Requirements for a Spanish Minor

 

Receiving Credit for FREN 131/132 or for SPAN 131/132  

In addition to taking these courses as part of their normal course work, students may receive credit for these classes by

Eligibility for the French or Spanish Bypass Examination

To be eligible to take the French or Spanish Bypass examination, entering students 1) must have taken two years of the language in high school, earning at least a grade of “B” in both years, or 2) be native speakers of the language. Eligible entering students will receive a letter from the Office of Academic Affairs during the summer prior to enrollment, inviting them to sit for the examination, normally given during Welcome Week prior to the fall semester. Students who do not sit for the examination at this time, forfeit their opportunity for bypass credit.

Depending upon their performance on the examination, students may be awarded credit for FREN 131 and FREN 132, or for SPAN 131, and 132.

Requirements of the French Minor and Teaching Minor

B.A. French Minor (21 hours) Each of the following is required: FREN 131 FREN 132 FREN 231 FREN 232, 331, or 332 FREN 235, 332, or 333 FREN 332, 334, or 335 an additional course above FREN 231

B. A. French Teaching Minor (27 hours) Each of the following is required:   FREN 131 FREN 132 FREN 231 FREN 232, 331, or 332 FREN 235, 332, or 333 FREN 332, 334, or 335 FREN 431 FREN 432 an additional course above FREN 231 In addition 33 hours in professional education courses as required for certification eligibility.

 

Study Abroad . French minors are encouraged to enhance their fluency by immersing themselves in the language and culture through study abroad. Appropriate transfer credit may be awarded for language courses and cultural study done overseas under the auspices of an accredited and approved academic institution.

 

Requirements of the Spanish Minor and Teaching Minor

B.A. Spanish Minor (21 hours) Each of the following is required: SPAN 131 SPAN 132 SPAN 231 SPAN 232 SPAN 235 SPAN 331 SPAN 333, 334, 433, or 490

B. A. Spanish Teaching Minor (27 hours) Each of the following is required: SPAN 131 SPAN 132 SPAN 231 SPAN 232 SPAN 235 SPAN 331 SPAN 333, 334, 433, or 490 SPAN 431 SPAN 432 In addition, 33 hours in professional education courses are required for certification eligibility

Study Abroad. Spanish majors and minors are encouraged to enhance their fluency by immersing themselves in the language and culture through study abroad. Appropriate transfer credit may be awarded for language courses and cultural study done overseas under the auspices of an accredited and approved academic institution.