Department of Modern Languages
College of Humanities and Fine Arts
www.uni.edu/modlangs/
Staff:
C. Roberts, Head. M. Basom, R. Bubser, J. Castillo, J. Cooley, I. Cuadra, D. Heistad, R. Krueger, A. Lair, G. Olivares-Cuhart, A. Planells, S. Rosell, J. Storm, F. Vernescu, S. Wildner, S. Yetter
The Department of Modern Languages offers the following undergraduate and graduate programs. Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Modern Languages section in the following order:
Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)
European Studies (also listed in Department of History)
Modern Languages Dual-Teaching
TESOL/Modern Languages Teaching (also listed in the Department of English Language and Literature)
Minors
Comparative Literature (also listed in the Department of English Language and Literature)
Graduate Majors (M.A.)
TESOL/Modern Languages (also listed in Department of English Language and Literature)
Major in Two Languages: French/German, Spanish/French, German/Spanish
Program Certificates
Certificate in French Language Studies
Certificate in German Language Studies
Certificate in Hispanic and Portuguese Language Studies
Certificate in Hispanic Cultures
Certificate in Portuguese Studies
Certificate in Russian Language Studies
Certificate in Spanish Language Studies
Certificate in Spanish for Special Purposes
International Commerce Certificate
Certificate in Translation (in French, German, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish)
Note: Major programs available in single of dual language include French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and the Modern Languages Subject Field for the Middle Level Education Major. Minors include French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Courses are offered in all of the above languages, plus Chinese.
Two interdepartmental programs are offered cooperatively with the Department of English Language and Literature and are listed in both department sections. These programs are TESOL/Modern Language Major-Teaching, and the Comparative Literature Minor.
The European Studies major is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and is under the jurisdiction of the heads of the Department of Modern Languages and the Department of History.
A student who has been enrolled previously in a foreign language at this institution will be advised by her/his instructor as to the sequence of succeeding courses.
A student who has never had a foreign language should enroll in the Elementary I or Introduction I course.
The previous background and facility in acquiring basic skills of the individual student may necessitate taking additional work in lower division courses which are not specified in the major.
The total program hours will depend on the student's background and will vary.
Licensure to teach a modern language in elementary school can be achieved by majoring in Elementary Education and taking the teaching minor in the relevant language.
To meet any course prerequisite, a grade of C- or higher is required in the prerequisite course.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
European Studies Major
The European Studies major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
This is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and is under the jurisdiction of the heads of the Departments of History and Modern Languages, and can only be elected as a second major with a major in history or a major in a foreign language (French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish).
Required core courses: |
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3 hours |
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Humanities: 680:021 |
3 hours |
History: one course from Category A (962:101, 962:103, 962:123, 962:126, 962:151, 962:152, 962:153, 962:158, 962:164, 962:171;963:156; 963:170 (for students in Russian) or 963:172 (for students in German) or 963:174 (for students in French) or 960:186 (Studies in History: Portugal, for students in Portuguese) or 960:186 (Studies in History: Spain, forstudents in Spanish) or 963:165 (for students with an emphasis in English history) |
9 hours |
Electives in history, political science, economics or geography-approved by advisor (6 hours must be taken outside of history) |
9 hours |
Foreign Language component*: 22 hours beyond first-year French, German, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish, to include: French: 720:101; 720:104; 720:124 or 720:125 or German: 740:101; 740:104; 740:123 or 740:150 or Russian: 770:101; 770:102; 770:141 or Spanish: 780:101; 780:104; 780:123 or Portuguese: 790:101; 790:123. To include 4 hours from 790:109; 790:186; 790:191; 790:198.
One 3-hour course in translation, literature or TESOL/Applied Linguistics.
One summer's study abroad in Europe required for students in French, German, and Spanish and highly recommended for students in Portuguese and Russian. Required for students emphasizing English history and language: one summer's study abroad in the British Isles. |
22 hours |
Total |
46 hours |
*With permission, students emphasizing the British Isles may substitute Gaelic, Old or Middle English for this requirement.
Modern Languages Dual Major
The Modern Languages Dual major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Choose two from: French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
Required:a minimum of 21* semester hours, more advanced than the elementary/introductory level, in each of two languages for a total of 42 semester hours. At least 15 hours in each language must be in courses numbered 100 or higher. |
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Total |
42 hours |
*Students with no previous experience in a language may need to take more than 21 hours.
