FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS

This section of the Department of Literature and Languages offers instruction in understanding and speaking, reading, and writing as well as the study of literature in French and Spanish. The emphasis in all courses is on the student's ability to communicate adequately in a foreign language. Beginning courses emphasize understanding and speaking of the language and the culture of people who use the language; advanced courses emphasize reading, writing, and speaking the language, as well as analyzing literature.

Advanced placement with credit is available for students who have begun French or Spanish in high school and have a score of three or above on the appropriate CEEB examination.

The foreign language staff is especially interested in developing teachers of foreign languages in both the elementary and secondary schools. Interdisciplinary Studies majors are encouraged to choose Spanish as an academic specialization.

Students who enter the University with previous high school or college credits or with native language proficiency and who wish to enroll in the same language normally should continue without repeating equivalent work. Equivalent courses in the same language may not be repeated for credit. However, students with language experience may enroll in equivalent courses in the same language on a non-credit basis. Students may also request a placement examination and interview to determine the status of their preparation. One high school unit (year) is considered equivalent to one college semester.

The language requirement for a Bachelor of Arts degree may be satisfied by French or Spanish 131, 132, 231, 232, or the equivalent of these courses.

SPANISH

Courses in Spanish enable the student to learn the Spanish language and become familiar with Spanish culture. Majors in Spanish also study the outstanding figures of Spanish literature and civilization and are prepared for careers in teaching, government service and private corporations.

Students may choose to major or minor in Spanish. The plans of study include the following:

• Major in Spanish
• Second Major
• Minor in Spanish

Students seeking a bachelor's degree in the following non-teacher education major must complete: (1) degree requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree and (2) University Studies requirements (refer to those sections of this catalog). In addition, courses in the major must be completed as shown below.

Note: Oral proficiency is an integral component of language instruction at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Before credit or equivalency is given for a foreign language correspondence course, the student requesting such credit or equivalency must demonstrate satisfactory oral proficiency in the language as determined by the department head.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES HONORS PROGRAM

This plan of study is for students who wish to earn a B.A. degree in Spanish. It requires twenty-seven semester hours of Spanish beyond the elementary level. Students who are considering teaching in high schools or middle schools and plan to pursue emergency permits should follow the course requirements for English or language arts teacher certification.

Required courses in the major (33 semester hours)
Spa 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 341, plus four additional advanced (300-400 level) Spanish courses.

Other Requirements
A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all Spanish courses required for this major. Twelve semester hours of Advanced (300-level or above) Spanish must be taken at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Required courses in the major (27 semester hours)
Spa 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332, 341, plus 6 sh additional advanced (300-400 level) Spanish. Students who are considering teaching in high schools or middle schools and plan to pursue emergency permits should follow the course requirements for English or language arts teacher certification.

Note: This plan of study is not an option for Secondary Teacher Certification, Option II, Spanish majors.

Other Requirements
A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all Spanish courses required for this major. Twelve semester hours of Advanced (300-level or above) Spanish must be taken at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Required courses in the major (18* semester hours)
Spa 231*, 232, 331, 332, 341, and 3 sh from 353 or 354 or one 400-level Spanish course.
*Prerequisites: Spa 131 and 132 or equivalency.

Other Requirements
A grade of "C" or higher must be earned in all Spanish courses required for this major. Twelve semester hours of Advanced (300-level or above) Spanish must be taken at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Students may choose to major or minor in Spanish or to elect Spanish as their second specialization or field in the teacher education program. The plans of study include the following:

• Secondary Education, Option I
• Secondary Education, Option II
• Specialization in Bilingual for Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary)
  

Students seeking a bachelor's degree in any of the following teacher education programs must complete: (1) degree requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree (refer to the bachelor's degree requirements section of the catalog), (2) University Studies requirements (refer to that section of the catalog), (3) requirements for admission to and retention in the Teacher Education Program (refer to the Center for Educator Certfication and Academic Services section of the catalog), and (4) professional development courses (refer to the appropriate departmental section in the catalog, i.e. Department of Elementary Education or Department of Secondary and Higher Education). In addition, courses in the major must be completed as shown below.

Students desiring to teach in elementary school should select the interdisciplinary studies major with an academic specialization.

Required courses in the specialization (21 semester hours)
Eng 301 or 331, 358, 457, 462; Spa 331, 332; 3 sh from Spa 341 or 354; and one half of student teaching in a Bilingual classroom.

Other requirements
Refer to the Department of Elementary Education's section of the catalog.

FRENCH

Students may minor in French for the bachelor's degree by completing eighteen hours of which nine semester hours advanced must be taken at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Required courses for minor in bachelor's degree (24 semester hours)
Fre 131, 132, 231, 232; 12 sh of advanced courses

Note: Oral proficiency is an integral component of language instruction at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Before credit or equivalency is given for a foreign language correspondence course, the student requesting such credit or equivalency must demonstrate satisfactory oral proficiency in the language as determined by the Literature and Languages Department.

Students desiring to teach in elementary school should select the interdisciplinary studies major with an academic specialization.

Required courses in the specialization (27semester hours)
Fre 131, 132, 231, 232, 331, 332; 6 sh of advanced courses; Eng 457 or FLL 411; TOPT test is required.

Other Requirements
Refer to the Department of Elementary Education's section of this catalog.