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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

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Admission/Retention Requirements

Language Placement Information

For those languages which have no specific placement recommendations listed in this Undergraduate Catalog, students who have had no prior instruction in a foreign language, or one year of instruction, should enroll in the LAN 111 course for the appropriate language. Students who have had 2, 3, or 4 years generally enroll in LAN 112 or LAN 115. If prior language study took place more than one year earlier, a student may choose to enroll at a lower level. Transfer students and native speakers should consult with the Department’s academic advisor to determine proper placement. The best way to assure that a student begins at the right Illinois State University level is to use the above as a reference and then to take the online self-placement test.

Credit for Acquired Proficiency (CAP)

If the first Languages, Literatures, and Cultures course in which a student enrolls is above LAN 111 in the regular sequence (LAN 112, LAN 115, LAN 116 or above), he or she may be eligible for proficiency acquired elsewhere. Student must apply for CAP by filling out a short form in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

Credit toward graduation for acquired proficiency will be granted upon completion at Illinois State University of one course (excluding Independent Study) with the grade of C or better. It is recommended that the course be taken as soon as possible after matriculation at Illinois State University. Students are reminded that no course in the major or minor may be taken under the P/NP (Passing/No Passing) option.

Students beginning at the LAN 112-level and fulfilling the previous requirements will be granted 4 hours of CAP. Students beginning at the LAN 115-level or above and fulfilling the above requirements will be granted 8 hours of CAP.

Interdisciplinary Minors

The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures participates in the Major in European Studies and the minors in Cognitive Science; Ethnic Studies; European Studies, International Studies; and Latin American and Latino/a Studies. For further information, please consult the program advisors as well as the Interdisciplinary Studies Programs page.

Language of Instruction in Courses in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

Because the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures promotes the acquisition of world languages, the official language of instruction and class discussion will be the language of study in the majority of cases. Courses in pedagogy are frequently taught in English.

For information about admission to this program visit the University’s Academics website.

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Honors in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The Department invites highly qualified ma­jors (or double majors) to distinguish them­selves by earning honors in French, German, or Spanish. To be admitted to the program a student must: (1) have completed 60 hours of university-level work; (2) be a declared ma­jor or double major in Languages, Litera­tures, and Cultures; and (3) have a minimum overall GPA of 3.30 with a GPA of 3.60 in the chosen language.

In order to graduate with departmental hon­ors a student must: (1) complete the general requirements for the major; (2) maintain an overall GPA of 3.30 and a GPA of 3.60 in the major language; (3) complete 9 hours of in-course honors work at the 300-level in the major; (4) complete an honors thesis while enrolled as a senior in either LAN 299, Inde­pendent Honors Study, or in their 300-level capstone project; (5) fulfill the general re­quirements for participation in the University Honors Program. Students interested in par­ticipating may obtain additional information from the Director of the Honors Program in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. The Department also offers in-course honors work for students enrolled in the University Honors Program at the discretion of the in­structor.

For more information on Honors in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, including admission and retention standards, please visit the Honors website.

Programs >

  • French Program
  • German Program
  • Spanish Program
  • Minors

French Program

Degree Offered: B.A.

Major in French and Francophone Studies

The number of hours required for the Major in French and Francophone Studies depends on the level at which a student begins the program. Students with no previous study in French begin the language with FRE 111 and must complete 43 hours. Students with 2 years of high school French (or equivalent) normally begin with FRE 112 and must complete 39 hours beyond FRE 111. Students with 3 years of high school French (or equivalent) normally begin with FRE 115 and must complete 35 hours beyond FRE 111 and FRE 112.

View French and Francophone Course Requirements

French Teacher Education Sequence

The number of hours required for the Major in French for Teacher Education depends on the level at which a student begins the program. Stu­dents with no previous study in French begin the language with FRE 111 and must complete 75 hours. Students with 2 years of high school French (or equivalent) normally begin with FRE 112 and must complete 71 hours beyond FRE 111. Students with 3 years of high school French (or equivalent) normally begin with FRE 115 and must complete 67 hours beyond FRE 111.

Part of entitlement program leading to professional educator licensure with K-12 endorsement

University-Wide Teacher Education Requirements

Clinical Experiences in Teacher Education

View French Teacher Education Sequence Course Requirements

Minor in French and Francophone Studies

25 total credit hours required

Required courses

  • FRE 115
  • FRE 116
  • FRE 213

Plus sufficient electives to meet the 25-hour requirement

Electives

  • FRE 111 (not for credit if already taken FRE 115)
  • FRE 112 (not for credit if already taken FRE 115)
  • FRE 209
  • FRE 215
  • FRE 224
  • FRE 236
  • FRE 237
  • FRE 287
  • FRE 300
  • FRE 305
  • FRE 314
  • FRE 325
  • FRE 335
  • FRE 340
  • FRE 341
  • FRE 385
  • FRE 386

German Program

Degree Offered: B.A.

Major in German

View German Course Requirements

German Teacher Education Sequence

  • Part of entitlement program leading to professional educator licensure with K-12 endorsement.
  • The edTPA is required during the student teaching semester. Advanced Low on the OPI required before student teaching placement will be made
  • Clinical Experiences in Teacher Education
  • University-Wide Teacher Education

View German Teacher Education Sequence Course Requirements

Minor in German

25 total credit hours required

Required courses

  • GER 115
  • GER 116
  • GER 211
  • GER 213
  • One 300-level course

Sufficient electives to meet the 25-hour requirement

Electives

  • GER 111 (not for credit if already taken GER 112 or higher)
  • GER 112 (not for credit if already taken GER 115 or higher)
  • GER 217
  • GER 285
  • GER 287
  • GER 300
  • GER 310
  • GER 317
  • GER 322
  • GER 385

Spanish Program

Degree Offered: B.A.

