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Modern Languages and Literatures

Department of Modern Languages

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The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers a full range of courses for students interested in language, culture, and literature. Non-majors interested in the literature and culture of French-, German-, Japanese-, and Spanish-speaking peoples may choose elective credits from a variety of courses taught in English. The study of foreign cultures, languages, and literature is an integral part of a basic education and an essential component of one's university training. It provides students with the knowledge to better understand their own language and culture and to function intelligently as members of a multicultural society.

In addition to providing opportunities for students to participate in MSU-sponsored study abroad programs, the department offers advice concerning the role of language study in career planning. Foreign languages are used by interpreters, translators, and teachers. Language proficiency also enhances employment opportunities. With almost any "marketable" skill plus a foreign language, the chances of finding an interesting job are improved considerably. Foreign language training is a critically important skill for careers in business and commerce, secretarial/clerical positions, health care, government service, social services, and agriculture.

The department offers undergraduate options in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish. Lower division courses are designed to teach the five language skills: speaking, listening, understanding culture, reading, and writing. Advanced courses provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the important writers and movements of each language. Other advanced courses concentrate on history and contemporary culture. For students interested in teaching, K-12 teaching options are offered in French, German, and Spanish. The Department, in conjunction with the Department of History & Philosophy, offers both a non-teaching minor in Japan Studies and a Japan Studies option, as well as a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies.

For students planning careers in international business/management, the department offers a commerce option to provide students with the training necessary to enter master's degree programs in business. In conjunction with the College of Business, we also offer an International Business minor. This program also prepares students to compete for jobs in businesses where foreign language skills are desirable.


Curricula in Modern Languages and Literatures


This curriculum leads to the baccalaureate degree in Modern Languages - French, German, Japan Studies, and Spanish, with additional options in Commerce and Teaching. Students with previous language training will take a CLEP exam to place at the appropriate level. Courses taught in English may count toward the language major or minor with the consent of the advisor.

To be certified for graduation in a major option or a minor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, students must take one-half of the required MLL upper division credits in the department. Students who have already completed a degree at another university and are seeking teaching certification from MSU may be required to take some additional course work in the language as determined by the language advisor. In addition, the department will not accept grades lower than "C" (2.0) or P in any of the upper division courses required for the degree. (Note: Department-approved study-abroad credits are considered to be the equivalent of resident credits.)

Students with native or near-native ability in a given language may only enroll in courses for credit which have been approved by the appropriate language section.

FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES OPTION

Freshman YearCredits
MLF 101--Elementary French I   4
MLF 102D--Elementary French II    4
University Core and Electives     22
30
Sophomore YearCredits
MLF 219D--Intermediate French   3
MLF 220D--French Lang Culture    3
University Core and Electives     24
30
Junior And Senior YearsCredits
MLF 301--Histoire Civilisation   3
MLF 302--La France Aujourd'Hui    3
MLF 351--Adv Grammar & Composition    3
MLF 352--Adv Convers & Phonetics    3
MLF 401--French Literature I    3
MLF 402--French Literature II   3
MLF 449--Sem: French Lit Culture 
 (cross-listed with MLF 450R)   
3
MLF 450R--Capstone Sem: Adv Rsch in French/Lit Culture
(cross-listed with MLF 449)
3
Select three credits from the following:3
     MLF 306IH--From Reflect to Revolution
     HIST 326--19th Century Europe
     HIST 325--20th Century Europe
Select four credits from the following: 4
     ML 344--Instr Perspectives
     ML 470--Individual Problems
     ENGL 236IH--Intro to Language & Linguistics
     ART 418R--Beginnings of Modern Art
     ART 440--Art in the Age of Revolution
University Core and Electives    29
60

A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above.


