FOREIGN
LANGUAGES
Chair: Enrique J.
Porrúa
Faculty: Katherine
V. Denton, Chiung-Yun Huang, Peter T. Imoro, Ana Cecilia Lara*, Ana Rodríguez Navas**
*Coordinator
of Spanish Licensure
**Coordinator of French Minor
The
Department of Foreign Languages at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
is committed to the teaching of foreign languages as an indispensable part of
the University’s mission. The
Department, with faculty from different countries, embodies and promotes
diversity and multiculturalism so that students function effectively as global
citizens. In our programs, students
acquire basic and advanced skills by studying language, literature, and
cultures; develop cross-cultural competency; enhance the understanding of their
own language; and sharpen their critical thinking skills. The Department offers activities to enhance
formal language study and regularly sends students abroad for a semester or
summer study. A favorable
teacher-student ratio facilitates small classes and provides students with
personalized instruction. The Department
takes very seriously its role in preparing majors and minors to apply their
liberal arts education to future career goals.
The Department offers programs for the Spanish major; the student
seeking North Carolina Teacher Licensure in Spanish, grades K-12; the
Education major seeking an academic concentration in Spanish; and the student
majoring in another subject who wishes to develop a minor in Spanish or simply
to choose an elective or two in a foreign language.
SPANISH
|
Requirements
for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
|
General Education Program |
44 |
|
Required Prerequisite Courses: SPN 2310 and 2320 or SPN 2330 |
6 |
|
Pronunciation
Proficiency—May be met with a P grade in SPN 2990 or through Pronunciation
Proficiency Validation by Department Chair. Required Courses: SPN
3110, 3120,
3150, 3200, 3700 |
15 |
|
Spanish
Electives—Seven courses from those listed below (at least one literature course
at the 4000 level is required): |
21 |
|
General Electives |
34 |
|
|
Total: 121 |
TEACHER
LICENSURE IN SPANISH (K-12)
Students seeking North Carolina Teacher Licensure in Spanish,
grades K-12, complete all of the B.A. in Spanish degree requirements; they also
complete the licensure requirements described below as part of the 34 hours of
General Electives. Upon successful
completion of this program of study and related requirements, graduates are
eligible for a Standard Professional I license to teach in the State of North
Carolina. For a more detailed
description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to
Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education section of this
catalog.
|
Licensure Requirements in Spanish
(K-12) |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Educator Preparation Core EPC
2020, 2040, 3010, 3030 |
9 |
|
Content Pedagogy SPN 3010, 4400, 4480, 4490; CSC 4050 |
19 |
|
|
Total: 28 |
ACADEMIC
CONCENTRATION IN SPANISH
For students
seeking a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, or
Physical Education, the Department offers an Academic Concentration in Spanish
of 24 hours. This Academic Concentration is available to other students,
regardless of major.
|
Requirements for an Academic
Concentration in Spanish |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
1. Required Courses SPN
2310 and 2320
or SPN 2330; 3110
and 3120; 3150 and 3200 |
18 |
|
2. Elective Courses: choose two
courses (including at least one 4000-level course) from the following: SPN
3210, 3220, 3310, 3320, 3360, 3510, 3610, 3620, 3700,
3710, 4210, 4220, 4550, 4700, 4710, 4730 |
6 |
|
|
Total: 24 |
MINOR
PROGRAMS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Each
minor consists of 18 hours selected from courses listed below as Options for
the Minor Program.
Options for
a Minor in French
FRN 1320, 2310, 2320; FRN 2550, 2560; FRN 3210, 3220; FRN 3610; FRN 4510
Options for
a Minor in Spanish
Required: SPN 2310 and 2320 or SPN 2330; SPN 3110 and 3120; Options for 6 additional hours: SPN 3150, 3200, 3210, 3220, 3310, 3320, 3360, 3510, 3610, 3620, 3700, 3710
Options for
a Minor in Hispanic Studies
Refer
to the Special Programs and Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog
for a description of this program.
