Modern Languages and Literatures

Bachelor of Arts

Gladys M. Varona-Lacey, Associate Professor and Chair

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (DMLL) offers curricula in French, German, and Spanish leading to a bachelor of arts degree, as well as a minor in Italian and courses in Hebrew. The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures serves the interests of students in their desire to communicate with and understand other peoples through the study of language, literature, culture, and civilization, and seeks to develop students' knowledge of the structure, use, history, and recurrent patterns of language. The department supports cross-cultural exploration and interdisciplinary study, and facilitates and encourages study abroad. The department prepares students for teaching language in middle schools and secondary schools, for graduate or professional school, and for the workplace. Our recent graduates who combined language study with coursework in other fields have entered professions such as law, medicine, business, government, social work, journalism, advertising, and banking.

Requirements for Honors in French, German, and Spanish

Students may apply as candidates for honors in French, German, or Spanish at the end of their junior year, but no later than the second week of the first semester of their senior year. To qualify, students must have a cumulative average of 3.50 in their major language, and propose a topic to the chair and the language committee. Upon approval of the proposal, the student will write an honors paper as a 3-credit independent study project under the supervision of an assigned adviser, and subsequently undertake the defense of the honors paper at an oral examination conducted by three members of the faculty of the department. If the project is judged by the honors committee to earn at least the grade of B, the student is awarded departmental honors.

Departmental Policies on Placement Examinations

Language Placement

1. Students with no previous training in a foreign language may begin by taking a 10100 course.

2. Students who have studied a foreign language in high school are required to take the appropriate placement test and register for courses as per placement by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.

3. Transfer students who have earned college credit in a foreign language may register for a course at the appropriate level indicated by their college transcripts.

To be formally accepted into a language major, students must demonstrate proficiency at the intermediate level in the chosen language. Proficiency can be demonstrated by language placement test scores or by completing the intermediate I and II (20100, 20200) courses. Credits earned in 309-10100, 309-10200, 309-20100, and 309-20200 in the German major will not apply toward the major, but they will count toward graduation.

A student may major in more than one language if his/her curriculum permits.

Study Abroad

General academic regulations concerning occasional credit from external sources apply to study abroad. In addition, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures allows a maximum of 12 major credits for a semester, or 15 major credits comparable to courses taught within the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (16 when earned in 4-credit courses) for an academic year of study abroad.

Certificate Program in International Business

In conjunction with the School of Business, the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a certificate in international business. See p. 46 for details.

Requirements for the Major in French --- B.A.

Credits in the major

	French courses numbered 308-20100 or above.	36
328-23200	Introduction to Linguistics	3
	Courses in a second language: All French majors are required to complete a second foreign language (a foreign language besides French) through the intermediate level or demonstrate equivalent proficiency as part of their major requirements.	0-12

Electives

	Electives	69-81
	Total, B.A. in French	120

Requirements for the Major in German --- B.A.

Credits in the major

	German beyond 309-20200 (see statement on placement tests, above)	30
328-23200	Introduction to Linguistics	3
	Courses in a second language	12

Electives

	Electives	75
	Total, B.A. in German	120

Requirements for the Major in Spanish --- B.A.

Credits in the major

318-33700	Introduction to Spanish Literature	3
318-33800	Introduction to Latin American Literature	3
	Additional Spanish courses numbered 318-20100 or above	30
328-23200	Introduction to Linguistics	3
	Courses in a second language (a foreign language besides Spanish) through the 202 level or equivalent proficiency	0-12

Electives

	Electives	69-81
	Total, B.A. in Spanish	120

Note: Unless otherwise specified, all courses are for 3 credits.

Minors in Modern Languages and Literatures

Requirements for the Minor in French

Requirements for the minor in French are a minimum of 18 credits beyond level 1. French courses at level 1 will earn credit toward graduation but not toward the minor. (See statement on placement tests, above.)

Requirements for the Minor in German

Requirements for the minor in German are a minimum of 15 credits beyond 309-10100 with at least 6 credits at level 3. The student who begins with 309-10100 will receive credit toward graduation but not toward the minor. (See statement on placement tests, above.)

