Modern Foreign Languages

Graceland’s Modern Foreign Langauge Major is designed for students who wish to have a broad preparation in the study of foreign languages. The concentration requires the study of three languages, including the approved academic study of a primary one for at least six weeks or two Winter Terms in a country where that language is an official one.

In addition to the general education requirements, Modern Foreign Language majors must complete the following:

(a) 18 hours beyond the freshman year or equivalent in a primary foreign language;
(b) 12 hours beyond the freshman year or equivalent in a secondary foreign language;
(c) A proficiency of freshman year or equivalent in a third foreign language.

Approved transfer credit in other foreign languages not taught at Graceland will be counted for this major. English will count in one of the required levels of foreign language proficiency for non-native speakers of English. (Students with a background in one or more of the primary foreign languages offered at Graceland will be required to take the appropriate Language Placement Examination(s). If the scores on one or more examination place them into the third-year level, students will be allowed to graduate with a concentration of 18-30 semester hours.) The concentration must include:

Primary Language:
Intermediate courses or equivalent 0-6 s.h.
Advanced Conversation and Composition 3 s.h. (does not apply to those using Spanish as their primary language) 
History/Culture course (third-year level) 3 s.h. (6 s.h. for those using Spanish as their primary language) 
Literature courses (third-year level) 6 s.h.
Study Abroad (at least six weeks or two Winter Terms)

Secondary Language:
Intermediate courses or equivalent 0-6 s.h.
Advanced Conversation and Composition 3 s.h. (does not apply to those using Spanish as their secondary language)
Electives 3 s.h. (6 s.h. for those using Spanish as their secondary language)

Tertiary Language:
Proficiency of one year or equivalent 0-8 s.h.

For specific course listings, see the individual foreign lanaguages: French, German, and Spanish. In addition students are encouraged, but not required, to enroll in INTD3300 Language and Culture and INTD/COMM3100 Intercultural Communication.

MFLG3370 Methods of Teaching a Second Language 3 s.h.
Comparison of various methods of teaching a second language. Extensive individual study in one specific second language, including identification of special problem areas and preparation of teaching materials. Designed to meet requirements for high school certification as well as teaching in informal situations. Goal 2b, 7 (Goal 7 Catalog 0809+)

MFLG3700 Internship in Modern Foreign Language 1-3 s.h.
An internship developed in conjunction with and approved by the appropriate foreign language instructor(s). This internship will be with professionals who are in career areas relating to the field of one or more modern foreign languages. The internship may be pursued in the United States or abroad. The internship credit will be counted toward the major in one or more of the languages in the student’s chosen area of concentration, but is not required. (Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.) Goal 2b, 7 (Goal 7 Catalog 0809+)