COURSES
A
student presenting two or more units in a high school language course and
wishing to continue the study of that language should, after having
satisfactorily passed a review of proficiency in the language, register in the
course for which the student is qualified.
FRENCH
(FRH)
FRH 1310,
1320. Elementary French I, II
The
sequence of 1310‑1320 introduces French grammar and vocabulary and some
aspects of French culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing
are stressed in that order. Credit, 3 semester hours.
FRH 2310,
2320. Intermediate French I, II
Grammar
review, translation and composition; oral practice through drill and
discussion. An introduction to French civilization and literature. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: FRH 1310,
1320 or two units of high school French.
FRH 2550,
2560. French Conversation and
Composition
Intensive
practice in aural‑oral French, based on French literature and
civilization subject matter; further study of grammar, vocabulary, and idiom;
further training in formal and free composition. Credit, 3 semester hours.
FRH 3210,
3220. Study of French Literature
Masterpieces
of French literature from the beginning to the present as an outgrowth of
French history and civilization. Credit,
3 semester hours. PREREQ: FRH 2310, 2320 or permission of instructor.
FRH 3610. French Civilization and Culture
A
course designed to give students a better understanding of the history and
civilization of France and other French‑speaking countries and to
increase their knowledge of the general French culture. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: FRH 2310 or
its equivalent.
FRH
4510. Study Abroad: Study Tour in France
A
trip designed to acquaint students with various aspects of French life and
civilization through visits to places of historical and cultural interest. Credit, 2‑7 semester hours. PREREQ:
Consent of instructor.
GERMAN
(GER)
GER 1310,
1320. Elementary German I, II
The
sequence of 1310‑1320 introduces German grammar and vocabulary and
aspects of German culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, and writing are
stressed in that order. Credit, 3
semester hours.
GER 2310,
2320. Intermediate German I, II
Grammar
review, translation and composition; oral practice through drill and
discussion. An introduction to German civilization. Credit, 3 semester hours each. PREREQ: GER
1310, 1320 or 2 units of high school German.
ITALIAN
(ITL)
ITL 1310,
1320. Elementary Italian I, II
The
sequence 1310‑1320 introduces Italian grammar and vocabulary and aspects
of Italian culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, and writing are stressed in
that order. Credit, 3 semester hours
each.
SPANISH
(SPN)
SPN 1310,
1320. Elementary Spanish I, II
The
sequence 1310‑1320 introduces Spanish grammar and vocabulary and some
aspects of Spanish culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing
are stressed in that order. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SPN 2310,
2320. Intermediate Spanish I, II
The
sequence 2310‑2320 develops increased competence in aural comprehension,
speaking, reading, and writing and reviews Spanish grammar. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: SPN 1310, 1320; two units of high school Spanish; or permission
of instructor.
SPN
2330. Spanish for Heritage Speakers
An
intensive review of the Spanish language designed for students with extensive
cultural background in the target language.
Available to non-native speakers who have an extensive foreign language
background. Credit, 6 semester hours. PREREQ:
Permission of instructor.
SPN
2990. Spanish Phonetics and
Pronunciation
Students
planning to major in Spanish or receive teacher licensure in Spanish will be
advised whether they need to take this course, after completing one semester of
Spanish. May be taken up to three times
for credit. Pass/Fail grading. Credit, 1 semester hour.
SPN
3010. Early Laboratory Experiences for
Prospective Teachers
This
course is designed to give prospective Spanish teacher candidates initial
exposure to public schools in order to provide them with a realistic
preparation for student teaching, challenge their underlying beliefs about
teaching and learning, form a basis for a personal decision on teaching Spanish
as a career, and build a background for further professional study and
growth. Credit, 1 semester hour.
SPN
3080. Spanish Education Field Experience
Early
field experiences for the Spanish education major providing observation and
instructional experiences in a variety of educational settings. Development of lesson plans and instructional
activities in response to the unique features of learning environments. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ:
SPN 2320, SPN 2330, or permission of instructor.