Requirements for the Minor in Italian

Requirements for the minor in Italian are a minimum of 15 credits beyond 334-10100 with at least 6 credits at level 3. The student who begins with the 334-10100 course will receive credit toward graduation but not toward the minor. (See statement on placement tests, above.)

Requirements for the Minor in Spanish

Requirements for the minor in Spanish are a minimum of 18 credits beyond 318-20200 with at least 6 credits at level 3. Spanish courses at level 1 will receive credit toward graduation but not toward the minor. (See statement on placement tests, above.)

Departmental Requirements for the B.A. in French with Teaching Option

The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York State teaching certification on or after February 2, 2004. Entering first-year students in fall 2000 and thereafter will complete the following program.

Any transfer student entering the college in the 2002-2003 academic year, who intends to graduate and apply for New York teaching certification on or before February 2, 2004 will meet the requirements for the B.A. in French with Teaching Option found in the 2001-2002 Ithaca College Undergraduate Catalog, page 140.

Credits in the major Credits

328-23200	Introduction to Linguistics	3
	French courses numbered 308-20100 and above	36
Courses in a second language: All French majors are required to complete a second language (a foreign language besides French) through the intermediate level or demonstrate equivalent proficiency as part of their major requirements.		0-12
	Total required	39-51

Core education requirements

327-21910	Elements of Tutoring	3
312-20100	Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher	2
327-10100	Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher	2
620-23900	Educating Children with Special Needs	2
330-21010	Educational Psychology	3
395-34000	Social Foundations of Education	3
327-30810	Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines	3
327-31310	Pedagogy and Practice for the Teacher of Languages other than English	3
327-41210	Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching	3
327-49810	Professional Semester in Education	12
	Total core education requirements	36

Note: 620-22900 Second Language Acquisition: Its Nature and Meaning for Educators will not be required of French with teaching option majors because material covered in that course duplicates that covered in 327-31310 Pedagogy and Practice for the Teacher of Languages other than English.

Additional core requirements

· All teaching option students must successfully complete a writing course at the 106 level or above.

· All teaching option students must successfully complete the second -year review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in their subject. If a student receives an unsuccessful review or a review with stipulations, the student must participate in and successfully pass a second review the following year. Unsuccessful reviews and reviews with stipulations will be accompanied by a written statement outlining what must be done before the next review is complete.

· Students must earn a grade of B or better in 327-30810 and 327-31310 to qualify for student teaching. A grade of B- does not qualify.

· Professional Semester in Education and Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching constitute a full course load during the student teaching semester. No additional courses may be taken.

· All candidates for initial certification must successfully complete all three sections of the New York State Teacher Certification Examination: the liberal arts and science test, the assessment of teaching skills-written, and the content area exam.

· The student's department chair and the coordinator of teacher education must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.

	Electives	33-45
	Total, B.A. in French with teaching option	120

Departmental Requirements for the B.A. in German with Teaching Option

The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York State teaching certification on or after February 2, 2004. Entering first-year students in fall 2000 and thereafter will complete the following program.

Any transfer student entering the college in the 2002-2003 academic year, who intends to graduate and apply for New York teaching certification on or before February 2, 2004 will meet the requirements for the B.A. in German with Teaching Option found in the 2001-2002 Ithaca College Undergraduate Catalog, page 141.

Credits in the major Credits

	Credits in the major beyond 309-20200	30
328-23200	Introduction to Linguistics	3
	Credits in a second modern language	12
	Total required credits in major	45

Core education requirements

327-21910	Elements of Tutoring	3
312-20100	Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher	2
327-10100	Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher	2
620-23900	Educating Children with Special Needs	2
330-21010	Educational Psychology	3
395-34000	Social Foundations of Education	3
327-30810	Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines	3
327-31310	Pedagogy and Practice for the Teacher of Languages other than English	3
327-41210	Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching	3
327-49810	Professional Semester in Education	12
	Total core education requirements	36

Note: 620-22900 Second Language Acquisition: Its Nature and Meaning for Educators will not be required of German with teaching option majors because the material covered in that course duplicates that covered in 327-31310 Pedagogy and Practice for the Teacher of Languages other than English.

