Corequisites:Must be taken concurrently with EDU 429. Offered: Fall
EDU 429 • Science Education Practicum in Grades 5-8 or 5-12 1 Credit.
Students observe and participate in a high school and/or middle school science classroom (minimum 40 hours on site). Develop deeper understanding of preadolescent and adolescent learners as well as curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the context of grades 5-12 school communities.
Prerequisites: EDU 240/241; admission to the education program. Corequisites: Must be taken concurrently with EDU 420. Offered: Fall
EDU 432 • Methods in Teaching Elementary Music 3 Credits.
Methods and materials for teaching music in the elementary school. The skills of singing, playing, moving, improvising, reading, and listening are explored as a means of helping children gain an intuitive and theoretical understanding of musical principles.
Prerequisites: EDU 240; EDU 241; major or minor in music; admission to the education program. Offered: Fall
EDU 433 • Methods in Teaching Secondary Music 3 Credits.
Methods and materials for teaching music in the middle school, junior high, and high school vocal and instrumental programs.
Prerequisites: EDU 432; major or minor in music; admission to the education program. Offered: Spring
EDU 434 • Middle Level Education Practicum in Music 1 Credit.
Classroom-based practicum in a music class of young adolescent learners. Emphasizes evaluation and application of concepts and strategies introduced in EDU 433.
Prerequisites: EDU 432; major or minor in music. Corequisites: EDU 433. Offered: Spring
EDU 489 • Student Teaching in Preprimary 3 Credits.
Observation and student teaching in a pre-k setting in which a student will be licensed to teach. Includes participation in a seminar.
Prerequisites: EDU 292/293, EDU 306/307; EDU 340; EDU 342; EDU 344; Admission to student teaching. Offered: Fall, Spring, Interim, Summer (depending on faculty availability).
EDU 490 • Student Teaching Block 1-15 Credits.
Observation and student teaching at appropriate level(s) for specified period(s). Includes participation in a seminar that meets regularly. Students earning a license to teach in two teaching majors must register for EDU 490 in the primary license and in the second license. Both student teaching placements can occur within the same semester. Some situations may require the addition of student teaching during Interim. Student teaching semester also includes a weekly seminar meeting by program. Students should communicate with their supervisors about meeting times and locations.
Prerequisites: Admission to student teaching; 2.50 GPA. Special Notes: Graded on an S/U basis. Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDU 491 • Student Teaching in Middle Level 3 Credits.
Observation and student teaching in fields in which a student will be licensed to teach. This involves student teaching in a Middle Level endorsement area.
Prerequisites: Admission to student teaching. Special Notes: Graded on an S/U basis. Offered: Fall, Spring.
SPA 101 • Introductory Spanish I 4 Credits.
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Opportunities for oral and written practice encourage actual communication in Spanish.
Prerequisites: No more than one year of high school Spanish or placement exam. Offered: Fall, spring
SPA 102S • Introductory Spanish II 4 Credits.
Continuation of functional and practical understanding and communicative use of the Spanish language. Further study of Spanish history and culture through films, discussions, and readings.
Prerequisites: SPA 101 or placement exam. Offered: Fall, spring
SPA 120A • Photography in Spain 3 Credits.
Technical and conceptual acquaintance with the medium of photography and its vocabulary within the realm of high art. Includes camera operation, black and white film developing, black and white print processing, and print finishing.
Offered: Fall. Special Notes: Course taught in Spanish. Carries cross-credit in art.
SPA 201 • Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credits.
Synthesis and expansion of language study in order to further develop communicative language ability. Study of the rich cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisites: SPA 102S or placement exam. Offered: Fall, spring. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 201 and SPA 203.
SPA 202UZ • Intermediate Spanish II 4 Credits.
A further development of communicative language ability through the study of the rich cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world. Topics include religious practices, Hispanics in the United States, and violations of human rights. Service-learning experience required.
