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The Minor Requirements: 19 hours of Spanish courses at the 300 level and above, including one literature course. (SPAN 520, Hispanic Readings, is the recommended literature course for minors). Note: If you began Spanish III or IV prior to Fall 2006, you will need 21 hours, 200 level and above, to complete the minor. Spanish is in high demand, please read the instructions to enroll in Spanish classes carefully. Recommended courses: SPAN 410. Spanish Composition and Grammar. (3) The grammar and syntax of modern Spanish. Course not open to those students whose primary language is Spanish and whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level. Pr.: SPAN 361 or 365 or equiv. facility as determined by modern languages faculty. SPAN 420. Advanced Spanish Conversation. (3) Intensive practice in conversation. Course not open to those students whose primary language is Spanish and whose competence has been demonstrated in the language at this level. Pr.: SPAN 361 or 365 or equiv. facility as determined by modern languages faculty. One literature course: SPAN 520 - Hispanic Readings or SPAN 569 - Listening in Context (Spring semesters only), are recommended. These two courses apply as the Literature requirement for the minor only. Other Literature courses options are: SPAN 550 - Introduction to Literature in Spanish, SPAN 567 - Introduction to Literature of Spain, or SPAN 568 - Literature of Spanish America will apply for both the minor or the major. Two additional 500-level class (check the line-schedule for 500-level courses offered). Note: Elementary Conversation IIIA (SPAN 262) and IVA (SPAN 362) do not count toward the minor. Make sure to read the general procedures to obtain a minor carefully. If you need further information regarding you coursework for the Spanish minor, please contact Angélique Courbou at angeli@ksu.edu. The Major Students majoring in Spanish must meet the general requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree. The major in Spanish consists of classes above the 300 level, beginning with SPAN 361. With the exception of transfer credit or credit by examination that is approved by the department, students who major in a modern language must either (a) receive a grade of C or higher in all courses counted toward the major or (b) have a GPA of at least 2.50 in all courses counted toward the major. Note: Literature courses in translation may not be applied toward the major. Two non-transfer courses are required at the 700 level. Requirements: 31 hours, Courses begin with SPAN 361. Note: SPAN 4A (362) does not count toward the major. The Spanish Major offers 2 tracks: Hispanic Studies or Hispanic Literature. COMING SOON: Check your progress with the online Spanish Major Checklist Hispanic studies option 300 to 500 level requirements SPAN 361 Spanish 4 (or equivalent) 4 SPAN400 or higher elective 6 SPAN 410 Spanish Composition and Grammar or SPAN 510 Structure of Spanish 3 SPAN 550 Introduction to Literature in Spanish or SPAN 567 Literature of Spain or SPAN 568 Literature of Spanish America 3 SPAN 565 Spanish Civilization 3 SPAN 566 Hispanic American Civilization 3 At least three 700-level courses, including Category 1: Civilization and culture SPAN 772 Spain Today   or SPAN 773 Spanish America Today 3 Category 2: Language or culture Elective 3 Category 3: Electives Elective 3 Total 31 Study abroad is strongly recommended Hispanic literature option 300 to 500 level requirements SPAN 361 Spanish 4 (or equivalent) 4 SPAN400 or higher electives 6 SPAN 550 Introduction to Literature in Spanish 3 SPAN 565 Spanish Civilization   or SPAN 566 Hispanic American Civilization 3 SPAN 567 Literature of Spain 3 SPAN 568 Literature of Spanish America 3 At least three 700-level courses, including Category 1 Spanish Literature 3 Category 2 Spanish American Literature 3 Category 3 Elective 3 Total 31 Study abroad is strongly recommended Major option "with distinction" The department also offers a major option "with distinction". Students seeking this option must maintain a 3.5 GPA in all courses taken toward the major while they fulfill the requirements. Requirements: 37 hours; in addition to the regular major: Hispanic literature option: Spanish or Hispanic American Civilization (SPAN 565 or 566) and one additional 700-level Spanish course, any category. Notice to all students taking Spanish Classes Getting into Spanish classes that are closed: If you cannot find space in the Spanish course you wish to take, these two things will increase your chance of getting in: 1) Go on the electronic wait list during registration or any time at the Enrollment Center (the list was created by Registrar Don Foster for your benefit) AND 2) Go to the class on the first day and tell the instructor that you are on the wait list. Spanish 1-4: If you have never taken any Spanish