Spanish Teaching (BS)

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Program Requirements

Prerequisites to the Major

Language - Choose 8 Credit(s).

A review of the fundamentals of grammar, practice in written and oral expression, development of listening and reading skills, brief cultural components.

Prerequisites:
one year university level Spanish or equivalent
Goal Areas:
GE-06, GE-08

A review of the fundamentals of grammar, practice in written and oral expression, development of listening and reading skills, brief cultural components. Prereq: One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
one year university level Spanish or equivalent
Goal Areas:
GE-06, GE-08

Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.Pre: One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills at the intermediate level. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
One year university level Spanish or equivalent

Major Common Core

Core coursework - Choose 12 Credit(s).

Includes basic communication exchanges, common vocabulary and experiences. Emphasis is on improving written expression through compositions related to socio-cultural topics of the countries in which Spanish is the primary language.

Prerequisites:
none
Goal Areas:
GE-06, GE-08

Introduction to theory and practice of modern language teaching, including lessons in listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and culture. Includes testing, program design, lesson planning, and use of technology. Prereq: Students must demonstrate sufficient language competence in the target language so as to be able to teach courses exclusively in the target language. See content faculty for evaluation. Fall

Prerequisites:
Students must demonstrate sufficient language competence in the target language so as to be able to teach courses exclusively in the target language. See content faculty for evaluation.

A field experience including placement in the secondary level school setting for students earning licensure in modern language teaching. Practicum students work with middle or high school students of French, German, or Spanish. Take concurrently with or following WLC 460.

Prerequisites:
none

Introduction to theory and practice of modern language teaching for children grades K-6, including oral language development, second language literacy development, content-based language instruction, and techniques for language immersion programs. Prereq: Students must demonstrate sufficient language competence in the target language so as to be able to teach courses exclusively in the target language. See content faculty for evaluation.

Prerequisites:
Students must demonstrate sufficient language competence in the target language so as to be able to teach courses exclusively in the target language. See content faculty for evaluation.

A field experience including placement in the elementary level school setting for students earning licensure in modern language teaching. Practicum students work with elementary school students in French, German, or Spanish. Take concurrently with or following WLC 462.

Prerequisites:
none

Major Restricted Electives

Conversation - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s).

Emphasis on development of oral communication skills and improvement in writing.

Prerequisites:
none

Increase proficiency of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Language/Linguistics - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s).

Topics will vary and course may be repeated for credit. Language topics include pronunciation and intonation, advanced grammar, Spanish for the marketplace, etc. The focus is on advanced oral or written communication. Prereq: Two years of university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years of university level Spanish or equivalent

Emphasis is on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Topics may vary. Course may be repeated for credit. Discussion and analysis of Spanish linguistics (syntax, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, translation theory and practice.) Prereq: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

Reading - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s).

Discussion and analysis of major themes and movements based on selected readings from representative authors from the Spanish speaking world. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

An introduction to reading literature in Spanish. Discussion and analysis of representative works by major authors from the Spanish speaking world.

Prerequisites:
none

Spanish Peninsular Civilization - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s).

Major cultural and historical aspects of Spain from ancient times to the present. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites:
none

Spanish American Civilization - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s).

Major cultural and historical aspects of Latin America from pre-colonial times to the present. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish

Spanish Peninsular Literature - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s).

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish

Spanish American Literature - Choose 3 - 6 Credit(s).

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish

Major Unrestricted Electives

Choose 1 - 11 Credit(s).

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites:
none

Topics will vary and course may be repeated for credit. Language topics include pronunciation and intonation, advanced grammar, Spanish for the marketplace, etc. The focus is on advanced oral or written communication. Prereq: Two years of university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years of university level Spanish or equivalent

Emphasis on development of oral communication skills and improvement in writing.

Prerequisites:
none

Major cultural and historical aspects of Spain from ancient times to the present. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Major cultural and historical aspects of Latin America from pre-colonial times to the present. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Discussion and analysis of major themes and movements based on selected readings from representative authors from the Spanish speaking world. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Increase proficiency of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Emphasis is on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish or equivalent

An introduction to reading literature in Spanish. Discussion and analysis of representative works by major authors from the Spanish speaking world.

Prerequisites:
none

Topics may vary. Course may be repeated for credit. Discussion and analysis of Spanish linguistics (syntax, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, translation theory and practice.) Prereq: Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Completion of 4 credits of 300 level or equivalent

This course is targeted at language professionals including teachers, business professionals, health professionals, law enforcement professionals. The purpose is to improve overall oral proficiency and address communication issues and vocabulary associated with the students' field of expertise.

Prerequisites:
none

Variable topics. Prereq: Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent

Prerequisites:
Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Study for credit must be approved by the department prior to departure.

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit. Prereq: Two years university level Spanish

Prerequisites:
Two years university level Spanish

Topics will vary. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites:
none

Internship in Spanish is designed to provide opportunities to apply classroom learning to practice and enhance skills, to experience the workplace and professional demands, and to explore a career.

Prerequisites:
none

Variable topics. Prereq: Completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent

Prerequisites:
completion of eight 300-level credits, or equivalent

Other Graduation Requirements

See the K-12 Teaching Programs section of the catalog for admission requirements for professional education and for a list of required professional education courses.
All students seeking a teaching license must meet and maintain the requirements to be admitted into professional education.

Degree
Bachelor of Science

Major Credits
72

Total Credits
120

Locations
Mankato

Career Cluster
Education and Training

Accreditation
CAEP
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation


This program satisfies licensure-to-practice standards for Minnesota and may satisfy standards for other states or US territories.

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