Specific requirement per language:
French: A minimum of 21 semester hours in French in courses more advanced than 720:002 and 720:004, including 720:101, 720:104, and 720:122. At least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher, including at least one course from each of the following groups:
German: A minimum of 21 semester hours in German in courses more
advanced than 740:002 and 740:004, including 740:101, 740:103, and 740:104 or 740:031, at least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher, including at least one course from each of the following groups:
Portuguese: A minimum of 21 semester hours in Portuguese in courses more advanced than 790:001, including 790:101; with electives from among 720:104, 780:104, 790:002, 790:010, 790:020, 790:031 (or any 620:031 section cross listed with 790:031), 790:060, 790:101, 790:109, 790:123, 790:133, 790:179, 790:180, 790:186, 790:191, 790:198, 790:199. At least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher.
Russian: A minimum of 21 semester hours in Russian in courses more advanced than 770:002 and 770:004, including 770:101, 770:103, 770:196. At least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher.
Spanish: A minimum of 21 semester hours in Spanish in courses more advanced than 780:002, including 780:101**, 780:104 or 780:105, 780:107, and 780:108, at least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher, including at least one course from group a and one course from group b. A maximum of 6 hours of course work in translation may be counted toward a major in Spanish.
**The requirement for 780:101 may be replaced by 780:150 in either a UNI or an Iowa Regents program abroad.
Modern Languages Dual Major - Teaching (Extended Program)
The Modern Languages Dual major in Teaching requires a minimum of 138 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements , the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 138 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Students successfully completing this major will be eligible for licensure/endorsement in two languages. Choose two from: French, German, Portuguese (endorsement only), Russian (endorsement only), Spanish.
Required: |
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5 hours |
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Practicum in one of the languages: 720/740/770/780/790:191 |
2 hours |
Students must have a minimum of 30* semester hours in one language and a minimum of 24 semester hours in another. In each language, at least 21** hours must be more advanced than the elementary/introductory level, 15 hours must be in course numbered 100 or higher. At total of 59 semester hours is required. |
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Total |
61 hours |
**Students with no previous experience in a language may need to take more than 21 hours.
Specific requirement per language:
French: A minimum of 24 (*or 30) semester hours in French with at least 21 more advanced than 720:002 and 720:004, including 720:101, 720:104, and 720:122. At least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher, including at least one course from each of the following groups:
German: A minimum of 24 (*or 30) semester hours in German, with at least 21 more
advanced than 740:002 and 740:004, including 740:101, 740:103, and 740:104 or 740:031, at least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher, including at least one course from each of the following groups:
Portuguese: A minimum of 24 semester hours in Portuguese, with at least 21 more advanced than 790:001, including 790:101; with electives from among 720:104, 780:104, 790:002, 790:010, 790:020, 790:031 (or any 620:031 section cross listed with 790:031), 790:060, 790:101, 790:109, 790:123, 790:133, 790:179, 790:180, 790:186, 790:191, 790:198, 790:199. At least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher.
Russian: A minimum of 24 semester hours in Russian, with at least 21 more advanced than 770:002 and 770:004, including 770:101, 770:103, 770:196. At least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher.
Spanish: A minimum of 24 (*or 30) semester hours in Spanish, with at least 21 more advanced than 780:002, including 780:101***, 780:104 or 780:105, 780:107, and 780:108, at least 15 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher, including at least one course from group a and one course from group b. A maximum of 6 hours of course work in translation may be counted toward a major in Spanish.
***The requirement for 780:101 may be replaced by 780:150 in either a UNI or an Iowa Regents program abroad.
French Studies Major
The French Studies major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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| French: a minimum of 33 semester hours in French in courses more advanced than 720:002 and 720:004. Required 720:101 and 720:103. At least 24 hours of the total 33 hours must be numbered 100 or above. |
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Total |
33 hours |
Emphases: |
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1. Liberal arts Required: 720:104; 720:122 and at least one course from each category: |
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2. Business Required: 720:102; 720:111; 720:114; 720:124 or 720:125; 720:181 |
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French Studies Major - Teaching
The French Studies major in Teaching requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements , the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: a minimum of 38 semester hours as follows: |
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5 hours |
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French: minimum of 33 semester hours in French in courses more advanced than 720:002 and 720:004. Required 720:101; 720:103*; 720:104; 720:122 and 720:191 (2 hours). At least 24 of the total 33 hours must be numbered 100 or above and include at least one course from each of the following groups |
33 hours |
Total |
38 hours |
*The requirement for 720:103 may be fulfilled by participation in either a UNI or an Iowa Regents program abroad.
