Linguistics and Spanish Combined Degree, BA/MAT

The following six courses are required for the LIN major

• LIN 101 - Human Language
• LIN 201 - Phonetics
• LIN 301 - Phonology
• LIN 311 - Syntax
• LIN 405 - Writing in Linguistics
• LIN 431 - Structure of an Uncommonly Taught Language

The following three courses are required for the TESOL certification

• LIN 307 - Introduction to Sociolinguistics
• LIN 375 - TESOL Pedagogy: Theory and Practice
• LIN 378 - TESOL Pedagogy: Language and Literacy Development

Three additional electives are required, chosen in consultation with the Undergraduate Program Director in Linguistics

Example: 

• LIN 240 - Spanish in the US
• LIN 321 - Morphology
• SPN 393 - Intro to Hispanic Linguistics (counts as both LIN and SPN elective)

Three of the following:

• SPN 395 - Intro to Spanish-American Lit I
• SPN 396 - Intro to Spanish-American Lit II
• SPN 397 - Intro to Spanish Lit I
• SPN 398 - Intro to Spanish Lit II
• Five additional courses; two may be at the 200 level; at least two must be at the 400-level

Graduate Spanish Coursework for MAT SPN

Fifteen (15) SPN credits at the graduate (500) level, chosen with approval of the Graduate Director:

Example:

• SPN 505 - Hispanic Dialectology and Sociolinguistics 3 credits
• SPN 506 - Bilingualism 3 credits
• SPN 510 - Hispanic Cultures 3 credits
• SPN 515 - Spanish Composition and Translation 3 credits
• Additional SPN Literature elective at the 500 level

General Professional Preparation

• SSE 350 - Foundations of American Education

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• CEF 347

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• CEF 547 - Principles and Practices of Special Education 3 credits

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• PSY 327 - Introduction to Human Development
• LIN 344 - Literacy Development

Professional Preparation in TESOL & World Languages: Methods Courses

Students should consult with the Director of the TESOL program for additional information about the TESOL courses.

• LIN 375 - TESOL Pedagogy: Theory and Practice Credits: 3 credits (“Methods I”) (**see I above) AND
• LIN 449 - Field Experience N-12 Credits: 1 credits

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• LIN 449 - Field Experience, Grades N-12

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• LIN 378 - TESOL Pedagogy: Language and Literacy Development Credits: 3 credits (“Methods II”) (**see I above) AND
• LIN 450 - Field Experience N-12 Credits: 1 credits

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• LIN 450 - Field Experience N-12 Credits: 1 credits

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• FLA 506 - Curriculum Development 3 credits AND
• FLA 550 - Field Experience 1 credit

Professional Preparation in TESOL & World Languages: Student Teaching

• LIN 574 - Managing Instruction, Assessment, and Resources in TESOL 3 credits AND
• LIN 581 - Supervised Student Teaching in TESOL: Primary and Middle Level Grades PreK-6 3 credits

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• FLA 554 - Student Teaching Seminar Variable credits (1-3 credits) AND
• FLA 552 - Supervised Student Teaching 10-12

Notes:

All Teacher candidates must attend four (4) seminars and be fingerprinted.

• Training in Identifying and Reporting Suspected Cases of Child Abuse
• Identification and Referral of Substance Abuse
• Prevention of School Violence
• Dignity for All Students

For information call 631-632-7022 or register on the SPD website.