GERMAN STUDIES OPTION

Freshman YearCredits
MLG 101--Elementary German I   4
MLG 102D--Elementary German II    4
University Core and Electives     22
30
Sophomore YearCredits
MLG 219D--Intermediate German   3
MLG 220D--German Language & Cult    3
University Core and Electives     24
30
Junior And Senior YearsCredits
MLG 315--Survey German Lit   3
MLG 320--Contemp German Lit    3
MLG 350--Adv Gram Conv Comp I    3
MLG 351--Adv Gram Conv Comp II    3
MLG 410--Linguistics-Phonetics    3
MLG 450R--Sem: Grmn Lit & Cult    3
MLG 301--German Cult & Civ
MLG 303IH--Issues of German Cinema
Select six credits from the following:6
     HIST 362--Modern Germany
     ML 470--Individual Problems
     MLG 360--The Faust Myth
University Core and Electives    30
60

A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. Students in the non-teaching option should also consider taking ML 344 for one credit.


HISPANIC STUDIES OPTION

Freshman YearCredits
MLS 101--Elementary Spanish I   4
MLS 102D--Elementary Spanish II    4
University Core and Electives     22
30
Sophomore YearCredits
MLS 219D--Intermediate Spanish   3
MLS 220D--Spanish Lang & Culture    3
HIST 110D--Latin American History    3
University Core and Electives     21
30
Junior And Senior YearsCredits
MLS 301--Spanish Cult & Civ   3
MLS 302--Latin Amer Cult & Civ    3
MLS 303--U.S. Latino Culture and Civilization     3
MLS 350--Adv Reading & Grammar   3
MLS 351--Communication & Comp    3
MLS 415--Latin American Perspectives 3
Select two courses from the following:6
     MLS 320--Survey of Spanish Lit
     MLS 321--Cont Lat American Lit
     MLS 323--Survey of U.S. Latino Literature
Select two courses from the following:6
     MLS 360--Hispanic Texts & Cinema
     MLS 365--Hispanic Poetry
     MLS 330--Travel in Lat Am Lit & Film
     (Summer, in English)
     MLS 420--Culture & Revolution
MLS 450R--Sem:Mod Hispanic Lit (Sr Capstone) 3
Select one course from the following: 3
     HIST 305--History of Mexico
     HIST 413--Race in Latin America
     HIST 425--Gender in Latin America
     HIST 410--Latin American Social History
University Core and Electives    30
60

A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. Students in the non-teaching option should also consider taking ML 344 (Instructional Perspectives) for one credit and/or ML 470 (Independent Study) for one credit to three credits.


FRENCH K-12 TEACHING OPTION

Students with a teaching option should file with Education Certification in the sophomore year to establish their program of study. These students will be required to pass a language proficiency test approved by the Modern Languages department in order to qualify for practice teaching.

Freshman YearCredits
MLF 101--Elementary French I   4
MLF 102--Elementary French II    4
EDCI 102--In-School Experience   1
HDCF 150--Lifespan Human Devlpmt    3
HDHL 106--Drug Hlth Issue for Ed    1
University Core and Electives     17
30

HDCF 150 (3 cr.) must be taken prior to or concurrently with EDCI 208 or 209. (Take either EDCI 208 or EDCI 209 depending upon your preference for an elementary or secondary focus.)

Sophomore YearCredits
MLF 219--Intermediate French   3
MLF 220--French Lang Culture    3
EDCI 320--Found of Instr Computing   2
Take one of the following3
     EDCI 208--Ed Psy Hum Dev Sch Age
     EDCI 209--Ed Psy Adol Dev
University Core and Electives    21
32
Junior & Senior YearsCredits
MLF 301--Histoire Civilisation   3
MLF 302--La France Aujourd'Hui    3
MLF 351--Adv Grammar & Composition    3
MLF 352--Adv Convers & Phonetics    3
MLF 401--French Literature I    3
MLF 402--French Literature II    3
MLF 450--Sem: French Lit Culture    3
Select one credit from the following1
     ML 344--Instr Perspectives
     ML 470--Individual Problems
     HIST 325--20TH Century Europe
     HIST 326--19TH Century Europe
     ART 418R--Beginnings of Modern Art
     ART 440--Art in the Age of Revolution
EDCI 360--Found of Assmnt   2
EDCI 462--Meth of Teach Mod Lang    4
EDSD 301--Paraprofessional Experience    1
EDSD 363--Multicultural Education    1
HDCF 356--Exceptional Needs    3
University Core and Electives     18
EDEL 410--Student Teaching5-6
EDSD 410--Student Teaching5-6
EDSD 413--Professional Issues    2
EDSD XXX--Minor Methods3
65

A minimum of 128 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 36 credits in the department.


