Minot State University - Foreign Language Department

Course Offerings

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Foreign Language
Minors in French, German, or Spanish (non-teaching)
Foreign Language Concentration
Foreign Language BA and International Business Double Majors
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Foreign Language
Minors in French, German, or Spanish (teaching)

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Foreign Language (128 CR)
General Education (38 cr)

Required Courses in Option

German Option (35 cr):

GERM 201 Intermediate German I (4)
GERM 202 Intermediate German II (4)
GERM 220 Zeitgeist in German Film (3)
GERM 320 German Phonetics (2)
GERM 321 German Conversation and Composition (3)
GERM 322 Introduction to German Literature (3)
GERM 323 German Culture (3)
GERM 422 Genres or Periods in German Literature (3)
GERM 450 Senior Capstone Project in German (3)
LANG 451 Study Abroad (4)
Elect one from the following (3 cr)

ENGL 303 History of the English Language (3)
ENGL 305 Advanced Grammar (3)

Spanish Option (35 cr):

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (4)
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (4)
SPAN 340 Spanish Phonetics (2)
SPAN 341 Spanish Conversation and Composition (3)
SPAN 342 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
SPAN 441 Spanish Peninsular Literature (3)
SPAN 442 Latin American Literature (3)
SPAN 450 Senior Capstone Project in Spanish (3)
LANG 451 Study Abroad (4)
Elect one from the following (3 cr)

SPAN 343 Spanish Peninsular Culture (3)
SPAN 344 Latin American Culture (3)

Elect one from the following (3 cr)

ENGL 303 History of the English Language (3)
ENGL 305 Advanced Grammar (3)

Dual Language Option:

Six 3-4 credit courses in any one language (German or Spanish) excluding first year courses (18-20)
The equivalent of a minor in one of the other two languages (18-22)
A 2 credit phonetics course in the major language (2)
Elect one from the following (3 cr)

ENGL 303 History of the English Language (3)
ENGL 305 Approaches to Grammar (3)

Second major or minor and/or concentrations (32 cr)

Electives (11-23 cr)

Your advisor will establish the unique sequence for your plan of study in the first semester you declare your major (most upper division courses rotate through a two-year cycle that accommodates all majors’ graduation goals).

Language Proficiency Test
In addition to the above courses, a language proficiency test is required of all foreign language majors.

Minors in French, German, or Spanish (non-teaching)
Students must complete six 3-4 credit courses, or the equivalent, in the language to earn a minor.

Foriegn Language Concentration
The concentration in Foreign Language consists of the 16 credit sequence in one of three language options: FREN, GERM or SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202. The requirement for 101 and 102 can be met by scoring 8 credits on the CLEP (College Level Examination Program). The 101 and 102 may be waived by department consent for students who have successfully completed 3-4 years of courses in one language option in high school. However, students entering MSU foreign language courses at the 200 level, and who intend to pursue graduate studies, are advised to take the CLEP exam to ensure graduate school acceptance of the foreign language concentration as a two year progressive sequence of college level language study.

Foreign Language BA and International Business Double Majors
Up to 15 credits in Foreign Language may also count towards satisfying the degree requirements in International Business for students pursuing a double major.

Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Foreign Language (129 cr)
General Education (38 cr)

Required Courses in Option (35 cr)

German Option (35 cr):

GERM 201 Intermediate German I (4)
GERM 202 Intermediate German II (4)
GERM 220 Zeitgeist in German Film (3)
GERM 320 German Phonetics (2)
GERM 321 German Conversation and Composition (3)
GERM 322 Introduction to German Literature (3)
GERM 323 German Culture (3)
GERM 422 Genres or Periods in German Literature (3)
GERM 450 Senior Capstone Project in German (3)
LANG 451 Study Abroad (4)
Elect one of the following (3 cr)

ENGL 303 History of the English Language (3)
ENGL 305 Advanced Grammar (3)

Spanish Option (35 cr):

SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (4)
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (4)
SPAN 340 Spanish Phonetics (2)
SPAN 341 Spanish Conversation and Composition (3)
SPAN 342 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
SPAN 441 Spanish Peninsular Literature (3)
SPAN 442 Latin American Literature (3)
SPAN 450 Senior Capstone Project in Spanish (3)
LANG 451 Study Abroad (4)
Elect one from the following (3 cr)

SPAN 343 Spanish Peninsular Culture (3)
SPAN 344 Latin America Culture (3)

Elect one from the following (3 cr)

ENGL 303 History of the English Language (3)
ENGL 305 Advanced Grammar (3)

Professional Education Sequence (38 cr)

ED 260 Educational Psychology (2)
ED 250 Foundations of Education (2)
ED 320 Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment* (3)
ED 380 Technology in Teaching* (2)
ED 460 Managing the Learning Environment* (2)
ED 470 Teaching Diverse Learners* (2)
ED 493 Student Teaching* (12)
LANG 390 Foreign Language Methods* (4)
Elect one of the following (3 cr)

PSY 255 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3)
PSY 352 Adolescent Psychology (3)

SPED 110 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
SS 283 Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in America (3)

* Requires admittance to Teacher Education.

Electives (18 cr)

Language Proficiency Test
In addition to the above courses, language proficiency tests are required of all foreign language majors. BSE candidates must achieve a rating higher than ‘advanced low’ on the OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) exam administered by certified ACTFL testing specialists.

Minors in French, German, or Spanish (teaching)
Students must complete six 3-4 credit courses or the equivalent, in the language, plus LANG 390 Foreign Language Methods (4) and LANG 451 Study Abroad (4) to earn a minor.