SPN
3110. Spanish Composition and Review of
Grammar
Intensive
practice in task-oriented compositions and comprehensive review of grammatical
forms and usage. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: SPN 2310 and SPN 2320; SPN 2330; or
permission of instructor.
SPN
3120. Spanish Conversation
Development
of oral communication skills. Emphasis
on use of language in everyday situations, vocabulary growth, listening
comprehension, and correctness in grammar.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: SPN 2310 and SPN 2320;
SPN 2330; or permission of instructor.
SPN 3150.
Analytical Skills and Critical Aspects of Spanish
Students
review and extend their knowledge of all basic patterns (e.g., grammar,
vocabulary, sociocultural norms) of the language. They develop their oral and written skills in
describing, narrating and presenting arguments.
They are exposed to texts and audio-visual material that provide them with
a deeper understanding of the Spanish-speaking world. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 3110 and SPN 3120; or permission
of instructor.
SPN 3200.
Literary Analysis and Criticism in Spanish
Through a variety of representative works of Hispanic
literature, this course focuses on the discussion and practical application of
different approaches to the critical reading of literary texts. We also study basic concepts and problems of
literary theory, as well as strategies for research and academic writing in
Spanish. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: SPN 3110, SPN 3120 and
SPN 3150; or permission of instructor.
SPN
3210. Survey of Spanish-American
Literature I
Masterpieces
of Latin American literature from Colonization to Romanticism as an outgrowth
of Latin American history and civilization.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 3200 or permission of instructor.
SPN
3220. Survey of Spanish-American
Literature II
Masterpieces
of Latin American literature from Post‑Romanticism to the present as an outgrowth
of Latin American history and civilization.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 3200 or permission of instructor.
SPN
3310. Survey of Literature of Spain I
Masterpieces
of Spanish literature from Middle Ages to Golden Age as an outgrowth of Spanish
history and civilization. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 3200 or permission of instructor.
SPN
3320. Survey of Literature of Spain II
Masterpieces
of Spanish literature from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries
as an outgrowth of Spanish history and civilization. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 3200 or
permission of instructor.
SPN 3360.
History of the Spanish Language
This
course offers a panoramic study of the evolution of spoken Latin into modern
Spanish. Topics covered will include:
the major historical events that influenced the evolution of Spanish;
phonological change; morphological and syntactic change; lexical borrowings
from other languages; and semantic change.
We will also study representative texts that illustrate the evolution of
the Spanish language, and students will be assigned a similar text as an
individual project. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: SPN 3110, SPN 3120 and SPN
3150; or permission of instructor.
SPN
3510. Study Abroad
A
trip designed to acquaint students with various aspects of Latin American or
Spanish life and civilization through visits to places of historical and
cultural interest. Credit, 2‑7
semester hours. PREREQ: Permission of
department chair.
SPN
3610. Civilization and Culture of
Spanish America
A
course designed to give students a better understanding of the history and
civilization of Spanish America and to increase their knowledge of general
Hispanic cultures. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: SPN 2320 or SPN 2330 or permission of instructor.
SPN
3620. Civilization and Culture of Spain
A
course designed to give students a better understanding of the history and
civilization of Spain and to increase their knowledge of general Hispanic
culture. Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: SPN 2320 or SPN 2330 or permission of instructor.
SPN
3700. Advanced Grammar and Composition
Refinement
of Spanish writing skills through exercises which enhance control of grammar,
expand vocabulary, and promote greater awareness of rhetoric and critical
reading. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
SPN 3150 or permission of instructor.
SPN
3710. Business Spanish
Spanish
as applied to business skills such as letter writing, making reservations,
billing, ordering, and using the metric system.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: SPN 3150 or permission of
instructor.
