The Language and Culture Program at The College of St. Scholastica offers both a major and a minor in Spanish. The courses in the program combine academic and experiential learning to prepare students with the linguistic and cultural skills to engage in responsible living and meaningful work in Spanish-language contexts. Through the exploration of language, history, culture, literature, service-learning, and contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world, the major and minor encourage communicative competency and the appropriate interpersonal/intercultural skills in both foreign and domestic settings. The programs prepare students with a solid background for work in or continued learning about Spanish and Latinx cultures. Students may pursue a Minnesota K-12 license to teach Spanish by completing the Spanish major and the appropriate education courses as specified below.
Contact Information
gcl@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the a Spanish Middle/Secondary Education degree, students will:
- Practice critical reflection in the analysis and improvement of their teaching.
- Demonstrate a sound foundation of content knowledge in the subject areas they teach.
- Understand and implement best practices in their teaching.
- Demonstrate the dispositions critical to effective teaching.
- Practice responsive teaching that meets the diverse needs of all students in their classrooms.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (e.g. parents, K-12 administrators, community members) to enhance student learning.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Spanish K-12 Education major.
Program Requirements
Major Credits: 88-93
Major Residency Credits: 16
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Program Required Courses
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
SPN 2101 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
or SPN 2150 | Intermediate Spanish I in Cuernavaca |
SPN 2102 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
SPN 3101 | Advanced Spanish in Context I | 4 |
SPN 3102 | Advanced Spanish in Context II | 4 |
SPN 4555 | Internship | 0-4 |
or GSJ 4555 | GSJ Internship |
| 4 |
| Civilización y cultura de España | |
| Civilización y cultura de Latinoamérica | |
| Perspectivas Culturales Latin@s | |
| Topics in Hispanic Culture and Civilization or Literature (A Topic Covering Civilization and Culture) | |
| 6 |
| Hispanic Poetry | |
| Cuentos cortos en español | |
| Topics in Hispanic Culture and Civilization or Literature (Topics in Hispanic Literature) | |
| Literatura de la justicia social | |
| Escritoras latinoamericanas | |
| Mitos y Leyendas en Español | |
| Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature | |
| |
| 14 |
| Introduction to Mexico | |
| Culture Through Film | |
| The Other Americas | |
| Modern Latin American History | |
| Spanish Conversation in Cuernavaca | |
| Conversacion en Espanol | |
| Topics in Hispanic Culture and Civilization or Literature | |
| Spanish for the Health Care Professions | |
| Topics | |
| Independent Study | |
SPN 3440 | Spanish Teaching Methods | 4 |
Total Credits | 88-93 |
Up to 4 credits in English may count toward the major. These credits may include GSJ 3303 The Other Americas, SPN 3303 The Other Americas, GSJ 3307 Modern Latin American History, HIS 3307 Modern Latin American History, and GSJ 3202 Culture Through Film. Other courses in English may count with the prior consent of the Spanish faculty.
Study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country is strongly recommended, including for the K-12 Teaching Preparation Track.
Degree Requirements
To graduate from The College of St. Scholastica, baccalaureate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Total Credits: 120
Upper Division Credits: 40
Residency Requirement: 30
Minimum GPA: 2.0