classes, you can request permission for Spanish 161 (Spanish 1) in Eisenhower Hall 005, or by contacting Angélique Courbou at angeli@ksu.edu with the following information: full name, student ID number, reference of the section you want to enroll in. All other students who wish to enroll in Spanish must take a placement test in the Language Learning Center (Eisenhower 001) or online (Please contact Lorena Barboza at lorena@ksu.edu for information) so that you do not end up wasting time and money in the wrong class. The test takes about 20 minutes, though some may take longer. Once you have your test result, please go to Eisenhower Hall 005, for proper placement or contact Angélique Courbou at angeli@ksu.edu with the following information: full name, student ID number, placement exam score, number of semesters/years of Spanish you have had. THIS IS IMPORTANT, because if you can test into a higher level and successfully complete the course with a C or better, you will receive retroactive credit for the preceding courses for free, on a take one class/ receive one class basis, and you can finish your Spanish course sequence more quickly as well. All you have to do is fill out a form in the Modern Languages Office (Eisenhower 104) or online when you complete the course(s). Spanish 500 and 700 level courses: After Spanish 361 (Spanish 4), we recommend that you take courses in this general order. The earlier courses provide needed foundation skills for the later courses. Course numbers have nothing to do with the recommended sequence; numbers are assigned arbitrarily by the Office of the Registrar. Please contact the instructor if you feel you are ready to take a higher level course. GROUP A (take first; these are "bridge" courses from Spanish 4) SPAN 410 Spanish Composition & Grammar SPAN 420 Advanced Spanish Conversation SPAN 520 Hispanic Readings (reading for minors and non-majors) GROUP B (take after Group A) SPAN 550 Introduction to Literature in Spanish (reading for majors) SPAN 565 Spanish Civilization SPAN 566 Hispanic-American Civilization SPAN 530 Spanish for Professions GROUP C (take only after a strong base in other courses from A and B, including 550, or if you have a strong background in literature) SPAN 510 Structure of the Spanish Language (required for majors; prerequisite: 410 or equivalent) SPAN 567 Introduction to the Literature of Spain SPAN 568 Introduction to the Literature of Spanish America Note: The Department of Modern Languages strives to provide the best possible learning environment for its students, and for this reason we take very seriously the placement of students in courses that match their abilities. Each class in the sequence of our courses is designed so that students advance in reading, listening, writing, speaking, and cultural proficiency. In order to best serve each individual, the Department reserves the right to remove students from the rosters of classes that do not correspond to their proficiency levels. Students who have acquired advanced language skills abroad or at home must consult with Modern Languages staff in order to determine their appropriate entry point in our language sequence. Students who begin their coursework at advanced levels may qualify for retroactive credit in as many as four courses. M.A. in Literature The program is designed to help the student attain a high level of proficiency in all aspects of the language; how to read, analyze, interpret, and discuss in an intelligent manner a wide selection of works in Spanish; and to synthesize the material read into an accurate and coherent picture of Spanish literary and cultural developments. Selected classes are available in the afternoon or evening and during the summer. This degree is recommended for those students who wish to teach at the secondary level or to continue graduate work elsewhere with the intention of teaching at the secondary or university level, or for students who prefer to develop their skills in language and literature in preparation for other careers. In the literature option students may choose to complete the degree with a minimum of 24 hours of graduate courses and a thesis (typically 60-80 pages in length), or they may complete a minimum of 30 hours of graduate course work including such evidence of scholarly effort as term papers. How to apply?            