GERMAN K-12 TEACHING OPTION

Students with a teaching option should file with Education Certification in the sophomore year to establish their program of study. These students will be required to pass a language proficiency test approved by the Modern Languages department in order to qualify for practice teaching.

Freshman YearCredits
MLG 101--Elementary German I   4
MLG 102--Elementary German II    4
EDCI 102--In-School Experience   1
HDCF 150--Lifespan Human Devlpmt    3
HDHL 106--Drug Hlth Issue for Ed    1
University Core and Electives     17
30

HDCF 150 (3 cr.) must be taken prior to or concurrently with EDCI 208 or 209. (Take either EDCI 208 or EDCI 209 depending upon your preference for an elementary or secondary focus.)

Sophomore YearCredits
MLG 219--Intermediate German   3
MLG 220--German Language & Cult    3
EDCI 320--Found of Instr Computing   2
Take one of the following:3
     EDCI 208--Ed Psy Hum Dev Sch Age
     EDCI 209--Ed Psy Adol Dev
University Core and Electives    21
32
Junior & Senior YearsCredits
MLG 315--Survey German Literature    3
MLG 320--Contemp German Lit    3
MLG 350--Adv Gram Conv Comp   3
MLG 351--Adv Gram Conv Comp II    3
MLG 410--Linguistics-Phonetics    3
MLG 450--Sem: Grmn Lit & Cult    3
Take one of the following:3
     MLG 301--German Cult & Civ I
     MLG 303--Mod Grmn Cult & Socity
Select one credit from the following1
     ML 344--Instr Perspectives
     ML 470--Individual Problems
     MLG 360--The Faust Myth
EDCI 360--Found of Assmnt  2
EDCI 462--Meth of Teach Mod Lang    4
EDSD 301--Paraprofessional Experience    1
EDSD 363--Multicultural Education    1
HDCF 356--Exceptional Needs 0-21    3
University Core and Electives     18
EDEL 410--Student Teaching5-6
EDSD 410--Student Teaching5-6
EDSD 413--Professional Issues    2
EDSD XXX--Minor Methods3
65

A minimum of 128 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum of 36 credits required in the department.


SPANISH K-12 TEACHING OPTION

Students with a teaching option should file with Education Certification in the sophomore year to establish their program of study. These students will be required to pass a language proficiency test approved by the Modern Languages department in order to qualify for practice teaching.

Freshman YearCredits
MLS 101--Elementary Spanish I   4
MLS 102--Elementary Spanish II    4
EDCI 102--In-School Experience   1
HDCF 150--Lifespan Human Devlpmt    3
HDHL 106--Drug Hlth Issue for Ed    1
University Core and Electives     17
30

HDCF 150 (3 cr.) must be taken prior to or concurrently with EDCI 208 or 209. (Take either EDCI 208 or EDCI 209 depending upon your preference for an elementary or secondary focus.)

Sophomore YearCredits
MLS 219--Intermediate Spanish   3
MLS 220--Spanish Lang & Culture    3
EDCI 320--Found of Instr Computing   2
Take one of the following:3
     EDCI 208--Ed Psy Hum Dev Sch Age
     EDCI 209--Ed Psy Adol Dev
University Core and Electives    21
32
Junior & Senior YearsCredits
MLS 301--Spanish Cult & Civ   3
MLS 302--Latin Amer Cult & Civ    3
MLS 350--Adv Grammar & Phonetics     3
MLS 351--Adv Oral & Written Comp    3
Take one of the following:3
     MLS 303--U.S. Latino Culture & Civ
     MLS 320--Survey of Spanish Lit
     MLS 321--Cont Lat American Lit
     MLS 323--Survey of U.S. Latino Lit
Select three credits from the following:3
     ML 360--Hispanic Texts & Cinema
     MLS 365--Hispanic Poetry
     ML 420--Culture & Revolutions
     ML 330--Travel in Lat Am Lit & Film
MLS 450--Sem: Mod Hispanic Lit    
Select one credit from the following:1
     ML 344--Instr Perspectives
     ML 470--Individual Problems
EDCI 360--Found of Assmnt2
EDCI 462--Meth of Teach Mod Lang    4
EDSD 363--Multicultural Education    1
HDCF 356--Exceptional Needs 0-21    3
University Core and Electives     18
EDEL 410--Student Teaching5-6
EDSD 410--Student Teaching5-6
EDSD 413--Professional Issues    2
EDSD XXX--Minor Methods3
65