German Major
The German major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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German: a minimum of 33 semester hours in German in courses more advanced than 740:002 and 740:004, including 740:101, 740:103, and 740:104 or 740:031, of which at least 24 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher. |
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Total |
33 hours |
Emphases: |
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1. Liberal Arts Choose at least one course from each category: |
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2. Business Required: 740:111 Choose at least 3 courses from 740:102; 740:121; 740:123; 740:150; 740:185 |
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German Major - Teaching
The German major in Teaching requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements , the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: a minimum of 38 semester hours as follows: |
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5 hours |
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German: a minimum of 33 semester hours in German in courses more advanced than 740:002 and 740:004, including 740:101 (3 hours), 740:103 (3 hours), 740:104 or 740:031, and 740:191 (2 hours), of which at least 24 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher Choose at least one course form each category: |
33 hours |
Total |
38 hours |
Russian Major
The Russian major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Russian: a minimum of 33 semester hours in Russian courses more advanced than 770:002 and 770:004, including 770:101; 770:103 and 770:196; of which at least 23 hours must be courses numbered 100 or higher, and including at least one course from each of the following groups: |
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Total |
33 hours |
Spanish Major
The Spanish major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Spanish: a minimum of 33 semester hours in Spanish courses more advanced than 780:002, including 780:101*, 780:104 or 780:105, 780:107 and 780:108, 780:112 or 780:118, and 780:131 or 780:135, of which at least 26 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher, and including at least one course from group a and one course from group b. a. 780:120; 780:123; 780:127; 780:152 b. 780:145; 780:146; 780:147; 780:162; 780:163; 780:164; 780:166 |
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Total |
33 hours |
*The requirement for 780:101 may be replaced by 780:150 in either a UNI or an Iowa Regents program abroad.
Spanish Major - Teaching
The Spanish major in Teaching requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements , the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: a minimum of 38 semester hours as follows: |
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5 hours |
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Spanish: a minimum of 33 semester hours in Spanish courses more advanced than 780:002, including 780:101*; 780:104 or 780:105**; 780:107 and 780:108; 780:112 or 780:118; 780:131 or 780:135 and 780:191, of which at least 26 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or higher, and including at least one course from group a and one course from group b a. 780:120; 780:123; 780:127; 780:152 b. 780:145; 780:146; 780:147; 780:162; 780:163; 780:164; 780:166 |
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Total |
38 hours |
*The requirements for 780:101 may be replaced by 780:150 in either a UNI or an Iowa Regents program abroad.
**780:105 is highly recommended for teaching majors.
TESOL/Modern Language Major - Teaching (Extended Program)
This major is offered cooperatively by the Department of English Language and Literature and the Department of Modern Languages, and is under the jurisdiction and supervision of the heads of these two departments.
The TESOL/Modern Language Major-Teaching requires a minimum of 134 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements , the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements to complete the minimum of 134 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Student teaching at both the K-8 and 5-12 levels is required to earn the ESL K-12 endorsement on an Iowa teaching license.
