Modern Languages and Literatures
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Modern Languages and Literatures minor requirements
Modern Languages and Literatures academic minor (4 courses above 300):
An academic minor is offered in French, German, Japanese and Spanish. Four courses above 300 constitute a minor. Complete descriptions of the minors and the
courses can be found under the specific language minor (French, German, Japanese and Spanish) below.
Modern Languages and Literatures teaching minors (4 courses above 300):
A teaching minor is available only to students in Education. Four courses above 300 constitute a teaching minor. For French these courses are FREN 305, FREN 375 and two electives; for German, GERM 305, GERM 375, GERM 390 and one elective; for Spanish, SPAN 304, SPAN 305, SPAN 375 or SPAN 385 and SPAN 390 (taken during the immersion experience). In addition, all students seeking certification to teach a foreign language must complete an approved language immersion experience of at least 6 weeks in a country where the target language is primarily spoken. Examples of acceptable immersion experiences include semester or summer programs sponsored by AIFS, CIEE or approved by Laval University in Quebec.
French academic minor (4 Courses above 300):
Four courses above 300 constitute a minor in French. These must include:
- FREN 305
- FREN 375
- FREN 400
- one elective
French teaching minor (4 Courses above 300):
Available only to students in education.
- FREN 305
- FREN 375
- FREN 390 (taken during the immersion experience)
- one elective
- In addition, all students seeking certification to teach a modern language must complete a language immersion experience in an educational setting of at least 6-8 weeks in duration in a country where French is primarily spoken.
French teaching certification:
Intermediate-level proficiency in the language for students that choose not to pursue a language major or minor. The certificate recognizes competency equivalent to the successful completion of the 101-204 sequence with an overall GPA of 3.00 “B” in the language courses counting toward the certificate. The course that demonstrates successful completion of the certificate must be taken at St. Norbert College through the Modern Languages and Literatures curriculum and the student must earn a 3.00 “B” or higher in this course. A student who places beyond the 204 level (e.g. 304 or 305) still must complete one class on campus and receive a grade of 3.0 “B” or higher in that class. A student who might be interested in a certificate could take four classes (FREN 101, FREN 102, FREN 203, FREN 204) at St. Norbert College. However, students who might be interested in a Certificate could place into FREN 203 or FREN 204 and would only have to take one, or at most, two classes.
German minor (4 courses above 300):
Four courses above 300 constitute a minor in German. These must include:
- GERM 304 or GERM 305
- GERM 375
- GERM 376
- GERM 390
German teaching minor:
A teaching minor is available only to students in Education. Four courses above 300 constitute a minor. For German these courses are:
- GERM 305
- GERM 375
- GERM 376
- GERM 390 (taken during the immersion experience).
In addition, all students seeking certification to teach a foreign language must complete a language immersion experience in an educational setting of at least 6-8 weeks in duration in a country where German is primarily spoken.
German Language Certificate:
A German Language Certificate is available that recognizes successful demonstration of intermediate-level proficiency in the language for students that choose not to pursue a language major or minor. The certificate recognizes competency equivalent to the successful completion of the GERM 101-204 sequence with an overall grade point average of 3.00 “B” in the language courses counting toward the certificate. The course that demonstrates successful completion of the certificate must be taken at St. Norbert through the Modern Foreign Languages curriculum and the student must earn a 3.00 “B” or higher in this course. A student who places beyond the GERM 204 level (e.g. GERM 304 or GERM 305) still must complete one class on campus and receive a grade of 3.0 “B” or higher in that class. A student who might be interested in a Certificate could take four classes (GERM 101, GERM 102, GERM 203, GERM 204) at St. Norbert College. However, students who might be interested in a certificate could place into GERM 203 or GERM 204 and would only have to take one, or at most, two classes.
Japanese minor (4 courses above 300):
Four courses above 300 constitute a minor in Japanese. These must include:
- JAPN 305
- JAPN 375
- JAPN 389 or JAPN 390 at St. Norbert College and JAPN 320 (or equivalent) at Sophia or Nihon University in Japan.
Japanese area studies minor (Japanese through 204 + 3 courses from the following):
- JAPN 305 Intermediate Reading, Conversation and Composition
- JAPN 320 Advanced Intermediate Conversation (Generally taken abroad.)
- JAPN 389 Special Topics
- HUMA 280 Japanese Culture and Society
- HIST 362 Modern Japan
Japanese Language Certificate:
A Japanese Language Certificate is available that recognizes successful demonstration of intermediate-level proficiency in the language for students that choose not to pursue a language major or minor. The certificate recognizes competency equivalent to the successful completion of the JAPN 101-JAPN 204 sequence with an overall grade point average of 3.0 “B” in the language courses counting toward the certificate. The course that demonstrates successful completion of the certificate must be taken at St. Norbert through the Modern Languages and Literatures curriculum and the student must earn a 3.0 “B” or higher in this course. A student who places beyond the JAPN 204 level (e.g. JAPN 304 or JAPN 305) still must complete one class on campus and receive a grade of 3.0 (B) or higher in that class. A student who might be interested in a Certificate could take four classes (JAPN 101, JAPN 102, JAPN 203, JAPN 204) at St. Norbert College. However, students who might be interested in a certificate could place into JAPN 203 or JAPN 204 and would only have to take one or, at most two classes.
Spanish minor (4 courses above 300):
- SPAN 301
- SPAN 302
- one civilization course (SPAN 360, SPAN 370 or SPAN 380)
- one elective above SPAN 300
Spanish teaching minor (4 courses above 300):
A teaching minor is available only to students in education. Required courses:
- SPAN 301
- SPAN 302
- one civilization course (SPAN 360, SPAN 370 or SPAN 380)
- SPAN 390 (taken during the immersion experience)
In addition, all students seeking certification to teach Spanish must complete an approved language immersion experience of at least 6 weeks in a Spanish-speaking country. Members of the Spanish faculty have information regarding a variety of suitable programs.
Spanish Language Certificate:
A Spanish Language Certificate is available that recognizes successful demonstration of intermediate-level proficiency in the language. The certificate recognizes competency equivalent to the successful completion of the SPAN 101-204 sequence with an overall grade point average of 3.00 in the language courses counting toward the certificate. The course that demonstrates successful completion of the Certificate must be taken at St. Norbert through the Modern Languages and Literatures curriculum and the student must earn a 3.00 “B” or higher in this course. A student who places beyond the SPAN 204 level (e.g. SPAN 301) still must complete one class on campus and receive a grade of 3.00 “B” or higher in that class. A student who might be interested in a certificate could take four classes (SPAN 101,SPAN 102, SPAN 203, SPAN 204) at St. Norbert College. However, students who might be interested in a Certificate could place into SPAN 203 or SPAN 204 and would only have to take one or, at most, two classes.
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