A minimum of 128 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. Majors are encouraged to take more than the minimum 36 credits required in the department.

Note: If a student is not getting a teaching minor, they must get an Extended Major which requires 40 credits of MLS classes.


COMMERCE OPTION

This program is designed to provide students in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures with a concentration of courses in Business which will provide them with a background necessary to enter degree programs for the MBA or master's degree programs in International Management/Business. Students will need to satisfy the major requirements in the foreign language of their choice and at the same time complete courses for the commerce option. Students may count courses taught in English toward their major.

Freshman YearCredits
CS 150--Computer Literacy   3
ECON 101--Econ Way of Think    3
ECON 102--Macro & Intntl Econ    3
ENGL 121--College Writing I     3
Language Major Req    8
University Core and Electives     12
32
Sophomore YearCredits
BUS 221--Principles of Acct I   3
BUS 222--Managerial Accounting    3
STAT 216--Elementary Statistics    3
Language Major Req    6
University Core and Electives     14
29
Junior YearCredits
BUS 351--Finance   3
BUS 361--Intro to Law    3
Language Major Req    12
University Core and Electives     11
29
Senior YearCredits
BUS 301--Management & Organzatn   3
BUS 341--Marketing    3
Language Major Req    10
University Core and Electives     14
30

A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above.


FRENCH MINOR (NON-TEACHING)

Freshman YearCredits
MLF 101--Elementary French I   4
MLF 102--Elementary French II    4
8
Sophomore YearCredits
MLF 219--Intermediate French   3
MLF 220--French Lang Culture    3
6
Junior And Senior YearsCredits
MLF 301--Histoire Civilisation   3
MLF 302--La France Aujourd'Hui   3
MLF 351--Adv Grammar & Composit    3
MLF 352--Adv Convers & Phonetic    3
Select three credits from the following3
     MLF 401--French Literature I
     MLF 402--French Literature II
12
29

GERMAN MINOR (NON-TEACHING)

Freshman YearCredits
MLG 101--Elementary German I   4
MLG 102D--Elementary German II    4
8
Sophomore YearCredits
MLG 219D--Intermediate German   3
MLG 220D--German Language & Cult    3
6
Junior And Senior YearsCredits
MLG 350--Adv Gram Conv Comp I   3
MLG 351--Adv Gram Conv Comp II    3
Select Three (Nine credits) from the following 6
     MLG 301--German Cult & Civ3
     MLG 303IH--Mod Grmn Cult & Socity3
     MLG 315--Survey German Lit3
     MLG 320--Contemp German Lit3
      MLG 360--The Faust Myth3
          MLG 450--Sem: Grmn Lit & Cult3
9
29

JAPAN STUDIES MINOR (NON-TEACHING)

The Japan Studies Program offers a non-teaching, interdisciplinary minor in Japan Studies through the Department on History and Philosophy and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. The Program's mission is to provide students with the skills and understanding they need to succeed in Japanese contexts. The minor requires basic Japanese language proficiency and a broad knowledge of Japanese history, literature, and civilization. It includes 8 credits in Japanese language training, 12 credits in elective course work, and a 3-credit capstone course, for a total of 23 credits.