Major in Spanish

The num­ber of hours required for the Major in Spanish depends on the level at which a student begins the program. Students with no previous study in Spanish begin the lan­guage with SPA 111 and must complete 43 hours. Students with 2 years of high school Spanish (or equivalent) normally begin with SPA 112 and must complete 39 hours beyond SPA 111. Students with 3 years of high school Spanish (or equivalent) normally begin with SPA 115 and must complete 35 hours beyond SPA 111 and SPA 112.

View Spanish Course Requirements

Spanish Teacher Education Sequence

The number of hours required for the Major in Spanish for Teacher Education depends upon the level at which a student begins the program. Students with no previous study in Spanish begin the language with SPA 111 and must complete 75 hours. Students with 2 years of high school Spanish (or equivalent) normally begin with SPA 112 and must complete 71 hours beyond SPA 111. Students with 3 years of high school Spanish (or equivalent) normally begin with SPA 115 and must complete 67 hours beyond SPA 111 and SPA 112.

  • Part of entitlement program leading to a professional educator license with K-12 endorsement.
  • The edTPA is required during the student teaching semester
  • Clinical Experiences in Teacher Education
  • University-Wide Teacher Education Requirements

View Spanish Teacher Education Sequence Course Requirements

Minor in Spanish

24 total credit hours required

Required courses

  • SPA 115
  • SPA 116 or SPA 120
  • SPA 213
  • SPA 214 or SPA 240
  • SPA 215 or SPA 233

Recommended electives

  • SPA 111 (Other than CAP, no credit may be earned below SPA 115 once it has been taken)
  • SPA 112 (Other than CAP, no credit may be earned below SPA 115 once it has been taken)
  • SPA 214
  • SPA 240 (if not taken to fulfill requirement)
  • SPA 215
  • SPA 233 (if not taken to fulfill requirement)
  • SPA 243
  • SPA 244
  • SPA 287
  • SPA 300
  • SPA 305
  • SPA 310
  • SPA 311
  • SPA 323
  • SPA 324
  • SPA 326
  • SPA 327
  • SPA 336
  • SPA 337
  • SPA 360
  • SPA 370
  • SPA 385

Minors Only

Minor in Classical Studies

24 credit hours in Latin and related courses required

Required courses

  • LAT 111
  • LAT 112
  • LAT 115
  • Plus sufficient elective to meet the 24-hour minimum

Electives

  • ART 155
  • ART 240
  • ART 241
  • ART 242
  • ART 244
  • HIS 101
  • HIS 220
  • HIS 221
  • HIS 222
  • HIS 223
  • PHI 254
  • Or others approved by the Department

Minor in East Asian Studies

Advisor: Roger Thomas
Office: 233E Stevenson Hall
Phone: (309) 438-7982

The Minor in East Asian Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the languages, politics, society, and cultures of countries in East Asia. Two tracks are available: a language track, emphasizing language and culture; and an interdisciplinary track, emphasizing the socio-political and cultural dynamics of the countries located in the region and their roles in the world.

The plan of study must be created in consultation with the East Asian Studies advisor.

24 credit hours required

Required courses

  • Two-year sequence or equivalent in an East Asian language, either Chinese (4 credit hours), CHI 115, or Japanese (8 credit hours), JPN 115, JPN 116

Choose one option

Option 1: Language Track

  • JPN 111 (if haven't had JPN 112 or higher)
  • JPN 112 (if haven't had JPN 115 or higher)
  • JPN 231
  • JPN 232

One elective from any elective group below (from Option 2)

Option 2: Interdisciplinary Track

In consultation with the East Asian Studies advisor, sufficient electives from the following groups:

Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
  • JPN 111
  • JPN 112
  • JPN 115
  • JPN 116
  • JPN 231
  • JPN 232
  • CHI 111
  • CHI 112
  • CHI 115
Department of History
  • HIS 104A02
  • HIS 269
  • HIS 275
  • HIS 276
  • HIS 373
  • HIS 375
Department of Politics and Government
  • POL 140
  • POL 245
  • POL 345
Department of Philosophy
  • PHI 208
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
  • ANT 278
  • ANT 294
  • ANT 307
  • ANT 308
School of Music
  • MUS 275A01
Interdisciplinary Studies
  • IDS 203A10
School of Theatre and Dance
  • THE 271A07

Other electives, including coursework taken abroad, may be counted toward the minor with prior approval of the minor advisor

Minor in Italian

Advisor: Jonathan Druker
Office: 240 Stevenson Hall
Phone: (309) 438-7978

25 total credit hours required

Required courses

  • ITA 115
  • ITA 116

Sufficient electives to meet the 25-hour requirement

Electives

  • ART 156
  • ART 241
  • ART 244
  • HIS 107
  • HIS 221
  • HIS 222
  • HIS 223
  • HIS 224
  • ITA 111 (not for credit if had taken ITA 112 or higher)
  • ITA 112 (not for credit if had taken ITA 115 or higher)
  • ITA 221
  • ITA 222
  • ITA 287
  • ITA 300
  • Other approved by the Department

Other courses taken in Italy may be counted toward the minor with prior approval of the minor advisor

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