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Professors
Lourdes M. Carrasco
James Fitzgerald (jointly with Sociology/Human Services)
Ingrid W. Ryan

Instructor
Kathleen Aguilar

Visiting Instructor
Isabelle Pertant

The Department of Modern Languages offers work in French, German, Japanese, Latin, Navajo, and Spanish as an important element of a well-rounded liberal arts education (see Course Listings). Occasionally other modern languages are taught under Special Topics. A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Spanish is offered. (See statement under SPANISH below.)

GUIDELINES FOR GRANTING CREDIT FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

Fort Lewis College has two methods of granting credit for foreign language competence. One method is based upon the transfer of college credits from a fully accredited college or university. The second method is by examination. A student may pass subject examinations of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB). Also, a student may challenge a foreign language course for credit through the Credit by Examination procedure, provided the challenged course is not more than one step below the student's present level. Except for transfer credits, credit will be granted for competence in a foreign language only for courses taught at Fort Lewis College.

Further information concerning foreign language competence is available through the Modern Languages Department or the Records Office.

Minors are available in Spanish, French, and German for students majoring in other disciplines. A minor in French or German requires at least 23 credits or equivalent knowledge in the appropriate language, nine credits of which must be 300- or 400-level courses. A minor in Spanish requires 24 credits, 12 of which must be 300- or 400-level courses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN SPANISH:

To earn a major in Spanish, a student is required to complete the equivalent of 40 credits of coursework in the language. 100-level courses do not count toward the major. A student with previous study may be placed on the appropriate level. Please refer to the Department web page for additional information.

A student electing Spanish as a major will devise a plan of study in consultation with a member of the Spanish faculty. Students intending to acquire a teaching credential at the elementary or secondary level should consult with an advisor in the School of Education. At the elementary level, a bilingual/bicultural concentration is offered. Students desiring to pursue a major in Southwest Studies requiring courses in Spanish should consult with the Chair of the Department of Southwest Studies and the Chair of the Department of Modern Languages.

Courses: Credits:
General Education 35-46
** Courses marked with double asterisks may also be counted toward TS 1 requirements.
Specific Departmental Requirements:
ML 215 Intermediate Spanish I 4
**ML 216R Intermediate Spanish II 4
ML 319 Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition I 4
ML 320W Advanced Spanish Conversation and Composition II 4
Choose one of the two following sequences:
ML 336 Survey of Spanish Literature 4
AND  
ML 345 Hispanic Culture and Civilization I: Spain 4
OR  
ML 337 Survey of Spanish American Literature 4
AND
ML 346 Hispanic Culture and Civilization II: Latin America 4
ML 496 Senior Seminar in Spanish 4
Writing Course within Discipline:
Included in Specific Departmental Requirements above.  
Other Departmental Requirements:
12 credits to be taken from 300- or 400-level Spanish courses 12
Total 40
Free Electives (variable)
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 120
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN SPANISH, FRENCH, OR GERMAN:  
Spanish:
Completion of 24 credits in Spanish, 12 credits of which must be 300- or 400-level courses.  
Total 24
French:
ML 147 Elementary French I 4
ML 148 Elementary French II 4
ML 247 Intermediate French I 3
ML 248 Intermediate French II 3
300- or 400-level courses 9
Total 23
German:
ML 123 Elementary German I 4
ML 124 Elementary German II 4
ML 223 Intermediate German I 3
**ML 224R Intermediate German II 3
300- or 400-level courses 9
Total 23
When planning a minor in Spanish, French, or German, students should consult with an appropriate faculty member in the Department of Modern Languages. Students may also pursue a student-constructed major in French or German under the supervision of the appropriate faculty member (See Academic Programs). For French, German, Japanese, Latin, and Navajo, see Modern Language course listings.