International Languages and Cultures, Certification Track (French or Spanish), B.A.

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The program in International Languages and Cultures prepares students to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and globally-connected world. We offer degrees and minors in French, German, Spanish as well as a Stand-Alone Certificate in Global Languages and Cultures. We also offer a BA in Teaching Certification in French and Spanish. Students who study languages and cultures become more engaged global citizens while developing valuable skills in intercultural communication and research.

Requirements

Unless students begin the program with a strong background in the target language, they may require five years to complete the major with certification program.

Students majoring in Spanish or French and seeking P-12 certification must take the Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment (Test 360) and the following courses prior to being admitted to the College of Education.

EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements

Field of Study: 18 Hours

Concentration in Spanish with P-12 Certification

Choose ONE of the following two options:

Option A:

SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 1002 - Elementary German II 3 Credit Hours
(or)
FREN 1002 - Elementary French II 3 Credit Hours
(or)
3 credits from additional Field of Study approved for second major or degree
(and)
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours
MEDT 2501 - Multiple Literacies for Ed. 3 Credit Hours

Option B:

Students must complete through the 2001 level in a second language unless they complete a second major or a second degree. In that case, 9 hours of approved courses for the additional Field of Study may replace this requirement. (Applies only after completing a second major or degree)

SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours
MEDT 2501 - Multiple Literacies for Ed. 3 Credit Hours
(and)
3 hours from additional Field of Study approved for second major or degree (see note above)

Concentration in French with P-12 Certification

Choose ONE of the following two options:

Option A:

FREN 1002 - Elementary French II 3 Credit Hours
FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I 3 Credit Hours
GRMN 1002 - Elementary German II 3 Credit Hours
(or)
SPAN 1002 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Credit Hours
(or)
3 credits from additional Field of Study approved for second major or degree
(and)
EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours

Option B:

FREN 1002 - Elementary French II 3 Credit Hours
FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours
MEDT 2501 - Multiple Literacies for Ed. 3 Credit Hours
(and)
3 hours from additional Field of Study approved for second major or degree (see note below)

Spanish Majors must take:

Spanish majors must complete 25 semester hours: 15 credit hours of required SPAN courses and 6 credit hours of SPAN electives above SPAN 3015 and 3 credit hours of FORL 3000 Global Languages and Cultures (or future cross listed FREN/GRMN/SPAN and 1 credit hour from SPAN 4484 Senior Capstone.

25 major credit hours from required SPAN courses

SPAN 3015 - Spanish for Professions 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 3030 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 3102 - Spanish Composition 3 Credit Hours
SPAN 4012 - Spanish Culture and Civilization 3 Credit Hours
(or)
SPAN 4013 - Latin American Culture and Civilization 3 Credit Hours
(and)
SPAN 4040 - Spanish Linguistics 3 Credit Hours
(or)
SPAN 4170 - Advanced Language Skills 3 Credit Hours
(and)
SPAN 4484 - Senior Capstone 1 Credit Hours
(and)
FORL 3000 - Global Languages and Cultures Colloquium 3 Credit Hours
(and)
6 credit hours of SPAN electives above SPAN 3015

French Majors must take:

25 major credit hours from required FREN courses

FREN 3100 - Composition and Conversation 3 Credit Hours
FREN 3211 - Topics in French Culture 3 Credit Hours
FREN 4000 - Advanced French Translation 3 Credit Hours
(or)
FREN 4310 - Francophone Civilization 3 Credit Hours
(or)
FREN 4320 - French Civilization and Culture 3 Credit Hours
(and)
FORL 3000 - Global Languages and Cultures Colloquium 3 Credit Hours
(and)
FREN 4484 - Senior Capstone 1 Credit Hours
(and)
12 credit hours from 4 FREN courses at FREN 3000 and 4000 level

Both French and Spanish majors must take the following courses:

FORL 4501 - Foundations of Language Development 3 Credit Hours
FORL 4502 - Methods of Foreign Language Teaching 3 Credit Hours
SEED 4271 - Instruction, Assessment, and Management in the Secondary Classroom 2 Credit Hours
SEED 4271L - Instruction, Assessment, and Management in the Secondary Classroom Lab 1 Credit Hours
CEPD 4101 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit Hours
SPED 3715 - The Inclusive Classroom: Differentiating Instruction 3 Credit Hours
MEDT 3401 - Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 3 Credit Hours
FORL 4586 - Teaching Internship 3.0 - 9.0 Credit Hours

Note:

They must complete through the 2001 level in a second language unless they complete a second major or a second degree. In that case, 9 hours of approved courses for the additional Field of Study may replace this requirement. Certification candidates must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher.

8 credit hours from electives

ILC strongly recommends to its majors that electives be courses at the 3000 level level or above in their major language