Required: |
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English: 620:034; one of the following - 620:103; 620:104; 620:105; 620:193 |
6 hours |
TESOL/Applied Linguistics: 630:125 or 630:130; 630:154; 630:160; 630:165; 630:192; 630:193; 630:194; 630:196 |
24 hours |
30 hours from one of the language emphases below |
30 hours |
Total |
60 hours |
Emphases:
French: Languages: 700:190 French: 720:011; 720:012; 720:051 (3 hours); 720:061 (2 hours); 720:101; 720:104; 720:105; 720:124 or 720:125; 720:191 (2 hours); at least one French literature course; and electives in French more advanced than 720:002 and 720:004 to make 30 hours. |
German: Languages: 700:190 German: 740:011; 740:012; 740:013; 740:014; 740:101 (2-3 hours); 740:103 (2-3 hours); 740:123 or 740:150; 740:191 (2 hours); at least one German literature course and electives in German more advanced than 740:002 and 740:004 to make 30 hours. |
Russian: Languages: 700:190 Russian: 770:011; 770:012; 770:013; 770:014; 770:101; 770:103; 770:191 (2 hours); at least one Russian literature course; and electives in Russian more advanced than 770:002 and 770:004 to make 30 hours. |
Spanish: Languages: 700:190 Spanish: 780:055 (4 hours); 780:101; 780:104 or 780:105; 780:107 (2 hours) and 780:108; 780:120 or 780:123 or 780:127 or 780:152 (3 hours); 780:145 or 780:146 or 780:147; 780:191 (2 hours); and electives in Spanish more advanced than 780:002 to make 30 hours. |
Note: International students must have achieved a TOEFL paper-based score of 600 or computer-based score of 250 or the equivalent.
Minors
Comparative Literature Minor
This is an interdisciplinary minor administered jointly by the Department of English Language and Literature and the Department of Modern Languages.
This minor is designed for foreign language majors and students of English literature who demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language. Other students who can demonstrate a reading knowledge of a foreign language may also enroll.
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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English Language and Literature: 620:161; a 100-level course in English literature |
6 hours |
Electives: (see below*) |
12 hours |
Total |
18 hours |
*For Foreign Language Majors- Electives in 100-level foreign language literature courses (6 hours) English literature at the 100-level (excluding 620:144; 620:147; 620:148) (6 hours) |
*For Non-Foreign Language Majors- French: 720:104 or German: 740:104 or Spanish: 780:104 Electives in 100-level foreign language literature courses (9 hours) |
French Studies Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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3 hours |
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18 hours in French courses more advanced than 720:002 and 720:004 |
18 hours |
Total |
21 hours |
French Minor - Teaching
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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5 hours |
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5-6 hours |
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18-19 hours in French course more advanced than 720:002 and 720:004 |
18-19 hours |
Total |
29 hours |
German Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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6 hours |
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15 hours in German courses more advanced than 740:002 and 740:004 |
15 hours |
Total |
21 hours |
German Minor - Teaching
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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5 hours |
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8 hours |
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16 hours in German in courses more advanced than 740:002 and 740:004 |
16 hours |
Total |
29 hours |
Portuguese Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Portuguese: 790:001 |
3 hours |
16 hours more advanced than 790:001, from 790:010; 790:020; 790:031; (any 620:031 section cross listed with 790:031); 790:060; 790:101; 790:109; 790:123; 790:133; 790:179; 790:180; 790:186; 790:191; 790:198 |
16 hours |
Total |
19 hours |
Portuguese Minor - Teaching
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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5 hours |
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5 hours |
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19 hours in Portuguese above 790:001 |
19 hours |
Total |
29 hours |
Russian Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Russian: 21 hours in courses in Russian more advanced than 770:002 and 770:004 |
21 hours |
Total |
21 hours |
Russian Minor - Teaching
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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5 hours |
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Russian: 24 hours in courses in Russian more advanced than 770:002 and 770:004, including 770:191 (2-3 hours) |
24 hours |
Total |
29 hours |
Spanish Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Spanish: 780:101 |
3 hours |
3 hours in Spanish courses more advanced than 780:101 |
3 hours |
15 hours in Spanish in courses more advanced than 780:002 |
15 hours |
Total |
21 hours |
Spanish MInor - Teaching
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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5 hours |
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5-7 hours |
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3 hours in Spanish in courses more advanced than 780:101 |
3 hours |
14-16 hours in Spanish in courses more advanced than 780:002 |
14-16 hours |
Total |
29 hours |
Master of Arts Degree Programs
Major in French
The major in French is available on the thesis and non-thesis options; a minimum of 32 hours is required for either option. On the thesis option, a minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of Research 720:299, is required. On the non-thesis option, a minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work is required, including no more than 3 hours of 720:299. In the case of the non-thesis option, a research paper must be approved by the student's committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before the comprehensive examinations may be taken. Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.