Reading List M.A. in Language Acquisition This unique M.A. program is specifically designed to meet the needs of practicing and potential language teachers at the secondary level. The program integrates the teaching of language, culture, and literature at all curriculum levels. Distance learning courses are offered during the afternoon or evening for practicing teachers. The program is designed to: 1) Strengthen the language skills and cultural awareness of practicing teachers 2) Develop new patterns and techniques of teacher preparation and teacher/student interaction in the target language 3) Narrow the traditional gap in graduate study between the methods of teaching and the content areas of literature and culture 4) Encourage the professional development of the field 5) Allow practicing teachers to complete graduate studies within a reasonable time (two to three years) M.A. in Language Acquisition Degree Requirement: With approval of the MA committee, each student would choose one of the following options: 30 hours of course work 27 hours of course work and a master’s report (3 credit hours for development of teaching unit or portfolio) 24 hours of course work and a master’s thesis (6 credit hours for original research)*            Coursework: Required courses (15 hours) for all SLA candidates in the department: MLANG 710 Foreign Language Pedagogy (3 hours) MLANG 770 Theories of Second Language Acquisition (3 hours) LG 600 Introduction to Linguistics (soon to be MLANG 600) (3 hours) Or SPAN 770 Introduction to Hispanic Linguistics (soon to be SPAN 600) 2 language-specific courses on the teaching of language and culture through literature (6 hours): SPAN 777, 778 Two 700-level literature courses (6 hours) Students without a literature background will be assigned pre-requisites for entrance to program. Electives as approved by committee (3-6 hours) Master’s report or thesis (3 or 6 hours) Candidate’s committee must approve program of study (chosen electives, substitute course for courses not offered during student’s tenure, etc.) How to apply?            Reading List M.A. in Language Acquisition Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning The Department of Modern Languages at Kansas State University has developed a unique M.A. program specifically designed to meet the needs of practicing and potential language teachers at the secondary level. The program integrates the teaching of language, culture, and literature at all curriculum levels. Distance learning courses are offered during the afternoon or evening for practicing teachers. This program is intended for practicing and aspiring foreign language teachers, to offer them a Master’s degree in Language Acquisition in French with a Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from the Department of Secondary Education which gives our graduates a K-12 licensure from the State of Kansas Department of Education. The program is designed to: 1) Strengthen the language skills and cultural awareness of practicing teachers 2) Develop new patterns and techniques of teacher preparation and teacher/student interaction in the target language 3) Narrow the traditional gap in graduate study between the methods of teaching and the content areas of literature and culture 4) Encourage the professional development of the field 5) Allow practicing teachers to complete graduate studies within a reasonable time (two to three years) Classes in Modern Languages (18 hours) Classes in Education (18 hours) MLANG 710 (3) Intro to FL Pedagogy         MLANG 770 (3) Intro to 2nd Lang Acquisition*      SPAN 777 (3) Cult/Lit in Second Language Learning         SPAN 778 (3) Hispanic Cult/Lit 2nd Lang II* SPAN 670 (3) Spanish Applied Linguistics or SPAN 770 (3) Introduction to Second Language Acquisition Two 700 level literature courses (6)                     FSHS 506 Middle Childhood & Adolescence (3) EDSEC 500 Secondary Content Methods (3)1 EDSEC 520 Block II Lab: Field EDSEP 525 Interpersonal Relations (1) EDSP 710   Education of Exceptional Individuals (3) EDEL 620 FL Methods for Elementary Schools (3) EDCI 991 Internship, taken with EDEL 620 (1) EDCI 886 History of American Education (3) EDCI 992 Internship (Field Experience) (4) *For candidates who have no previous secondary-level teaching experience, EDSEC 500 and 520 are required. For those with secondary teaching experience, Spanish candidates may take either MLANG 770 or SPAN 778 as a substitute for EDSEC 500 and 520. How to apply? Sample List of Electives (3 - 6 hours) This is a sample list of courses that will fulfill elective requirements. Speak with your committee about other possibilities. LING 600 ANTH 600 ART 545 ART 550 ART 612 ART 642 ENGL 515 HIST 533 HIST 560 HIST 562 HIST 583 HIST 584 HIST 585 HIST 587 HIST 588 HIST 589 HIST 589 HIST 595 PSYCH 650 MLANG 7 Principles of Linguistics Cultural Dynamics Twentieth Century Art History I Twentieth Century Art History II Renaissance Art History Baroque Art History Nineteenth Century Art History Literature and Society Topics in the History of the Americas Latin American Nations Modern Mexico History of France, 1400 - 1715 History of France, 1715 - present Topics in French History Modern Germany, 1789-1914 Modern Germany, 1914-1945 Topics in German History Modern European Culture Psychology of Language Modern Languages 700 -level course Spanish Online News El país    Prensa Escrita    Sigma Delta Pi    HALO