Those wishing to declare a minor in Japan Studies must submit an "Application for a Non-teaching Minor" to the Registrar's Office by the end of the semester one year prior to the semester of completion. In order to receive the minor, students must successfully complete the following course work:

Credits
MLJ 101--Elementary Japanese I4
MLJ 102--Elementary Japanese II4
Electives12
Select four of the following:
     HIST 115--History of Japan
     HIST 371--Early Modern Japan
     HIST 372--Japan's Nineteenth Century
     HIST 409--Japanese Women's History
     HIST 465--Nature & Environ in Japanese Hist
     MLJ 219--Intermed Japanese I
     MLJ 220--Intermed Japanese II
     MLJ 301 --Japanese Culture & Civilization
     MLJ 315--Intro to Japanese Literature
     MLJ 320--Classical Japanese Literature
     MLJ 321--Modern Japanese Literature
     MLJ 341 --Women in Japanese Literature & Culture
     MLJ 361--Text and Cinema
Capstone senior project:3
23

Not all courses may be taken in the same department. At least six credits must be upper division (numbered 300 or above). Other appropriate courses, including those taken abroad, may be substituted with the approval of the Director of Japanese Studies.


HISPANIC STUDIES MINOR (NON-TEACHING)

Freshman YearCredits
MLS 101--Elementary Spanish I   4
MLS 102D--Elementary Spanish II    4
8
Sophomore YearCredits
MLS 219D--Intermediate Spanish   3
MLS 220D--Spanish Lang & Culture    3
6
Junior And Senior YearsCredits
MLS 350--Adv Reading & Grammar   3
MLS 351--Adv Communication & Composition    3
Select THREE COURSES from the following9
     MLS 360--Hispanic Texts & Cinema
     MLS 365--Hispanic Poetry
     MLS 330--Travel in Latin Am
     MLS 420--Culture & Revolution
     MLS 301--Spanish Cult & Civ
     MLS 302--Latin Amer Culture & Civilization
     MLS 303--U.S. Latino Culture & Civ
     MLS 320--Survey of Spanish Literature
     MLS 321--Contemp Lat American Lit
     MLS 323--U.S. Latino Lit
29

LATIN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDIES MINOR (NON-TEACHING)

      A Latin American and Latino Studies minor (LALS) is available to provide students interested in Latin American and Latino history and language with valuable interdisciplinary skills. Because this is an interdisciplinary program, students will enroll in courses in History and Philosophy and Modern Languages. Courses in Sociology and Anthropology, as well as other departments with relevant course content, will also be allowed for credit subject to approval by the program coordinator. This minor will complement majors for students pursuing graduate school and professional programs in agriculture, engineering, history, literature, political science, sociology, international business, and more. The minor will also strengthen the skill-sets of students who wish to become more competitive in the Spanish speaking job market, either abroad or in the United States . A minor in LALS will prepare students for the close relationship developing between Latin American and the United States in trade agreements, the growing immigrant laborers, and the expansion of Latin American and Latino communities in the United States with significant political and economic power.

Those wishing to declare a minor in Latin American and Latino Studies must submit an "Application for a Non-teaching Minor" to the Registrar's Office by the end of the semester one year prior to the semester of completion.

The equivalent of four semesters of Spanish language is required. Students with prior experience in Spanish language may have some requirements waived. Students interested in the LALS minor should consult with the Modern Language Department immediately upon their decision to fulfill the minor so that they can ascertain the language requirements that are appropriate for them.

 

Required Courses Credits
MLS 101--Elementary Spanish I    4
MLS 102D--Elementary Spanish II    4
MLS 219D--Intermediate Spanish    3
MLS 220D--Spanish Language and Culture    3
HIST 110D--Latin American History    4
Elective Courses Credits

Select 12 credits from the following:

HIST 305--History of Mexico    3
HIST 425--Gender in Latin America    3
HIST 410--Latin America Social History    3
HIST 413--Race in Latin America    3
MLS 410--Culture and Revolution    3
MLS 302--Latin American Culture and Civilization    3
MLS 321--Latin American Literature    3
MLS 330H--Travel in Latin American Lit & Film    3
MLS 360--Hispanic Texts & Cinema    3
Not all elective courses may be taken in the same department. A total of 9 credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. This list may expand as other disciplines develop courses that contain a substantial Latin American or Latino component.


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