Prerequisites: SPA 201 or placement exam; GES 130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES 244 (may be taken concurrently). Offered: Fall, spring. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 202UZ and SPA 204.
SPA 203 • Intensive Intermediate Spanish I in Guatemala 4 Credits.
Synthesis and expansion of language study in order to further develop communicative language ability. Study of the rich cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world, including topics such as family structures, racial diversity, and perspectives on death and the afterlife. Intensive one-on-one interaction with Guatemalan instructor.
Prerequisites: SPA 102S or placement exam. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 203 and SPA 201.
SPA 204 • Intensive Intermediate Spanish II in Guatemala 4 Credits.
A further development of communicative language ability through the study of the rich cultural diversity in the Spanish-speaking world. Topics include religious practices, Hispanics in the United States, and violations of human rights. Intensive one-on-one interaction with Guatemalan instructor.
Prerequisites: SPA 201, SPA 203, or placement exam. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 204 and SPA 202UZ.
SPA 208 • Spanish for Health Professionals 3 Credits.
Designed for those studying or preparing for healthcare professions. Emphasis on building culturally and linguistically competent communication skills with Spanish-speaking immigrants in healthcare settings.
Prerequisites: SPA 201, SPA 203, or placement exam. Offered: Occasionally
SPA 228 • Intensive Language Study in the Spanish-Speaking World 3 Credits.
Study of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture taught in a Spanish-speaking country through an approved language school. Homestay required.
Prerequisites: Two semesters of intermediate Spanish at the college level or placement exam; consent of Department of World Languages and Cultures. Grade exceptions: Graded on an S/U bases. Offered: Interim, by arrangement. Special Notes: Program must be approved by the Department of World Languages and Cultures in advance. Enrollment is limited.
SPA 290 • Ibero-American History 3 Credits.
An examination of key historical processes in Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish-speaking communities in the United States with a focus on social, economic, political, geographic, and religious dimensions.
Prerequisites: SPA 202UZ, SPA 204, SPA 208, or placement exam. Offered: Fall, spring
SPA 291 • Ibero-American History in Guatemala 4 Credits.
An examination of key historical processes in Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish-speaking communities in the United States with a focus on social, economic, political, geographic, and religious dimensions.
Prerequisites: SPA 202UZ, SPA 204, SPA 208, or placement exam. Offered: Spring
SPA 292 • Ibero-American History in Spain 4 Credits.
An examination of key historical processes in Spain, Latin America, and the Spanish-speaking communities in the United States with a focus on social, economic, political, geographic, and religious dimensions.
Prerequisites: SPA 202UZ or SPA 208. Offered: Fall
SPA 300 • Introduction to Hispanic Literature 4 Credits.
Readings in novels, essays, short stories, poetry, newspapers, and magazines from Latin America and Spain.
Prerequisites: SPA 290, SPA 291 (may be taken concurrently) or SPA 292 (may be taken concurrently). Offered: Fall (Spain Term) and Spring (Guatemala Term). Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 300 and SPA 305.
SPA 301U • Hispanic Cultures 4 Credits.
Study of the history, traditions, cultural practices, values, and social structures of Latin America and Spain. Service-learning experience may be required.
Prerequisites: GES 130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES 244 (may be taken concurrently); SPA 290, SPA 291, or SPA 292. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 301U and SPA 302U.
SPA 302U • Hispanic Cultures: Guatemalan Perspectives 4 Credits.
Study of the history, traditions, cultural practices, values, and social structures of Latin America and Spain. Intensive one-on-one interaction with on-site instructor and interviews with Guatemalans enhance understanding of cultural issues from a Guatemalan perspective.
Prerequisites: GES 130 (may be taken concurrently) or GES 244 (may be taken concurrently); SPA 290 or SPA 291(may be taken concurrently), or placement exam. Offered: Spring. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 302U and SPA 301U.
SPA 303U • Historic Spain and its Cultures 4 Credits.
