Degree Requirements
French and German Majors
- FL 111A,B
- FR/GER 201
- FR/GER 202
- FR/GER 301
- FR/GER 351
- FR/GER 352
- FR/GER 400A,B
- 300-400 level elective courses (12 hours)
Spanish Major
- SPAN 201, 202, 301 or 303, 400
- 300-400 level elective courses (18 hours)
- 400-level elective (3 hours, excluding 491, 492 or 400)
Advanced electives will normally include at least two courses in culture, two in literature and one 400-level elective. SPAN 400 is usually taken during the last semester of major coursework.
Spanish, French, German Professional Educator Licensure (K-12) Program
Students seeking teacher licensure (K-12) will complete the following in addition to major requirements:
- ENG 468 Second Language Acquisition
- FL 486 Methods for Teaching Foreign Languages K-12
- SPAN 308 Spanish Linguistics (for Spanish majors only)
- Professional Education Courses (see Sample Curriculum)
- Illinois State Licensure Requirements
In addition, all foreign language students seeking teaching licensure must take the SOPI (Simulated Oral Proficiency Interview) and the OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) as required by NCATE/ACTFL and obtain a minimum proficiency level of “Advanced Low” in order to be approved to student teach.
Proficiency and Placement
All incoming students with one year or more of high school study in French, German, and Spanish are encouraged to take a proficiency test prior to enrolling in any course in that language at SIUE. There is no charge for the test, and no appointment is needed. Students may earn up to 16 hours of proficiency credit in accordance with University and departmental policies. These credits can give you a head start on a major or minor in a world language by starting at a more advanced level, assist you in a double major, or help you complete your major or minor early. Please visit the Foreign Languages Training Center (FLTC) for your proficiency test during regular business hours in PH2312.
State Seal of Biliteracy Credit
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accepts the State Seal of Biliteracy as equivalent to 101-202 in language courses offered at the University, namely 16 credit hours. When the seal is granted in a language not offered at SIUE, 16 credit hours in a lower division foreign language course (FL 101-202) will be awarded. In all cases, students must request course credit for their seal within three academic years after graduating from high school. To request course credit for the State Seal of Biliteracy, please contact the Transfer Center.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accepts CLEP credit in French, German, and Spanish. To request course credit for CLEP, please contact the Transfer Center.
Retention
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 to remain in the major.
General Education Requirements
University general education requirements are outlined in the general education section of the undergraduate academic catalog and included in the sample curriculum outline.