Admission requirements: for M.A. admission and Graduate Assistant applications the following items are required:
1) major or equivalent in the language of study
2) two letters of recommendation
3) statement purpose in target language
4) 550 TOEFL score or higher.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Required: |
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Research: 700:295 |
2-3 hours |
Literature courses (minimum) |
8 hours |
Linguistics, grammar, and/or translation courses (minimum) |
8 hours |
One course in civilization or culture (unless previously met) |
3 hours |
Electives (6 hours 720:299 research required for thesis option) |
10-11 hours |
Total |
32 hours |
The remainder of the program will be determined by the student's needs in consultation with her/his advisor. No more than 6 semester hours in translation or 6 hours in interpreting may be applied toward this major.
Teaching Emphasis
This program is offered on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 34 semester hours is required, of which a minimum of 16 hours must be at the 200-level; a minimum of 20 hours must represent courses taught in French.
Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required. A research paper, written on an aspect of methodology, must be approved by the student's M.A. committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before comprehensive examinations may be taken.
Prerequisites: Student must hold a valid teaching license and have documentation of successful teaching experience. The student who has not completed 700:190, 720:101 and 720:103, or equivalents, before entering the program must add these courses to the requirements stated below.
Required: |
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Educational Psychology: 200:214 |
3 hours |
Measurement and Research: 250:205 or equivalent |
3 hours |
French: Methods, one of which must be a methodological topic in 720:226; 720:286 or 720:289 Lingustics, one of which must at the 200-level, and one language-specific Culture and Civilization* Literature* |
6 hours 6 hours 6 hours 6 hours |
Electives in French |
4 hours |
Total |
34 hours |
*One of these courses must be at the 200-level. Courses must be taught in French.
Major in German
The major in German is available on the thesis and non-thesis options; a minimum of 32 semester hours is required for either option. On the thesis option a minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of 740:299, is required. On the non-thesis option, a minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work is required, of which no more than 3 hours of 740:299 may be included. In the case of the non-thesis option, a research paper must be approved by the student's committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before the comprehensive examinations may be taken. Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.
Admission requirements: for M.A. admission and Graduate Assistant applications the following items are required:
1) major or equivalent in the language of study,
2) two letters of recommendation,
3) statement purpose in target language,
4) 550 TOEFL score or higher.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Required: |
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Research Methods: 700:295 |
2-3 hours |
Literature courses: |
8 hours |
Linguistics, grammar and/or translation courses |
8 hours |
One course in civilization or culture (unless previously met) |
3 hours |
Electives (6 hours 740:299 research required for the thesis option) |
10-11 hours |
Total |
32 hours |
The remainder of the program will be determined by the student's needs in consultation with her/his advisor. No more than 6 hours in translation or 6 hours in interpreting may be applied toward this major.
Teaching Emphasis
This program is offered on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 34 semester hours is required, of which a minimum of 16 hours must be at the 200-level; a minimum of 20 hours must represent courses taught in German.
Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required. A research paper, written on an aspect of methodology, must be approved by the student's M.A. committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before comprehensive examinations may be taken.
Prerequisites: Student must hold a valid teaching license and have documentation of successful teaching experience. The student who has not completed 700:190, 740:101 and 740:103, or equivalents, before entering the program must add these courses to the requirements stated below.
Required: |
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Educational Psychology: 200:214 |
3 hours |
Measurement and Research: 250:205 or equivalent |
3 hours |
German: Methods, one of which must be a methodological topic in 740:226; 740:286 or 740:289 Linguistics, one of which must be at the 200-level, and one language-specific Culture and civilization* Literature* |
6 hours 6 hours 6 hours 6 hours |
Electives in German |
4 hours |
Total |
34 hours |
*One of these courses must be at the 200-level. Courses must be taught in German.
Major in Spanish
This emphasis is available on both the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 32 semester hours is required for either option. A minimum of 18 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of 780:299, is required for the thesis option. A minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work is required for the non-thesis option. In the case of the non-thesis option, a research paper must be approved by the student's committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before the comprehensive examinations may be taken. Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.