SPN
4130. Topics in Colonial
Spanish-American Literature
This
course covers literature from the first written expressions of pre-Columbian
America to the authors and works of Spanish America as a colony of Spain. Credit:
3-6 semester hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits with the change
of topic. PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
SPN
4140. 19th Century Spanish-American
Literature
This
course covers literature from the works and authors of independent Spanish
America at the beginning of the 19th Century to the authors and works of
Spanish American Modernism. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
SPN
4150. Contemporary Spanish-American
Literature
This
course covers the main literary schools, authors, and works in Spanish America
from the early 20th century to the present.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
SPN
4230. Topics in Medieval, Renaissance,
and Golden Age Literature
This
course concentrates on main literary works and/or authors of Spain from the
origins of Spanish Peninsular literature (XII Century) to the Golden Age (XVII
Century). Credit: 3-6 semester hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6
credits with the change of topic. PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
SPN
4240. 19th Century Literature of Spain
A
course that focuses on topics pertaining to the main literary schools, authors,
and works in Spain from the Spanish peninsular Romanticism to Realism and
Naturalism at the end of the nineteenth century. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
SPN
4250. Contemporary Literature of Spain
The
main literary schools, authors, and works in Spain from the early 20th century
to the present. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
SPN
4400. Methods of Teaching Spanish
Theory
and applied methods and materials and evaluation procedures for teaching
foreign languages in grades K-12. May
count as Spanish major elective. Credit,
3 sem. hours. PREREQ: SPN 3700 and admission to Teacher Education.
SPN
4480. Professional Seminar for
Pre-Service Teachers
This
seminar is specifically designed to coincide with the teacher candidate
internship experience. Through the
seminar, teacher candidates are supported with the appropriate resources to
complement their teaching experience in off-campus public school settings. Emphasis is placed on increasing students’
pedagogical expertise by discussing controversial Spanish grammar topics,
addressing how to integrate culture, history, and politics into lessons,
developing instructional techniques that can be easily adapted to the needs of
students, and addressing the needs of heritage speakers. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
Admission to professional semester.
COREQ: SPN 4490.
SPN
4490. Internship for Spanish Education
Provides
relevant intensive full-semester internship experiences in off-campus public
school setting or settings. Requires a
continuous full-time teaching experience in K-12 Spanish. Pass/Fail grading. Credit, 9 semester hours. PREREQ:
Admission to professional semester.
SPN
4550. Directed Study in Spanish
Involves
investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing
courses. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
Overall GPA of at least 3.00; junior or senior standing; and permission
of instructor, Department Chair, and Dean.
SPN
4700. Introduction to Spanish
Linguistics
An
introduction to Spanish linguistics: a diachronic study of the phonological,
morphemic, syntactical, semantic aspects of Spanish; dialectical and
sociolectal differences in present-day Spanish.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of
instructor.
SPNS
4xxx. Special Topics in Hispanic Studies
Selected
topics related to language, literature, film, or culture of Spain or Spanish
America. Title and topic may vary from
year to year. Credit, 3 semester hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
with change of topic. PREREQ: SPN 3700 or permission of instructor.
OTHER FOREIGN LANGUAGES (XXX) These courses offer students the opportunity to study a
foreign language not otherwise offered in the regular UNCP curriculum.
XXX 1310,
1320. Introductory Foreign Language
Study
The
sequence 1310-1320 introduces the grammar and vocabulary of the language, with
attendance to some aspects of the related culture. Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and
writing are stressed in that order.
Credit, 3 semester hours each.
XXX 2310,
2320. Intermediate Foreign Language
Study
The
sequence 2310-2320 develops increased competence in aural comprehension,
grammar, translation, and composition.
Credit, 3 semester hours each.
PREREQ: Completion of the
1310-1320 sequence or two high school units of the specified language.
XXXS
3000. Special Topics in Foreign Language
Study
In-depth
study of specific topics in a foreign language, including culture, literature,
linguistics, or film. Taught exclusively
in the foreign language. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: Completion of at least 4 semesters in the
foreign language in which the course is taught, or permission of instructor.