Study of the multi-cultural richness of Spain in its unique history, society, politics, art, film, and music. Students participate in a series of field trips to places of cultural and historical interest in Segovia and to museums in Madrid.
Prerequisites: GES 130 or GES 244 (may be taken concurrently), SPA 290, SPA 292 (May be taken concurrently), or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall.
SPA 305 • Readings from Latin America and Spain 3 Credits.
Readings in novels, essays, short stories, and poetry from Latin America and Spain.
Prerequisites: SPA 290, SPA 291, or SPA 292. Offered: Fall. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 305 and SPA 300.
SPA 308 • Current Issues in Guatemala 4 Credits.
Students participating in the Guatemala Term use multiple media sources available to them only in the country and interact with Guatemalan people to learn about political, economic, and social issues. Study of a literary text dealing with political issues in Guatemala is included.
Prerequisites: SPA 300 (may be taken concurrently) or SPA 305. Offered: Spring
SPA 312 • Contemporary Literature 4 Credits.
Prose and poetry from selected contemporary Latin American and Spanish authors.
Prerequisites: SPA 300 or SPA 305. Offered: Fall, even # years
SPA 313 • Classical Literature 4 Credits.
Prose and poetry from the classical literature of Spain.
Prerequisites: SPA 300 or SPA 305. Offered: Fall, odd # years
SPA 316 • Modern Spain: An Examination of Ethics - Spain 4 Credits.
An examination of moral and ethical questions during the Spanish Civil War, the Franco regime, and post-Franco Spain. Topics include national unity, justice, political assassination, the responsibility of individuals in society, Basque nationalism, the role of the United States, immigration, and the role of the Catholic Church.
Prerequisites: SPA 305 or concurrent enrollment in SPA 300. Offered: Fall
SPA 317 • Advanced Communication in Spain 4 Credits.
Further development of communicative ability in Spanish, including reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills. Students write compositions, participate in discussions, have conversational exchanges with Spanish university students, give presentations, and read short essays.
Prerequisites:SPA 301U or SPA 303U (May be taken concurrently), or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall
SPA 318 • Classical Literature in Spain 4 Credits.
Prose and poetry from the classical literature of Spain.
Prerequisites: SPA 305 or concurrent enrollment in SPA 300. Offered: Fall. Special Notes: Students may not receive credit for both SPA 318 and SPA 313.
SPA 322 • Advanced Spanish Communication 4 Credits.
Further development of communicative abilities in Spanish including reading, creative and academic writing, formal and informal discussions and debate, and formal presentation skills.
Prerequisites: SPA 301U, SPA 302U, or SPA 303U. Offered: Spring.
SPA 323 • Advanced Spanish Communication in Guatemala 4 Credits.
Further development of communicative abilities in Spanish including reading, creative and academic writing, formal and informal discussions and debate, and formal presentation skills.
Prerequisites: SPA 301U, SPA 302U, or SPA 303U (may be taken concurrently). Offered: Spring
SPA 327 • Marketing and Management in Spain 3 Credits.
Theoretical and practical concepts of marketing and management in the semi-globalized world. Understand the significant challenges globalization presents to management and marketing, specifically in the context of Spain. Business terminology and reality in a Spanish business environment.
Prerequisites: SPA 202UZ. (Carries cross-credit in business.) Offered: Fall. Special Notes: The class is taught and assignments are completed in Spanish.
SPA 481 • Internship in Spanish 3-4 Credits.
Cross-cultural experience to apply and expand Spanish communication knowledge and skills in an off-campus setting. Placements must be at an organization or business within the Latino community or in the Spanish-speaking world. Must be planned in advance of placement in consultation with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
Prerequisites: Spanish major or minor, or enrollment in Spain or Guatemala Term. Offered: Fall, interim, spring, summer
SPA 499 • Senior Seminar 4 Credits.
An in-depth study and presentation of a topic related to Hispanic cultures, literatures, or the Spanish language. Service-learning experience may be required.
Prerequisites: Major in Spanish; senior standing. Offered: Fall
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