Admission requirements: for M.A. admission and Graduate Assistant applications the following items are required:
1) major or equivalent in the language of study,
2) two letters of recommendation,
3) statement purpose in target language,
4) 550 TOEFL score or higher.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Required: |
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Languages: 700:295 |
2-3 hours |
Spanish: Literature courses must include one 200-level course in Spanish literature and one 200-level course in Spanish-American literature |
12 hours |
Spanish: Linguistics, grammar and/or translation courses |
8 hours |
Spanish: Culture and Civilization courses |
3 hours |
Electives (6 hours of 780:299 required for thesis option) |
6-7 hours |
Total |
32 hours |
No more than 6 hours of translation 780:145 and/or 780:245 may be applied toward this major.
Teaching Emphasis
This program is offered on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 34 semester hours is required, of which a minimum of 16 hours must be at the 200-level; a minimum of 20 of those credits must represent courses taught in Spanish.
Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required. A research paper, written on an aspect of methodology, must be approved by the student's committee and filed with the Department of Modern Languages before comprehensive examinations may be taken.
Prerequisites: Student must hold a valid teaching license and must have documentation of successful teaching experience. The student who has not completed 700:190, 780:101 and 780:103, or equivalents, before entering the program must add these courses to the requirements listed below.
Required: |
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Educational Psychology: 200:214 or equivalent |
3 hours |
Measurement and Research: 250:205 or equivalent |
3 hours |
Spanish: Methods courses, one of which must be a methodological topic in 780:284; 780:286 or 780:289 Linguistics, grammar and/or translation courses, one of which must be at the 200-level, and one language-specific Culture and civilization courses, must be taught in Spanish, with at least one course at 200-level Literature courses, must be taught in Spanish, with at least two courses at 200-level |
6 hours
6 hours 6 hours 8 hours |
Electives in Spanish |
2 hours |
Total |
34 hours |
Major in TESOL/Modern Languages
This major is offered cooperatively by the Department of English Language and Literature and the Department of Modern Languages, and is under the jurisdiction and supervision of the heads of these two departments.
This major is available on the non-thesis option only. A minimum of 33 semester hours is required, including a minimum of 18 hours at the 200-level. An approved research paper is also required. The student who has not completed 7x0:101 and either 630:125 or 630:130 (or the equivalent) before entering the master's degree program must add these courses to the requirements listed below. There is no separate modern language requirement.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required for this M.A. major, as specified by the TESOL/Applied Linguistics and Modern Language faculties. See the TESOL Graduate Coordinator for details.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Department of Modern Languages for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Required: |
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TESOL/Applied Linguistics: 630:192; 630:193 or 630:194; 630:201; 630:240 or 630:289 or 630:295; 630:292; 630:297 |
18 hours |
Electives: One of the following language emphases for a minimum total emphasis of 15 hours of which 6 hours must be at the 200-level |
15 hours |
Total |
33 hours |
Emphases:
French Emphasis: |
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3 hours |
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French: 720:124 or 720:125; and one of the following - 720:203 or 720:207 or 720:270 or 720:271 or 720:289 |
6 hours |
Plus courses approved by the graduate French advisor |
6 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
German Emphasis: |
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3 hours |
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3 hours |
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Plus courses approved by the graduate German advisor |
9 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Spanish Emphasis: |
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3 hours |
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Spanish: one graduate course in each of the following areas: culture and civilization; translation; linguistics |
6-9 hours |
Plus courses approved by the graduate Spanish advisor |
3-6 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
*700:190 is required for a teaching endorsement in Modern Languages; 700:190 has a required corequisite 7xx:191 (2 hours), which cannot count toward an M.A. degree.
Note: International students must have achieved a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 600 (paper-based)/250 (computer-based), or the equivalent, in order to demonstrate their proficiency in English. An international student may be required to take additional English language development courses at the discretion of the TESOL/Applied Linguistics faculty.
Students who wish state licensure to teach should request information concerning licensure requirements from the Director of Teacher Education, University of Northern Iowa, or from the Department of Education in the state in which they plan to teach.
Major in Two Languages: French/German, Spanish/French, German/Spanish
The Two-Languages Major is available on both the thesis and non-thesis options for a minimum of 34 semester hours. A minimum of 20 hours of 200-level course work is required for the thesis option. A minimum of 16 hours of 200-level course work is required for the non-thesis option. Successful completion of a final written and oral comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.
The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.
Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Department of Modern Languages for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.
Required: |
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Languages: 700:295 |
2-3 hours |
Literature courses: a 200-level course in each language |
6 hours |
Linguistics courses: a 200-level course in each language |
6 hours |
Culture and Civilization courses: a course in each language |
6 hours |
Electives: (6 hours of 7xx:299 required for the thesis option) |
13-14 hours |
Total |
34 hours |
The student's program will be planned in consultation with her/his advisor.
Thesis Option:
In addition to 6 hours of 7xx:299 for the thesis, a minimum of 13 hours in each of the target languages is required. Of these, at least 7 hours in each language must be at the 200-level.
Non-Thesis Option:
A minimum of 16 hours in each of the target languages is requierd. Of these, at least 8 semester hours in each language must be at the 200-level.
Program Certificates
The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following program certificates, contact the Department of Modern Languages or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.
The Department of Modern languages program certificates are not intended for native speakers of the respective languages.
Certificate in French Language Studies
Required: |
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15 semester hours of course work, selected from the following French: 720:001; 720:002; 720:003; 720:004; 720:011; 720:012; 720:051; 720:061; 720:101; 720:102; 720:103 |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.
Certificate in German Language Studies
Required: |
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15 semester hours of course work, selected from the following German: 740:001; 740:002 740:003; 740:004; 740:011; 740:012; 740:013; 740:014; 740:100; 740:101; 740:103; 740:104 |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.
Certificate in Hispanic and Portuguese Studies
Required: |
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Spanish:780:104 OR Portuguese: 790:031 |
3 hours |
Portuguese courses above 790:001 |
6 hours |
Spanish courses above 780:002 |
6 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
Certificate in Hispanic Cultures
Required: |
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7 hours |
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Spanish: 9 hours selected from the following - 780:120; 780:123; 780:127; 780:141; 780:152; 780:166 |
9 hours |
Total |
16 hours |
*Prerequisite: 780:011 or equivalent
Certificate in Portuguese Studies
Required: |
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15 semester hours of course work, selected from the following Portuguese: 790:001; 790:002; 790:010; 790:020; 790:031 or any 620:031 section cross listed with 790:031; 790:060; 790:101; 790:109; 790:123; 790:180 or course pre-approved by department. |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
A final essay and interview are required.
Certificate in Russian Language Studies
Required: |
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15 semester hours of course work, selected from the following Russian: 770:001; 770:002; 770:003; 770:004; 770:011; 770:012; 770:013; 770:014; 770:091; 770:101; 770:103 |
15 hours |
Total |
15 hours |
A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.
Certificate in Spanish Language Studies
Required: |
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12 semester hours of course work, selected from the following Spanish: 780:011; 780:053; 780:055; 780:100; 780:101; 780:102; 780:103; 780:104; 780:105; 780:179 |
12 hours |
Total |
12 hours |
A written and/or oral proficiency examination at the discretion of the certificate committee.
Certificate in Spanish for Special Purposes
A minimum of 12 credit hours beyond 780:011 Intermediate Spanish is required.
Required: |
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Spanish: 780:053* (2-3 hours); 780:101; 780:102* (2-3 hours) |
7-9 hours |
Electives: Select one course from each of the following two categories a. Spanish: 780:107 (2-3 hours); 780:108 b. Humanities: 680:123 |
5-6 hours |
Total |
12-15 hours |
*Area of concentration (must be same area of concentration)
-Medical Spanish
-Business Spanish
-Spanish for Social Services
-Spanish for Criminology and Law Enforcement
-Spanish for Tourism
-Spanish for Journalism and Broadcasting
International Commerce Certificate
Required: |
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A major or minor in a modern language |
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The following courses: Marketing: 130:101 Advanced writing course: 7xx:101 Economics: 920:024 |
3 hours 6 hours 3 hours 3 hours |
Elective course in business, culture and civilization, or other approved course in the respective modern language |
3 hours |
Total |
18 hours |
Certificate in Translation (in French, German, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish)
Required: |
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15 semester hours of course work, distributed as follows: Courses in translation Complementary courses approved by faculty committee |
6-9 hours 6-9 hours |
Total |
18 hours |
An exam and/or portfolio may be required at the discretion of the certificate committee.