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Sep 02, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Language Studies–Teaching Major
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(70 credits)
Degree Map
Learning Outcomes
This program is designed for students who wish to obtain licensure to teach in middle school, junior high and high school for French, German, Latin, or Spanish as a second language.
*Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and Indiana State Board of Education. For more information click http://caepnet.org
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Required Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics courses (7 credits):
Language 201 and 202 courses (6 credits):
Choose one set of language 201 and 202 courses: French, German, Latin or Spanish. All target-language course work major course work must be completed in a single language. Required Study Abroad
An applied experience component is required within the 37 credits and must consist of at least six credits of 300/400-level course work in the target language approved by the LLL advisor. Target-Language Elective Coursework (24 credits):
Of the 24 credits below: - 21 must be at the 300/400 level
- 3 credits must be at the 200/300/400 level
All target-language elective coursework must be completed in a single language prefix ● 6 credits of course work in culture ● 3 credits of literature ● 3 credits of advanced grammar, and ● 3 credits of oral communication. ● 9 credits of additional courses in the language Credits toward these electives may be earned through study abroad courses.
Language Advanced Grammar:
3 credits of advanced grammar all target-language elective coursework must be completed in a single language prefix Language Culture:
6 credits in culture All target-language course work must be completed in a single language prefix. Students in French and German must complete one culture course at ISU and one culture course abroad. Students in Latin and Spanish choose 6 credits from the list of courses. Language Literature:
3 credits in literature All target-language course work must be completed in a single language prefix. Language Oral Communication:
3 hours of oral communication Additional Coursework:
In consultation with their advisor, students will choose 9 credits of additional courses in the language. All target-language elective coursework must be completed in a single language prefix. Other Requirements
Completion of the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) is required in languages in which it is offered. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 in departmental course work is required.
At least 18 credit hours of the major, not counting any placement credit received, must be taken from the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Indiana State University.
Teacher Education Program
Students pursuing the language studies teaching major must also fulfill the requirements of the Teacher Education Program listed below: Professional education courses taught in the College of Arts and Sciences (3 credits):
Professional education courses taught in the Bayh College of Education (30 credits):
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