Additional core requirements

· All teaching option students must successfully complete a writing course at the 106 level or above.

· All teaching option students must successfully complete the second-year review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in their subject. If a student receives an unsuccessful review or a review with stipulations, the student must participate in and successfully pass a second review the following year. Unsuccessful reviews and reviews with stipulations will be accompanied by a written statement outlining what must be done before the next review is complete.

· Students must earn a grade of B or better in 327-30810 and 327-31310 to qualify for student teaching. A grade of B- does not qualify.

· Professional Semester in Education and Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching constitute a full course load during the student teaching semester. No additional courses may be taken.

· All candidates for provisional or initial certification must successfully complete all three sections of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam: the liberal arts and science test, the assessment of teaching skills-written, and the content area exam;

· The student's department chair and the Coordinator of Teacher Education must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.

	Electives	39
	Total, B.A. in German with teaching option	120

Departmental Requirements for the B.A. in Spanish with Teaching Option

The program requirements below are for students who will graduate and apply for New York State teaching certification on or after February 2, 2004. Entering first-year students in fall 2000 and thereafter will complete the following program.

Any transfer student entering the college in the 2002-2003 academic year, who intends to graduate and apply for New York teaching certification on or before February 2, 2004 will meet the requirements for the B.A. in Spanish with Teaching Option found in the 2001-2002 Ithaca College Undergraduate Catalog, page 141.

Credits in the major Credits

318-33700	Introduction to Spanish Literature	3
318-33800	Introduction to Latin American Literature	3
	Additional Spanish courses numbered 318-20100 and above	30
328-23200	Introduction to Linguistics	3
	Courses in a second language: All Spanish majors are required to complete a second language (a foreign language besides Spanish) through the intermediate level or demonstrate equivalent proficiency as part of their major requirements.	0-12
	Total required credits in major	39-51

Core education requirements

327-21910	Elements of Tutoring	3
312-20100	Technology for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher	2
327-10100	Literacy Education for the Middle/Secondary School Teacher	2
620-23900	Educating Children with Special Need s	2
330-21010	Educational Psychology	3
395-340-00	Social Foundations of Education	3
327-30810	Pedagogy and Practice across the Disciplines	3
327-31310	Pedagogy and Practice for the Teacher of Languages Other than English	3
327-41210	Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching	3
327-49810	Professional Semester in Education	12
	Total core education requirements	36

Note: 620-22900 Second language Acquisition: Its Nature and meaning for Educators will not be required of Spanish with teaching option majors because the material covered in that course duplicates that covered in 327-31310 Pedagogy and Practice for the Teacher of Languages Other than English.

Additional Core Requirements

· All teaching option students must successfully complete a writing course at the 106 level or above.

· All teaching option students must successfully complete the Second Year Review and maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA in their subject. If a student receives an unsuccessful review or a review with stipulations, the student must participate in and successfully pass a second review the following year. Unsuccessful reviews and reviews with stipulations will be accompanied by a written statement outlining what must be done before the next review is complete.

· Students must earn a grade of B or better in 327-30810 and 327-31310 to qualify for student teaching. A grade of B- does not qualify.

· Professional Semester in Education and the Seminar on the Practical Issues of Teaching constitute a full course load during the student teaching semester. No additional courses may be taken.

· All candidates for provisional or initial certification must successfully complete all three sections of the New York State Teacher Certification Exam: the liberal arts and science test, the assessment of teaching skills-written, and the content area exam;

· The student's department chair and the Coordinator of Teacher Education must approve any exceptions to the above requirements.

	Electives	33-45
	Total, B.A. in Spanish with teaching option	120

Policy on Prerequisites

A grade of C- or better is required for a 10100, 10200, 20100, and 20200 course in any language to fulfill a prerequisite for another course in the same language.